MB Johnson Walking/Snowshoeing Trail

The trail is located within MB Johnson Park in Moorhead, Minnesota. Parking is available directly at the park. The park is generally open from 10 am to 10 pm.

Yes, the trails within MB Johnson Park are generally dog-friendly. However, it's always best to keep your dog on a leash and clean up after them to ensure a pleasant experience for all users.

The trail offers different experiences throughout the year. It's suitable for walking in warmer months and transforms into a popular spot for snowshoeing in winter. Summer months (May-September) also offer amenities like restrooms and water.

No, there are typically no fees or permits required to access the walking and snowshoeing trails within MB Johnson Park in Moorhead, Minnesota.

The trail winds along the banks of the Red River, offering a varied landscape. You'll encounter picturesque views through mostly wooded areas, as well as grassy meadows and some sloped wooded sections. While generally easy, there are a few short, punchy climbs.

Yes, the MB Johnson Walking/Snowshoeing Trail is generally considered easy to moderate, making it suitable for beginners. The overall elevation gain is modest, and the paths are well-defined.

You can expect tranquil riverfront views along the Red River, especially through the wooded sections. The park's varied topography includes both open meadows and forested areas, providing a pleasant natural backdrop for your walk or snowshoe.

While portions of the trail system are groomed in winter for fat biking, snowshoeing, and trekking skis, walking and Nordic/XC skiing are generally not permitted on the groomed snow bike trail itself. This is to preserve the grooming for other activities. However, the park does offer alternative trails specifically for winter hiking.

Yes, the route passes through sections of the Moorhead River Corridor Trail, which covers approximately 35% of this particular route.

During the summer months, typically from May through September, MB Johnson Park offers amenities such as restrooms and water facilities for visitors.

The trails, particularly the mountain bike trails which are also used for snowshoeing, are built and maintained by volunteers from Fargo Moorhead Trailbuilders in cooperation with the City of Moorhead.