One of the most memorable Adventure Cycling routes I've worked on to date is the Lewis & Clark Bicycle Trail, published right around the 200th anniversary of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark's original journey. I especially remember a group of young people riding the route, the Corps of Rediscovery. When they passed through our offices in Missoula, Montana, we asked them for the highlights of their trip up to that point. Much to my surprise, Bismarck, North Dakota was on the list.
Ever since then, I have been curious about the city and I have come to the conclusion it could be a great autumnal cycling destination. The high temperatures are in the 70s with overnight lows in the mid-40s. Access is pretty straightforward via their airport and yet it appears to retain a rural feel just outside the city limits. (An interesting side note, according to Time magazine, it is also a great place to go looking for a job.)
Using the Lewis & Clark Bicycle Trail, Section 3 map as a starting point, day trips and loops will keep you busy for days. There is plenty to see and do in addition to cycling, including the Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park and the North Dakota Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center at Fort Mandan. Go check it out!
map image by Adventure Cycling Routes & Mapping staff
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GEOPOINTS BULLETIN is written by Jennifer 'Jenn' Milyko, an Adventure Cycling cartographer, and appears weekly, highlighting curious facts, figures and persons from Adventure Cycling's route network with tips and hints for personal route creation thrown in for good measure.
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