Maah Daah Hey Trail

8 days · 213.1 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance213.1 mi

Days out8

Elevation gain22,749 ft

Gain / mile107 ft

High point2,946 ft

What the Maah Daah Hey Trail is known for

The Maah Daah Hey Trail crosses the North Dakota badlands for about 144 miles point-to-point, linking the units of Theodore Roosevelt National Park through the Little Missouri National Grassland. Exposed clay buttes, river crossings and scarce water make this a serious 6-10 day trip; the tread is shared with mountain bikers.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Maah Daah Hey Trail on OpenStreetMap terrain

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Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 6,640 ft to 9,646 ft over 213.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

Uphill 64.9 mi · 30%
Downhill 58.0 mi · 27%
Flat 90.1 mi · 42%

Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.

Frequently asked questions

How much elevation gain is on the Maah Daah Hey Trail?

The Maah Daah Hey Trail climbs roughly 22,749 ft total — about 107 ft per mile, topping out near 2,946 ft.

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Sources & attribution

Route geometry and stats derived from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.