Maah Daah Hey Trail
8 days · 213.1 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
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.
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.
How hard is the Maah Daah Hey Trail?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Maah Daah Hey Trail scores 54/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
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 from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — 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.