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Maah Daah Hey Trail

Little Missouri National Grassland, North Dakota

Moderate
Distance
232.4 km
Elev. gain
5,317 m
Start
Burning Coal Vein Traihead
Finish
Near McKenzie County

Distance is the published figure. Sources are listed below.

The real route, north at the top. The distance is the published figure, not the length of this drawing.

Elevation along the route

0 km603–893 m above sea level229 km

Ground elevation sampled along the mapped route.

Along the way

Campsites

  • Burning Coal Vein Campground
  • Coal Creek Campground
  • Rough Rider State Park Campground
  • Cottonwood Campground
  • Wannagan Campground
  • Elkhorn Campground
  • Magpie Campground
  • CCC Campground

Summits & passes

  • Grassy Butte
  • Cedar Top Butte

Common questions

How long is the Maah Daah Hey Trail?
The Maah Daah Hey Trail is 232.4 km (144.4 miles).
How much elevation gain does the Maah Daah Hey Trail have?
The Maah Daah Hey Trail has about 5,317 m (17,444 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
How hard is the Maah Daah Hey Trail?
Far rates the Maah Daah Hey Trail as moderate. How hard it feels also depends on your fitness, pack weight and conditions on the day.
Where does the Maah Daah Hey Trail start and finish?
The Maah Daah Hey Trail runs between Burning Coal Vein Traihead and Near McKenzie County.

Sources

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Trail conditions, permits and hazards change: check before you go.

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