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North Dakota
144.4 mi
Distance
5,719 ft
Gain
51h 1m
Time
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Maah Daah Hey Trail
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The Maah Daah Hey Trail is North Dakota's premier long-distance hiking route, stretching 144 miles as a point-to-point trail through the scenic badlands and Missouri River breaks. This epic journey traverses diverse terrain including buttes, coulees, and grasslands while offering stunning vistas of the Theodore Roosevelt National Park region and surrounding wilderness. The trail showcases the rugged beauty of western North Dakota's unique landscape, making it a challenging multi-day adventure for experienced backpackers.
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