North Dakota's Maah Daah Hey Is The Longest Single Track Trail In The Country, And You'll Want To Explore It
By Leah|Published July 07, 2020
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Leah moved to North Dakota when she was 12 years old and has traveled from the Red River Valley to the badlands and many places in between. She loves small-town life and currently enjoys living on a small farm in the ND prairie. She's always had a passion for writing and has participated in novel writing challenges such as NaNoWriMo multiple times. Her favorite part about this job is recognizing small businesses that deserve a boost and seeing the positive affect her articles can have on their traffic, especially in rural areas that might have otherwise gone overlooked.
When people think hiking and biking destinations in the US, North Dakota is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. What many people don’t know is that the Peace Garden State is home to the longest single track trail in the country. Not only that, but it’s also one of the most unique and beautiful hikes out there. Gear up and set off either on a bike, foot, or horseback on this amazing North Dakota trail.
North Dakota is home to the longest single track trail in the entire United States and it winds through the beautiful badlands.
You don't need to mountain bike to take the trail, however. People enjoy this trail on foot and on horseback. The parts of the trail that go through the Theodore Roosevelt National Park are for hiking and horseback riding only.
Throughout this trail, there are campgrounds and other facilities to stop at along the way if you plan on taking the whole thing on. There are also some water crossings, so make sure you are prepared for those.
Along with viewing the majesty of western North Dakota's scenic landscapes, it's likely you'll also see some of the area's famous wildlife such as bison.
Wild horse herds, prairie dog towns, coyotes, and many other creatures are also viewable from the trail. It truly feels like you're hiking through untouched wilderness.
With spectacular views of the painted canyons, rolling prairie hills, and native North Dakota flora and fauna, the Maah Daah Hey Trail is an incredible hidden gem. Take on just one mile of it or take on the entire 144 miles – and you'll be glad you did.
The Maah Daah Hey Trail has multiple trailheads and access points. You can find an interactive map and just about everything you need to know before hitting the trail at the Maah Daah Hey Trail Association website.
Where is your favorite hiking spot in North Dakota? Even though it’s not the most popular state for trails, did you know that it is also the endpoint of the longest National Scenic Trail? Learn more about the longest trail in North Dakota here!
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