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Maah Daah Hey Trail

Trail conditions in Whole route · model estimate, not a field inspection

WetThis route has mixed conditions. Around 100% of analyzed sections may be wet or soft.

Remote non-motorised route. Confirm current Dakota Prairie Grasslands alerts, fire restrictions, trailhead access and water availability before departure.

4655 segments Check your own GPX

Wet Surface score, 1 avoid to 10 dry

Data confidence: High

SurfaceSee individual segments

TrackHIKING

Length232.72 km

Drying forecastNo verified whole-route drying time

Weather data: fresh

Rain, last 24h0.0 mm

Temperature14.33 °C

Rain coverage100.0%

Oldest input age4.32 h

Calculated: 23 Sep 2026, 14:11 UTC. Automatically refreshed every 30 minutes.

Sources and coverage · 42 weather cells

Source: noaa-mrms-radar + noaa-nws, noaa-rfc-radar + noaa-nws

Weather aggregated over route cells, not one representative point.

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Before you ride, run or hike Maah Daah Hey Trail

Is the whole route dry and open?

No opening status is verified here. This is a model estimate; local puddles, damage and closures may differ. 4655 calculated segments across 42 weather cells. Follow land-manager notices.

When will this route dry?

A current surface score does not establish a drying time. Check the rainfall observation time, refresh stale inputs and review local reports before leaving.

How can I monitor my own route?

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4655 calculated route segments

Calculation: 23 Sep 2026, 14:11 UTC · 4655 calculated segments across 42 weather cells. Click a segment to locate it on the map. Grey means current conditions are not confirmed. Distance order follows the source geometry for analysis; it is not an official stage itinerary.

Dry: 0.08 km · Wet: 221.45 km · Muddy: 0.0 km · High risk: 0.0 km · Unknown: 0.0 km

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Route and access notes

A long-distance non-motorised trail through North Dakota's Little Missouri National Grassland, crossing remote badlands between established trailheads and campgrounds.

Planning this route

The refreshed connected geometry is 232.8 km, matching the Forest Service's current 144-mile description. This is a remote multi-day route: carry official navigation, water and contingency plans and do not rely on this conditions page for field safety.

Access and source limitations

The Forest Service identifies the route for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding and excludes motorised use. The 2024 CCC-area construction closure has expired and the related campground is currently listed open; local fire, weather and maintenance restrictions can still change quickly.