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      Medora trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking and Horseback. Popular destinations include Sully Creek State Park.
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of Aug 6, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      41
      Trails Mountain Bike
      38
      Trails Gravel Bike
      14
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      14
      Trails Horse
      4
      Trails Hike
      41
      Trails Trail Running
      41
      Trails Snowshoe
      2
      Trails Nordic Ski
      1
      Total Distance
      75 miles
      Total Descent
      9,440 ft
      Total Vertical
      689 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      2,941 ft
      Reports
      106
      Photos
      20
      Completed Counter
      3,297
      Sub Regions

      Popular Medora Mountain Biking Trails

      100 4.7 4,367 ft 106 ft 250
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
      85 4.5 2 miles 261 ft 236
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 19 minutes to complete this trail.
      95 4.7 2 miles 432 ft 224
      The Buffalo Gap trail goes around the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. This trail was developed as an uninterrupted single track mountain bike trail to Sully Creek Campground. The trail crosses Knutson creek with a...
      95 4.0 1 mile 302 ft 209
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.
      90 4.0 3,270 ft 35 ft 195
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
      100 3.7 1,005 ft 50 ft 185
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
      90 4.2 3 miles 514 ft 178
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 40 minutes to complete this trail.
      80 0.0 3,215 ft 93 ft 159
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      Photos of Medora Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Medora Mountain Bike

      Maah Daah Hey Trail, Deuce Section, North Dakota
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      18:52 | 29 | May 21, 2026 , Medora
      Maah Daah Hey Trail, Deuce Section, North Dakota
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      18:52 | 40 | May 19, 2026 , Medora
      Maah Daah Hey Trail Part 2 Mountain Biking in...
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      43:32 | 750 | Nov 8, 2020 , Medora
      Maah Daah Hey - Third Creek to Burning Coal
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      13:27 | 492 | Jul 19, 2019 , Medora
      Maah Daah Hey - Tom's Wash to Third Creek
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      14:43 | 364 | Jul 19, 2019 , Medora
      Maah Daah Hey - Bear Creak to Tom's Wash
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      11:26 | 405 | Jul 19, 2019 , Medora
      Maah Daah Hey - Plumley Draw to Coal Creek
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      14:21 | 696 | Jul 19, 2019 , Medora

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      Recent Comments

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      RoadwarriorxotrailThe Deuce - Bully Pulpit to Plumley DrawNot too hard and very scenic section of trail.
      Aug 9, 2025 @ 10:11am
      Aug 9, 2025
      fatbottomgirltrailMaah Daah Hey - Wannagan to RooseveltPhysically demanding due to roughness of the...
      Sep 24, 2022 @ 3:21pm
      Sep 24, 2022
      BobThomsontrailBuffalo Gap - W. River Rd. to Maah Daah HeyFun trails. Not too technical. Good glow, just...
      Aug 26, 2022 @ 6:20pm
      Aug 26, 2022
      stevebohrertrailBully Pulpit TrailLooks like there’s no more trailhead at the...
      Jun 29, 2018 @ 10:57am
      Jun 29, 2018
      MoscowMatttrailThe Deuce - Bully Pulpit to Plumley DrawPark at the access rd overlooking the golf...
      Jun 14, 2018 @ 2:34pm
      Jun 14, 2018

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike3872 miles9,088 ft32 miles689 ft
      #3,444#1,191201061,573
      Gravel Bike1412 miles1,378 ft6 miles466 ft
      #2,871#981159
      Adaptive Bike1412 miles1,378 ft6 miles466 ft
      #4,331#1,05815
      Horse44 miles417 ft2 miles282 ft
      #2,940#1,56198
      Hike4175 miles9,439 ft33 miles689 ft
      #4,229#1,491106330
      Trail Running4175 miles9,439 ft33 miles689 ft
      #3,707#1,10510637
      Snowshoe23 miles105 ft1 mile66 ft
      1
      Nordic Ski11 mile66 ft2,979 ft66 ft
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are the best places to ride in Medora?
      Medora has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Medora?
      Where can I park to ride in Medora?
      There are 13 parking locations listed in Medora. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
      What is the longest trail in Medora?
      The longest trail in Medora is Maah Daah Hey - Wannagan to Roosevelt at 12.0 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Medora?
      What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Medora?
      How many trails are in Medora?
      Medora has a total of 41 trails. Of those, 38 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Medora to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      Which trail has the most elevation gain in Medora?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Medora is Maah Daah Hey - Wannagan to Roosevelt with 1,785 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      Which trail has the most elevation descent in Medora?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Medora is Maah Daah Hey - Wannagan to Roosevelt with 1,897 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      What activities are most popular in Medora?
      Medora supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
      What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Medora?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Medora is Bully Pulpit Trail with an average grade of 10.4%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      Are the trails open in Medora?
      The overall region status for Medora is Clear / Green. Out of 27 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 24
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 1
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      What is the highest summit in Medora?
      The highest summit in Medora is Big Sheep Mountain at 3,504 ft elevation.
      What are the most popular Strava Segments in Medora?
      The most popular Strava segments in Medora are:
      • MDH Finshline Sprint (2,122 athletes)
      • 200 (1,497 athletes)
      • Dodging landmines going up (1,493 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Medora.
      Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Medora?
      Yes, there are 14 accessible/adaptive trails in Medora. View all adaptive trails in Medora for specific accessibility information.
      What are the best beginner ride trails in Medora?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Medora are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Medora.
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