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3.9 miles
Distance
719 ft
Climb
-1,026 ft
Descent
01:52:17
Avg time
-307 ft
Altitude change
2,051 ft
Altitude min
2,564 ft
Altitude max
2,512 ft
Altitude start
2,205 ft
Altitude end
-1.485%
Grade
-36.763%
Grade max
43.213%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,454 ft
Distance flat
01:52:17
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Summit Details
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Riding AreaWatford City
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
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Global Ranking#197229 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
The Summit trail connects Summit campground west to the Maah Daah Hey at MP 94. This trail traverses the biggest, steepest badlands in the Little Missouri National Grasslands. A large slump about 3 miles west of Summit campground is difficult to traverse. The largest Juniper tree in North Dakota is about a half mile east of the Maah Daah Hey on the Summit trail. This is a good in-and-out day hike with spectacular views of the Badlands.
source: Maah Daah Hey Trail Association
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Directions to summit-72015 trailhead
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Where is Summit located?
Summit is located in Watford City, North Dakota, United States. It is part of the Watford City trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.54042, -103.24175.
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How hard is Summit?
Summit is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.485%.
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What is the elevation gain for Summit?
Summit has 719 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,026 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,051 ft to 2,564 ft.
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Is Summit a point to point trail?
Summit is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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