
The Fall Colors of North Dakota’s Maah Daah Hey Trail in September. Photo from Brian Kittelson
The Maah Daah Hey Trail, One of the Best!
The Maah Daah Hey trail system showcases some of our country’s most unique and breathtaking terrain. Majestic plateaus, jagged peaks and valleys, large expanses of rolling prairie, and rivers intertwine to offer the adventurous outdoors enthusiast a taste of pure, unadulterated wilderness.

Maah Daah Hey Trial in the North Dakota Badlands in September, fall colors over creek Photo from Brian Kittelson
Brilliant Fall Colors on the Maah Daah Hey
There is no better time to enjoy the mystifying beauty of this badlands trail than fall. Experience it with Guest Blogger Brian Kittelson as he reflects on his recent adventure on the Maah Daah Hey as the fall colors began to peak.

Fall foliage colors pop in mid September along the rugged Maah Daah Hey Trai in the North Dakota Badlands Photo from Brian Kittelson

Maah Daah Hey Trail in the September colors of the North Dakota Badlands Photo from Brian Kittelson

Adventure begins on the Maah Daah Hey Trail in the rugged North Dakota Badlands, mid September Photo from Brian Kittelson

The Maah Daah Hey Trail in the North Dakota Badlands mid September Photo by Brian Kittelson

Overlooking the Maah Daah Hey Trail in the North Dakota Badlands, September. Photo from Brian Kittelson


Badlands Rainbows in September in the North Dakota Badlands in September. Photo from Brian Kittelson

Maah Daah Hey Trail crossing the rugged North Dakota Badlands as fall foliage begins to color Photo from Brian Kittelson
What’s it like to ride the Maah Daah Hey Trail? Check out this video from Ken and Brian….those switchbacks!


Comfort Stations provide water, located on the Maah Daah Hey Trail, North Dakota Badlands September Photo from Brian Kittelson

Sunrise at camp on the Maah Daah Hey Trail in the North Dakota Badlands September Photo from Brian Kittelson

Sunrise over campsite near the Maah Daah Hey Trail, near Elkhorn Ranch, Badlands of North Dakota Photo from Brian Kittelson

Stopping off at Theodore Roosevelt’s Elkhorn Ranch, not far from the Maah Daah Hey Trail in the North Dakota Badlands Signage about the ranch history. Photo from Brian Kittelson

Foundation rocks of Theodore Roosevelt’s home at the Elkhorn Ranch, North Dakota Badlands. Near the Maah Daah Hey Trail in September Photo from Brian Kittelson

Two bicyclists take a break near Theodore Roosevelt’s Elkhorn Ranch in the North Dakota Badlands. On the Maah Daah Hey Trail. Photo from Brian Kittelson

Riding the Maah Daah Hey Trail near the Elkorn Ranch in September as fall colors appear. North Dakota Badlands Photo from Brian Kittelson

Challenges of the Maah Daah Hey Trail, September in the North Dakota Badlands Photo courtesy Brian Kittelson

Water caches provide locations for trail users to stash water.

Gaining elevation on the Maah Daah Hey Trail mid September in the North Dakota Badlands Photo from Brian Kittelson

Rugged, stark formations in the Badlands of North Dakota. September on the Maah Daah Hey Trail Photo courtesy Brian Kittelson

The rugged Maah Daah Hey Trial near Wannigan Trailhead in North Dakota September Photo from Brian Kittelson


Exploring gigantic concretions along the Maah Daah Hey Trail in the North Dakota Badlands. September Photo from Brian Kittelson

Crossing through gate on the Maah Daah Hey Trail in the North Dakota Badlands September Photo from Brian Kittelson

Rugged switchbacks on the Maah Daah Hey Trail in September in the North Dakota Badlands Photo from Brian Kittelson

Maah Daah Hey Trail. Stark, dry prairie during severe drought in September in the Badlands of North Dakota . Photo courtesy Brian Kittelson

Fencerows near the Maah Daah Hey Trail in September in the North Dakota Badlands Photo from Brian Kittelson

Fall Colors Begin to Pop in September over Devils Pass on the Maah Daah Hey Trail in North Dakota Photo from Brian Kittelson

Devils Pass on the Maah Daah Hey Trail as Fall Colors Begin in September Photo from Brian Kittelson

Deep Sinkhole! Under the Maah Daah Hey Trail in the North Dakota Badlands September Photo courtesy Brian Kittelson
Experience Devils Pass on the Maah Day Hey Trail in this video from Brian and Ken:


Fall colors, overlooking the Little Missouri River on the Maah Daah Hey Trail in the Badlands of North Dakota Photo from Brian Kittelson
View this video, recorded by Ken and Brian and produced by Lance Smith, about this astounding adventure in the Badlands of North Dakota, on the magnificent Maah Daah Hey Trail!

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