Dakota Cyclery
Mountain Bike Adventures
Shuttles/ Drop-Offs
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The Maah Daah Hey trail system is comprised of nine trail units of varying size and difficulty. From north to south to Medora, they are:
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The Wolf (8.8 miles -North of the National Park),
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Long X (5.8 miles-CCC Campground),
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Summit Overlook (3.8 miles-out and back)
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Maah Daah Hey (144 miles)
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Bennett (3.2 miles)
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Cottonwood Trail(6.9 miles),
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Ice Cave (1.5 miles)
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Buffalo Gap (18.9 miles)+ BG Campground Spur Trail (2 miles)
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Coal Creek Campground (1.9)
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In Addition to these "Spur Trails" there are 9 Campgrounds (CG) South to North:
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Burning Coal Vein CG, Southern
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terminus at Mile Marker 00
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Coal Creek CG near MM 29
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RoughRider State Park at MM 47
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Buffalo Gap CG near MM 8
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Wannagan CG between MM 64-65
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Elkhorn CG between 85-86
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Magpie CG between MM 105-106
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Bennett CG near MM 130
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CCC CG near MM 144
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We can shuttle you to any of these locations. Map included. Call ahead to reserve!
For a great interactive MDH map overview, click on this link from the MHD Trail Association.
Choose between daily to multi-day shuttles!
The "WORKS" Shuttle - Maah Daah Hey - 4 days
This is our most popular shuttle service for those looking to do 100 miles of the Maah Daah Hey Trail! This is a self guided gear shuttle!
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$2000 minimum for up to 4 riders-$500/person for each additional rider
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9 rider cap-for 1 trailer with a weight limit of 1500 pounds-pack light! Our enclosed trailer dimensions are 6' x 6' x 12'. Additional Truck will shuttle trailer sepately to Campground for 8 or 9 riders. Riders & Bikes will be dropped at start of ride.
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Additional Shuttles (rescues or same day return trips fees applied based on drive time from where we are located at the time of call.). For the full itinerary click here- WORKS ITINERARY
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TEAM UP: Team up with another small group to Share the"Works Shuttle" group to lower your cost per person! Call Jennifer to find out potential dates so she can match you up to share a gear trailer on your Maah Daah Hey adventure. You are not obligated to ride with others in the group. Only one Campsite is paid for with the use of the trailer ($10) but you can purchase an additional site if you prefer a bit more privacy. Most riders seem to get along great and have formed life long friendships! This is a 4 day Shuttle -all fees the same as above.
2 Day Shuttle - Maah Day Hey
With the completion of the new Southern 47 mile extension in 2014, this fine section of trail has become a must-do! We get an early start with a shuttle to Burning Coal Vein Camp so you can ride the primitive 28 miles of back country trail to Coal Creek Camp where we can cache your vehicle or our trailer. The next day you ride 20 miles from Coal Creek to Medora which includes the fabulous Plumley Draw trail section! Upon arriving back to the shop we then shuttle you back to your vehicle or the trailer is waiting. This is great option for intermediate to advanced riders looking for a weekend epic.
$350 for 1-4 riders / $85 each additional rider​
Custom Multi-Day Options
After 20+ years working in the Badlands we have seen a lot of variables and had many requests for other types of shuttle drops. Here are just a few: Shuttle to CCC Campground at the Northern most point of the original Maah Daah Hey. This is great for through hikers, bike-packing adventures, canoeists (vehicle drop) and even sometimes horse trailers with your truck.
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This one way shuttle drop costs $275 for 1-4 guests + $50 for each additional person.
Note: There is no longer access across the Private Land used for the MDH 100 race route if starting at CCC. However there are gravel roads that take you to Bennett Campground. Please respect the Lange Family's wishes. 2 or 3 Day trailer support similar to the "Works Shuttle". Pricing dependent on start point.​​​​​​
Daily Shuttle Drop-Offs
There are some great trails that lead right back into the town of Medora in a 1/2 day to a full day's ride! We drop you off at these locations and you do the rest.
*Prices below includes 2 Water Cache Drops on southern corridor (Deuce only). You Bring, Label & Date it. Cache boxes are for water only-no food​​
*Schedule permitting, we can also provide shuttles for hikers, horse trailers and boaters.
Give us a call for a price quote and availability!
Buffalo Gap Shuttle
This classic ride starts at the Buffalo Gap Campground Spur Trail - 2miles; connecting to the Buffalo Gap Trail (an integral connecting spur of the Maah Daah Hey Trail Corridor Near Marker 8). This sweeping prairie ride then takes you east and brings you under the I-94 Interstate Tunnel and into a hidden gem of a section which meets up with the MDH trail (8 miles) where you will now head north riding 3 miles of singletrack, then head back (east) into Medora utilizing the paved bike path (1.5 miles). Total 14.5 miles.
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COST: $45 for 1-4 riders + $15 each additional rider
RoughRider State Park
This trailhead is located 1 1/2 miles south of Medora on the east river road, then west 1/2 a mile, in Rough Rider State Park. Head South -only cross the river when water levels are low. Be smart and carry your bike! Rental Bikes are NOT allowed to be ridden through water crossings!
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COST: $30 for 1-4 riders + $10 each additional rider.
Wannagan Campground Shuttle
Wannagan Camp is for those intermediate riders looking for a 3-5 hour adventure on the MDH Trail and Buffalo Gap Trail. Take plenty of water & snacks for this scenic route skirting the National Park! Total 22-28 miles.
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COST: $185 for 1-4 riders + $3- each additional rider
Plumley Draw Shuttle
Jen's favorite ride! This section of the Maah Daah Hey on the southern corridor offers 14 miles of singletrack back to Medora (plus 2 miles on road). This rugged trail section is great for intermediate to advanced riders looking for an amazing 2-3 hour ride!
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COST: $80 for 1-4 riders + $15 each additional rider.
Coal Creek Campground Shuttle
4 miles south of Plumley Draw lies this remote, more primitive piece of trail and gorgeous campground! We will drop you off for an 18 mile ride back to town.
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COST: $100 for 1-4 riders + $25 each additional rider