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TRAILS & BIKING · MEDORA, NORTH DAKOTA

The Deuce: Bully Pulpit to Plumley Draw

A popular half-day ride: 8 miles of rolling, scenic badlands singletrack.

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What to expect

"The Deuce" is the 47-mile southern stretch of the Maah Daah Hey, added in 2016. Its first segment climbs and drops along wide ridgelines with big views, and riders describe it as not too hard and very scenic. Follow the turtle-symbol trail posts.

  • 8.2 mi one way, rated intermediate (blue)
  • About 970 ft of climbing, roughly 1 hr 15 min by bike
  • Plumley Draw to Coal Creek adds about 5 more miles
  • Open to bikes, hikers and horses

Getting to The Deuce: Bully Pulpit to Plumley Draw

Bully Pulpit trailhead off East River Road, about 3 to 4 miles south of Medora near Bully Pulpit Golf Course.

Before you go

No fee and no water at the trailhead, so bring plenty. Ticks are common in spring and early summer. Stick to the marked route near oil-field roads.

Fees, seasons and conditions can change. Confirm with the linked website before you head out.

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