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Maah Daah Hey Trail vs Maple Pass Loop Trail

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Units
Maah Daah Hey Trail Maple Pass Loop Trail
Distance 144 mi232 km 1.7 mi3 km
Elevation gain 5,180 ft1,579 m 62 ft19 m
Typical duration 10 days 1 day
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network Regional Local
Country United States United States
Best time to hike Best months: April, October Best months: July, September
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Maah Daah Hey Trail vs Maple Pass Loop Trail: which should you hike?

At 144 mi232 km, Maah Daah Hey Trail is the longer route — roughly 142 mi229 km more than Maple Pass Loop Trail (1.7 mi3 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Maple Pass Loop Trail is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.