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12.8 miles
Distance
2,639 ft
Climb
-754 ft
Descent
02:18:37
Avg time
1,885 ft
Altitude change
4,640 ft
Altitude min
6,819 ft
Altitude max
4,640 ft
Altitude start
6,526 ft
Altitude end
2.8%
Grade
-18.5%
Grade max
30.3%
Grade min
9 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2,129 ft
Distance flat
02:18:37
Avg time

Hell's Canyon Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
  • Riding Area
    Hells Canyon
    Twin Bridges, Montana
  • Ref Number
    #125
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in ATVing/Offroading
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner

Well maintained dirt road that is mostly smooth, but has some rocky sections.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Hell's Canyon Road Trail Reports

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May 29, 2021 @ 10:42pm
May 29, 2021
Great condition all the way.
Feb 16, 2021 @ 5:18pm
Feb 16, 2021
Some dirt at the bottom, but gradually turns to more and more snow the higher you get
Nov 4, 2020 @ 7:52pm
Nov 4, 2020
reporter Mostly snow, ice and mud free apart from a few corners.
Dec 9, 2019 @ 8:36am
Dec 9, 2019
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        Directions to hell-s-canyon-road trailhead (45.619600, -112.327330)

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        May 29, 2021 @ 10:42pm
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Hell's Canyon Road

        Where is Hell's Canyon Road located?
        Hell's Canyon Road is located in Hells Canyon, Twin Bridges, Montana, United States. It is part of the Hells Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.6196, -112.32733.
        What is the elevation gain for Hell's Canyon Road?
        Hell's Canyon Road has 2,639 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 754 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,640 ft to 6,819 ft.
        Is Hell's Canyon Road a point to point trail?
        Hell's Canyon Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        How long is Hell's Canyon Road?
        Hell's Canyon Road is 12.8 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.

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