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1.7 miles
Distance
989 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
986 ft
Altitude change
6,460 ft
Altitude min
6,460 ft
Altitude start
7,444 ft
Altitude end
10.8%
Grade
-4.1%
Grade max
51.1%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
197 ft
Distance down
46 ft
Distance flat
Hells Hole Details
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Mountain Biking not recommended or allowed. -
Riding AreaGila Wilderness
Silver City, New Mexico -
Ref Number#268
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Difficulty Rating
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonSpring to early winter. Depends on snowfall amounts on the access roads and trails.
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerUSFS
This trail connects Woodland Park/Prior Creek area to the West Fork. The trail switchbacks frequently as it drops down. The trail is narrow in places and logs on the trail can make it hard for stock to get through.
Access Info
No water on this trail. But there is water on the West Fork.
Disclaimer
Be aware of flooding potential on the West Fork during snow melt and monsoon season. Weather dependent
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Directions to hells-hole-496157 trailhead
(33.277060, -108.397370)
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Nearby Trails
- West Fork (to White Creek Flats) 3,750 ft
- Hells Hole Bypass 3,924 ft
- Lilley Park Trail (between Prior Creek & Lilley Park) 2 miles
- Prior Creek Trail 2 miles
- Lilley Park Trail (by Hells Hole) 3 miles
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Where is Hells Hole located?
Hells Hole is located in Gila Wilderness, Silver City, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Gila Wilderness trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.27706, -108.39737.
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How hard is Hells Hole?
Hells Hole is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 10.8%.
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What is the elevation gain for Hells Hole?
Hells Hole has 989 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,460 ft to 7,445 ft.
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Is Hells Hole a point to point trail?
Hells Hole is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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