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2,500 ft
Distance
552 ft
Climb
-19 ft
Descent
00:27:29
Avg time
532 ft
Altitude change
1,222 ft
Altitude min
1,755 ft
Altitude max
1,222 ft
Altitude start
1,755 ft
Altitude end
21.3%
Grade
-10.8%
Grade max
72.2%
Grade min
2,156 ft
Distance climb
344 ft
Distance down
00:27:29
Avg time
South Peak Hell Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMontara
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyDouble Black Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity10 in Mountain Biking [+]
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyDouble Black Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
VERY steep trail that is hard to ride either way. Not impossible to hike up but with a bike it's extremely challenging.
This trail is unsanctioned.
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VERY STEEP!
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Directions to south-peak-hell trailhead
(37.550960, -122.477800)
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Routes with this trail
★ 2.0 • 166 miles • 26,323 ft • 60 • Point to Point •
If you wanna bikepack in the bay, here is your route, should take a few days.
★ 2.0 • 20 miles • 4,552 ft • 11 • Loop •
full climb to the peak. Theres a rewarding dowhill after but watch your speed for hikers
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Frequently Asked Questions About South Peak Hell
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Where is South Peak Hell located?
South Peak Hell is located in Montara, California, United States. It is part of the Montara trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.55096, -122.4778.
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How hard is South Peak Hell?
South Peak Hell is rated as Proline difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 21.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for South Peak Hell?
South Peak Hell has 552 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 19 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,222 ft to 1,755 ft.
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Is South Peak Hell a point to point trail?
South Peak Hell is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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