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SaveSingle-track trails by the east bank of the Snake River. Nice grassy camping areas with trees and natural shade in the state park. The trails have no trees or shade, so be prepared for a warm ride in the afternoon summer sun. Great views over Asotin, Clarkston, Craig Mountain and the north edge of Hells Canyon. A couple routes have significant climbs of 500-800 feet. Most of the trails are navigable for a novice rider with a few technical sections. Due to the minimal snow at this low elevation and the sandy soil that dries quickly, these trails can be ridden year round. Hells Gate is a popular spot for hiking and horseback riding also.
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- Mountain Bike
19 trails
- E-Bike
19 trails
- Hike
19 trails
- Trail Running
19 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of Sep 8, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 19
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 19
- Trails E-Bike
- 19
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 3
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 19
- Trails Trail Running
- 19
- Total Distance
- 14 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,485 ft
- Total Vertical
- 659 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,403 ft
- Reports
- 112
- Photos
- 19
- Completed Counter
- 1,572
Popular Hells Gate Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.5 • 4,328 ft • 91 ft • 129 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 3.8 • 2,723 ft • 42 ft • 98 •
Straight shot with a few minor off camber corners. Rock garden/rock slab about 2/3 the way down. Watch out for hikers coming up. Don’t want to go to the bottom? Take the cutoff to the right about 1/2 way down.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 1,547 ft • 65 ft • 84 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 5.0 • 4,490 ft • 150 ft • 75 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
• 55 ★ 0.0 • 4,040 ft • 126 ft • 71 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 4,021 ft • 175 ft • 70 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 0.0 • 1,998 ft • 182 ft • 65 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
Photos of Hells Gate Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Winchester | Jul 5, 2026 @ 10:35am (America/Los_Angeles) Jul 5, 2026 | Very Dry | The2C5sCA | ||
| Sundown | Jul 5, 2026 @ 10:34am (America/Los_Angeles) Jul 5, 2026 | Very Dry | The2C5sCA | ||
| Sundown Cutoff | Sep 13, 2025 @ 8:00am (America/Los_Angeles) Sep 13, 2025 | Unknown | Ninerider | ||
| Jawbone | Sep 13, 2025 @ 8:00am (America/Los_Angeles) Sep 13, 2025 | Unknown | Ninerider | ||
| The Rollers | Mar 1, 2025 @ 11:37am Mar 1, 2025 | Ideal | MoscowMatt | ||
| Griffin's Cutoff | Mar 1, 2025 @ 11:37am Mar 1, 2025 | Ideal | MoscowMatt | ||
| Kip's Cutoff | Mar 1, 2025 @ 11:37am Mar 1, 2025 | Ideal | MoscowMatt | ||
| Warren's Ridge | Mar 1, 2025 @ 11:37am Mar 1, 2025 | Ideal | MoscowMatt | ||
| Easy Street | Jul 20, 2024 @ 12:08am Jul 20, 2024 | Ideal | BvqG1pg | ||
| Gunpowder Ridge | Jan 25, 2024 @ 4:58pm Jan 25, 2024 | Variable | benhZ9Txh |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BrianKIN6K0 | wishlist | region | activity #104258726 | Sep 20, 2026 @ 4:40pm Sep 20, 2026 |
| The2C5sCA | add | report | activity #98516882 and 1 more | Jul 5, 2026 @ 10:34am Jul 5, 2026 |
| RobdqsNIq | ridden | trail | activity #88545404 and 3 more | Feb 8, 2026 @ 12:18am Feb 8, 2026 |
| Ninerider | add | report | activity #80613093 and 1 more | Sep 18, 2025 @ 11:37am Sep 18, 2025 |
| JennaGermany | wishlist | trail | activity #74345315 | Jun 22, 2025 @ 9:25am Jun 22, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | This is our favorite trail at Hell's Gate.... | May 4, 2023 @ 8:34pm May 4, 2023 | ||
| trail | The top part of Kip's is steep and fast with a... | Jun 1, 2022 @ 12:51pm Jun 1, 2022 | ||
| report | That’s probably horses, which are allowed... | Dec 29, 2021 @ 4:20pm Dec 29, 2021 | ||
| report | This trail always seems to be destroyed from... | Dec 28, 2021 @ 7:56am Dec 28, 2021 | ||
| trail | The lower part of this trail is routed... | Mar 14, 2021 @ 11:03am Mar 14, 2021 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skinner Canyon | 6 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5.1 km |
| Craig Mountain | 7 | 13 | 2 | 10.7 km | |
| Moscow Mountain | 32 | 36 | 3 | 32.9 km |
Local Mountain Biking Directory
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Valley Off Road Bicycling Association
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Follett's Mountain SportsBike Shop
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Ride On BikesBike Shop
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Tnt CyclesBike Shop
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 19 | 14 miles | 2,484 ft | 6 miles | 659 ft | #6,435 | #90 | 19 | 112 | 1,323 | ||
| E-Bike | 19 | 14 miles | 2,484 ft | 6 miles | 659 ft | #6,637 | #84 | 69 | 59 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 3 | 2 miles | 269 ft | 1 mile | 650 ft | #6,739 | #2,840 | 18 | 3 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 3 | 2 miles | 269 ft | 1 mile | 650 ft | #6,751 | #2,840 | 21 | ||||
| Hike | 19 | 14 miles | 2,484 ft | 6 miles | 659 ft | #11,312 | #139 | 112 | 111 | |||
| Trail Running | 19 | 14 miles | 2,484 ft | 6 miles | 659 ft | #9,790 | #131 | 112 | 330 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Hells Gate?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Hells Gate are:
- Everest Trail (4.1/5)
- The Rollers (4.1/5)
- Laurel Vista (4/5)
- Sundown (4/5)
- Devil's Slide (3.9/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Hells Gate?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Hells Gate are:
- April (32 activities)
- March (27 activities)
- May (13 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Hells Gate?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Hells Gate. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Hells Gate?
The longest trail in Hells Gate is River Run at 2.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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How many trails are in Hells Gate?
Hells Gate has a total of 19 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Hells Gate to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Hells Gate?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Hells Gate is Endurance with 191 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Hells Gate?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Hells Gate is Devil's Slide with 478 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Hells Gate?
Hells Gate supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Hells Gate?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Hells Gate is Powerline with an average grade of 9.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Hells Gate?
The overall region status for Hells Gate is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 18 trails:
- Clear / Green: 14
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Hells Gate?
Yes, Hells Gate supports e-bike riding. There are 19 trails in Hells Gate that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What type of bike is most common in Hells Gate?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Hells Gate are:
- AM (4 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Hells Gate?
The most popular Strava segments in Hells Gate are:
- Ridge Runner (329 athletes)
- The Top Rollers (325 athletes)
- The Real Devil's Slide (219 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Hells Gate?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Hells Gate are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Hells Gate?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Hells Gate are:
- Sundown (4/5)
- Griffin's Cutoff (0/5)
- Jawbone (0/5)
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