20.3 miles
Distance
823 ft
Climb
-822 ft
Descent
1,082 ft
High Point

A good tour of what the Agreement Forest/Hilton Falls has to offer. Tough route on a hardtail, Full suspension recommended. Thanks to the trail builders.

Detailed Description
Hardtail Hell is a 20 mile popular expert route located near Milton Ontario. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 25 trails. This route climbs 823 ft with a max elevation of 1,082 ft then descends -822 ft.
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35 Reviews & Comments

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adrian427 (Aug 19, 2022 at 10:37)
Trail The Den
Very technical. More of a black diamond then blue square at some sections.
Fun but tricky.
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adrian427 (Aug 19, 2022 at 10:37)
Trail The Den
Very technical. More of a black diamond then blue square at some sections.
Fun but tricky.
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eagler77 (Feb 26, 2022 at 6:26)
Trail I Will Allow It
Very Icy underneath not worth the effort at this time
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gpackard (Jul 31, 2021 at 7:05)
Trail The Den
Great trail to practice rock crawling skills. Hard work. Can’t imagine how hard it was to build. In my mortal view, would need deep suspension plus mad skills to find flow here.
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gpackard (Jul 31, 2021 at 7:05)
Trail The Den
Great trail to practice rock crawling skills. Hard work. Can’t imagine how hard it was to build. In my mortal view, would need deep suspension plus mad skills to find flow here.
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greerj (Jul 30, 2021 at 9:40)
Trail The Den
Think this is the rockiest trail I have ridden, even when compared to Quebec trails in Gatineau Park. Great if you want to learn how to ride rock, but not for the feint of heart. Would rate this more black than blue compared to the other blues at AF
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greerj (Jul 30, 2021 at 9:40)
Trail The Den
Think this is the rockiest trail I have ridden, even when compared to Quebec trails in Gatineau Park. Great if you want to learn how to ride rock, but not for the feint of heart. Would rate this more black than blue compared to the other blues at AF
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steve1980 (Jul 13, 2021 at 9:00)
Trail Chain Reaction
Some people have removed a large number of rocks from this trail, leaving large holes in its place.
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eagler77 (Nov 12, 2020 at 11:27)
Trail Bent Rim 1
Directional now south to north.
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robad (Jun 28, 2020 at 5:52)
Trail Bent Rim 2
Love this trail, technical and puzzley with a few decent hucks. I road it after rain and it just made it more interesting.
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skateboardnorth (Jun 14, 2020 at 17:34)
Trail Strangler
Short but sweet!
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skateboardnorth (Jun 14, 2020 at 17:31)
Trail The Den
5 star trail building. It requires a lot of bike handling skills to get in the flow and make it through. It’s pretty relentless, so be prepared for a rocky ride. Pick your lines wisely.
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skateboardnorth (Jun 14, 2020 at 17:31)
Trail The Den
5 star trail building. It requires a lot of bike handling skills to get in the flow and make it through. It’s pretty relentless, so be prepared for a rocky ride. Pick your lines wisely.
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cromes (Oct 12, 2019 at 20:09)
Trail Bent Rim 2
Better ridden from south to north. Signs and most of the feature oriented that way.
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Yoga100 (Jul 9, 2019 at 15:43)
Trail The Den
I think I need to get used to Canadian trails. I found this to be almost unrideable. All endless rock gardens where you don't have any momentum considered to be fun here?
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Yoga100 (Jul 9, 2019 at 15:43)
Trail The Den
I think I need to get used to Canadian trails. I found this to be almost unrideable. All endless rock gardens where you don't have any momentum considered to be fun here?
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HAFTA HAFTA (Jul 11, 2019 at 12:54)
Trail The Den
Hi Yoga100,

Momentum can be had on this trail and your next time around will be slightly less "unrideable" Please give it a few more tries before giving up.
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HAFTA HAFTA (Jul 11, 2019 at 12:54)
Trail The Den
Hi Yoga100,

Momentum can be had on this trail and your next time around will be slightly less "unrideable" Please give it a few more tries before giving up.
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jbirchy HAFTA (Jul 7, 2019 at 16:30)
Trail The Den
Trail Captain report:
Did a little rock work repair today, no need for brush cut-back yet. All else seems good.
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jbirchy HAFTA (Jul 7, 2019 at 16:30)
Trail The Den
Trail Captain report:
Did a little rock work repair today, no need for brush cut-back yet. All else seems good.
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HAFTA HAFTA (Jul 11, 2019 at 12:55)
Trail The Den
Awesome Birchy. Agree on the pruning.. the benefits of a "new" trail!
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HAFTA HAFTA (Jul 11, 2019 at 12:55)
Trail The Den
Awesome Birchy. Agree on the pruning.. the benefits of a "new" trail!
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Bangkokgold (Sep 3, 2018 at 12:44)
Trail The Den
Rocky trail even by AF standards. Gonna love it in winter on my fat bike
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Bangkokgold (Sep 3, 2018 at 12:44)
Trail The Den
Rocky trail even by AF standards. Gonna love it in winter on my fat bike
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Spider29 (Jul 31, 2018 at 14:41)
Trail The Den
Doesn't quite beat out my favourite AF trail (Strangler) but this might be a close second. Needs a bit more time for rocks to settle in and anchor themselves. This will become a mandatory loop when I'm there. It swings both ways, great in either direction.
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Spider29 (Jul 31, 2018 at 14:41)
Trail The Den
Doesn't quite beat out my favourite AF trail (Strangler) but this might be a close second. Needs a bit more time for rocks to settle in and anchor themselves. This will become a mandatory loop when I'm there. It swings both ways, great in either direction.
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Heather-Ann (Jul 19, 2018 at 6:44)
Trail Bent Rim 2
Trail pretty overgrown
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Mastermmartin (Jul 18, 2018 at 15:11)
Trail The Den
Awesome trail guy's.. One of my new favorites.. Great work...
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Mastermmartin (Jul 18, 2018 at 15:11)
Trail The Den
Awesome trail guy's.. One of my new favorites.. Great work...
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Tacoma16 (Jul 13, 2018 at 5:43)
Trail The Den
Lots of hard work on this trail. Awesome job! Lots of fun!
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Tacoma16 (Jul 13, 2018 at 5:43)
Trail The Den
Lots of hard work on this trail. Awesome job! Lots of fun!
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jcklondon HAFTA (Jul 14, 2018 at 10:42)
Trail The Den
Thanks T. Good to hear people are enjoying it, over 400 hours of volunteer work went into its creation.
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jcklondon HAFTA (Jul 14, 2018 at 10:42)
Trail The Den
Thanks T. Good to hear people are enjoying it, over 400 hours of volunteer work went into its creation.
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Zeusman HAFTA (Jun 26, 2018 at 11:05)
Trail Lost Guy
Raked and pruned.
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hamorrison (May 9, 2018 at 19:28)
Trail Tim Horton's
2 large pine trees down
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  • Riding area
    Hilton Falls Conservation Area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Hard
  • Ridelogs
    3
More Stats for Hardtail Hell mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    928 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,025 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,027 ft
  • Grade max
    -24.6%
  • Grade min
    38.3%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    13 miles
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