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5.4 miles
Distance
1,099 ft
Climb
-1,103 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-4 ft
Altitude change
5,296 ft
Altitude min
5,303 ft
Altitude start
5,299 ft
Altitude end
-53.8%
Grade max
96.8%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1,755 ft
Distance flat
This trail ascends a steep incline for about one-half mile, then follows a limestone cliff overlooking Hell Canyon and the surrounding area before returning via the canyon bottom.
Detailed Description
Hell Canyon Loop is a 5 mile moderately popular expert route located near Custer South Dakota. This hike primary route and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 1 trails. This route climbs 1,099 ft with a max elevation of 5,803 ft then descends -1,103 ft.
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Stats
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Distance5 miles
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Altitude min5,296 ft
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Altitude start5,303 ft
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Altitude end5,299 ft
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Climb1,099 ft
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Descent-1,103 ft
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Grade max-53.8%
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Grade min96.8%
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Distance climb2 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat1,755 ft
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Difficulty ratingBlack Diamond
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Route TypeLoop
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Physical ratingModerate
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- Bike west on Hell Canyon Trail - FS-32.
- Continue for 100 meters.
- Bike northwest on Hell Canyon Trail - FS-32.
- Continue for 2 kilometers.
- Bike northwest on Hell Canyon Trail - FS-32.
- Continue for 1 kilometer.
- Bike northeast on Hell Canyon Trail - FS-32.
- Continue for 2 kilometers.
- Bike south on Hell Canyon Trail - FS-32.
- Continue for 2 kilometers.
- Bike southwest on Hell Canyon Trail - FS-32.
- Continue for 1 kilometer.
- Bike southwest on Hell Canyon Trail - FS-32.
- Continue for 60 meters.
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| status | trail | date | condition | description |
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Jul 6, 2023 @ 2:15am Jul 6, 2023 | Only one creek crossing with water. Heavy vegetation along the drainage bottom. |
- By chuktA
TRAILFORKS NFTA & contributors - #35389 - 564 views
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