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1.9 miles
Distance
42 ft
Climb
-919 ft
Descent
00:17:44
Avg time
-878 ft
Altitude change
4,585 ft
Altitude min
5,469 ft
Altitude max
5,463 ft
Altitude start
4,587 ft
Altitude end
-8.8%
Grade
-35.8%
Grade max
21.5%
Grade min
771 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
253 ft
Distance flat
00:17:44
Avg time
Back to Hell Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBighorn Ridge
Hinton, Alberta -
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Voted DifficultyBlue (2 votes)
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge, Drop, Jump
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Land Owner
The original Bighorn DH trail was re-worked by Jay Hoots for FRMA with funding from FRMA, HMBA and Yellowhead County. Back to Hell is a black DH from the ridge view after climbing stairway to heaven (12km). Some fast rooty / off camber sections, gravel drainages and wood bridges with drops. Meets up with the Purgatory feeder from Stairway to Heaven (6km) where it becomes a mostly blue pedally Giver Hell downhill to green at the lowest sections.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 12 miles average
6 Months
- 1 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 63 rides
- Last: Jun 15, 2026
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Directions to back-to-hell trailhead
(53.318400, -117.540520)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Back to Hell
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Where is Back to Hell located?
Back to Hell is located in Bighorn Ridge, Hinton, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Bighorn Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.3184, -117.54052.
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How hard is Back to Hell?
Back to Hell is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 8.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Back to Hell?
Back to Hell has 13 m of elevation gain. The trail has 280 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,398 m to 1,667 m.
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Is Back to Hell a point to point trail?
Back to Hell is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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