more stats
3,268 ft
Distance
360 ft
Climb
00:10:54
Avg time
362 ft
Altitude change
1,781 ft
Altitude min
2,145 ft
Altitude max
1,783 ft
Altitude start
2,146 ft
Altitude end
11.1%
Grade
-4.3%
Grade max
25.9%
Grade min
3,120 ft
Distance climb
62 ft
Distance down
85 ft
Distance flat
00:10:54
Avg time

Chantry Hell Climb Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Altadena
    , California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

The name says it all. An old gated piece of pavement, that you won't want to be riding up at the end of a long Darkside downhill.

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  • 11 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 57 rides
  • Last: Oct 26, 2026
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May 23, 2026 @ 12:56pm (America/Los_Angeles)
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Jun 14, 2025 @ 10:23am
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Oct 8, 2017 @ 6:31pm
Oct 8, 2017
 It's a paved road, so... However, the access road down to Arcadia from here has a section where the road closes to one lane near the bottom. Be...
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Avg: 3.24 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Chantry Hell Climb located?
      Chantry Hell Climb is located in Altadena, California, United States. It is part of the Altadena trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.20048, -118.01979.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Chantry Hell Climb?
      Chantry Hell Climb has 360 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,781 ft to 2,145 ft.
      ▼ How long is Chantry Hell Climb?
      Chantry Hell Climb is 3,268 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Chantry Hell Climb?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Chantry Hell Climb. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Chantry Hell Climb? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Chantry Hell Climb are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Chantry Hell Climb?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Chantry Hell Climb. The trail is 3,268 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Chantry Hell Climb?
      Chantry Hell Climb is a very popular trail. There have been 711 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 678 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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