more stats
1,207 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-126 ft
Descent
00:01:48
Avg time
-123 ft
Altitude change
958 ft
Altitude min
1,085 ft
Altitude max
1,081 ft
Altitude start
958 ft
Altitude end
-10.2%
Grade
-24.7%
Grade max
5.6%
Grade min
62 ft
Distance climb
1,076 ft
Distance down
66 ft
Distance flat
00:01:48
Avg time

Escape From Hell Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ninham Mountain State Forest
    Carmel Hamlet, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #47803 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #395058 in Trail Running
    • #319657 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #674 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #7,009 in Trail Running
    • #6,472 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Connector from "Hell's Gate" to "Pinner", slightly off-camber and goes through a rock wall.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 14 rides
  • Last: Jun 9, 2026
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on May 11, 2021
Ideal
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Escape From Hell located?
      Escape From Hell is located in Ninham Mountain State Forest, Carmel Hamlet, New York, United States. It is part of the Ninham Mountain State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.4566, -73.72157.
      ▼ How hard is Escape From Hell?
      Escape From Hell is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 10.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Escape From Hell?
      Escape From Hell has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 126 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 958 ft to 1,085 ft.
      ▼ Is Escape From Hell a point to point trail?
      Escape From Hell is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Escape From Hell?
      Escape From Hell is 1,207 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Escape From Hell?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Escape From Hell. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Escape From Hell? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Escape From Hell are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Escape From Hell?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Escape From Hell. The trail is 1,207 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Escape From Hell?
      Escape From Hell is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 41 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 47 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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