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3,146 ft
Distance
285 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:09:39
Avg time
282 ft
Altitude change
4,841 ft
Altitude min
5,123 ft
Altitude max
4,841 ft
Altitude start
5,125 ft
Altitude end
9%
Grade
-2.2%
Grade max
32.7%
Grade min
2,861 ft
Distance climb
210 ft
Distance down
75 ft
Distance flat
00:09:39
Avg time
Hell Canyon Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaSalt Lake City Foothills
Salt Lake City, Utah -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (9 votes)
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Local Popularity45 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in Trail Running
- 50 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionUphill Only
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerSalt Lake City Parks & Public Lands
This is a narrow piece of singletrack with very tight switchbacks beginning off a straightaway from the Columbus trail. Some loose baseball-sized rocks, tight corners, and rocky steps make this a challenging climb ending at the foot of Crag's Trail.
Per the Salt Lake City Foothills Trail System Master Plan, this trail is only open to all uphill users, with downhill bikes prohibited.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 16 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 22, 2026
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(40.791900, -111.895650)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hell Canyon
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Where is Hell Canyon located?
Hell Canyon is located in Salt Lake City Foothills, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. It is part of the Salt Lake City Foothills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.7919, -111.89565.
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How hard is Hell Canyon?
Hell Canyon is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Hell Canyon?
Hell Canyon has 285 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,841 ft to 5,123 ft.
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Is Hell Canyon a point to point trail?
Yes, Hell Canyon is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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