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5.8 miles
Distance
561 ft
Climb
-550 ft
Descent
00:40:17
Avg time
10 ft
Altitude change
1,517 ft
Altitude min
1,633 ft
Altitude max
1,518 ft
Altitude start
1,529 ft
Altitude end
-23.2%
Grade max
24.2%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:40:17
Avg time

Hell Creek Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wilson State Park
    Salina, Kansas
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #11702 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #58182 in Trail Running
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Mostly intermediate with some rocky sections and some exposure by the lake. Almost no tree cover.

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  • 23 miles average
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  • 12 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 28, 2026
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May 7, 2026 @ 1:43pm (America/Denver)
May 7, 2026
I rode from Grama campground and added up 15.4 miles, so I was pretty tired and butthurt, but the trail is great. There are punchy climbs and...
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Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to hell-creek-loop trailhead (38.919850, -98.490110)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Hell Creek Loop

        Where is Hell Creek Loop located?
        Hell Creek Loop is located in Wilson State Park, Salina, Kansas, United States. It is part of the Wilson State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.91985, -98.49011.
        How hard is Hell Creek Loop?
        Hell Creek Loop is rated as Blue difficulty.
        What is the elevation gain for Hell Creek Loop?
        Hell Creek Loop has 561 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 550 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,517 ft to 1,633 ft.
        Is Hell Creek Loop a point to point trail?
        Hell Creek Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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