more stats
3,816 ft
Distance
620 ft
Climb
00:13:13
Avg time
622 ft
Altitude change
285 ft
Altitude min
907 ft
Altitude max
285 ft
Altitude start
906 ft
Altitude end
16.3%
Grade
1.8%
Grade max
61.2%
Grade min
3,816 ft
Distance climb
00:13:13
Avg time

Hell Hill Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Point Mugu State Park
    Newbury Park, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 65 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Hell Hill is a straight up climb that will test your soul and takes you to the top of Backbone for the downhill and also connects you to Guadalasca

Tags
Family friendly

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 20 miles average
6 Months
  • 65 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • 395 rides
  • Last: Nov 1, 2026
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on Nov 9, 2025
Very Dry
Avg: 2.99 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      zdahlkemtb
      It's just like its name suggests. Very steep. But it's by far the fastest way back to the top if you want to ride down Guada and Backbone back to back

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hell Hill located?
      Hell Hill is located in Point Mugu State Park, Newbury Park, California, United States. It is part of the Point Mugu State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.11621, -119.02012.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hell Hill?
      Hell Hill has 620 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 285 ft to 907 ft.
      ▼ Is Hell Hill a point to point trail?
      Hell Hill is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Hell Hill?
      Hell Hill is 3,816 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hell Hill?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hell Hill. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hell Hill?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hell Hill are:
      • June (27 activities)
      • August (25 activities)
      • July (21 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Hell Hill? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hell Hill are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hell Hill?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Hell Hill. The trail is 3,816 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hell Hill?
      Hell Hill is a very popular trail. There have been 3,483 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,071 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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