more stats
2,713 ft
Distance
34 ft
Climb
-59 ft
Descent
00:04:27
Avg time
-24 ft
Altitude change
265 ft
Altitude min
316 ft
Altitude max
313 ft
Altitude start
289 ft
Altitude end
-0.9%
Grade
-12.8%
Grade max
11.3%
Grade min
955 ft
Distance climb
1,299 ft
Distance down
459 ft
Distance flat
00:04:27
Avg time

Hell N Back Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Colonie Town Park
    Colonie, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #87714 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #109206 in Trail Running
    • #332207 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,310 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #2,001 in Trail Running
    • #6,806 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Hell N Back is a 2,713 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Colonie New York. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 34 ft blue climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 116 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 696 rides
  • Last: Nov 9, 2026
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Hell N Back Trail Reports

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on Sep 29, 2026
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Directions to hell-n-back-113090 trailhead (42.796840, -73.738140)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hell N Back located?
      Hell N Back is located in Colonie Town Park, Colonie, New York, United States. It is part of the Colonie Town Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.79684, -73.73814.
      ▼ How hard is Hell N Back?
      Hell N Back is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hell N Back?
      Hell N Back has 34 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 59 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 265 ft to 316 ft.
      ▼ Is Hell N Back a point to point trail?
      Hell N Back is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hell N Back?
      Hell N Back is 2,713 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hell N Back?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hell N Back. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hell N Back?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hell N Back are:
      • August (66 activities)
      • July (57 activities)
      • October (56 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Hell N Back? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hell N Back are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hell N Back?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Hell N Back. The trail is 2,713 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hell N Back?
      Hell N Back is a very popular trail. There have been 1,739 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,501 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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