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4,042 ft
Distance
87 ft
Climb
-52 ft
Descent
00:11:57
Avg time
34 ft
Altitude change
599 ft
Altitude min
651 ft
Altitude max
617 ft
Altitude start
651 ft
Altitude end
0.844%
Grade
-9.457%
Grade max
9.048%
Grade min
1,768 ft
Distance climb
1,428 ft
Distance down
845 ft
Distance flat
00:11:57
Avg time

Hell Run Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pippy Park
    St. John's, Newfoundland
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #129230 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #325654 in Trail Running
    • #314182 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #150 in Mountain Biking · Newfoundland and Labrador [+]
    • #656 in Trail Running
    • #673 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Hell Run is a 1 km less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near St. John's Newfoundland. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 142 rides
  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
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Hell Run Trail Reports

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Mar 4, 2021 @ 3:18pm
Mar 4, 2021
Groomed but VERY soft.
Feb 21, 2021 @ 6:59am
Feb 21, 2021
Hard packed and some fast spots
Sep 5, 2020 @ 1:25pm
Sep 5, 2020
Jun 18, 2020 @ 9:36am
Jun 18, 2020
Some wet spots of standing water but nothing major. Tree mentioned previously looks to be clear - good job! Trail is starting to grow in spots, so...
May 18, 2020 @ 4:39am
May 18, 2020
The majority of the trail is wet. There are spots where snow hasn’t melted and covers the trail. Towards the top a tree has fallen and has yet...
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Status:
on Mar 4, 2021
Snow Groomed
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to hell-run trailhead (47.577170, -52.763740)

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      1 Review & Comments

      gymclasshero gymclasshero
      This looks unreal. If I am traveling to Nova Scotia next Summer, is this spot reachable?

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hell Run located?
      Hell Run is located in Pippy Park, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. It is part of the Pippy Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.57717, -52.76374.
      ▼ How hard is Hell Run?
      Hell Run is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.844%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hell Run?
      Hell Run has 87 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 52 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 599 ft to 651 ft.
      ▼ Is Hell Run a point to point trail?
      Hell Run is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hell Run?
      Hell Run is 4,042 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hell Run?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hell Run. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Hell Run? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hell Run are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hell Run?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Hell Run. The trail is 4,042 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hell Run?
      Hell Run is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 539 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 565 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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