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4,652 ft
Distance
116 ft
Climb
-128 ft
Descent
00:18:51
Avg time
-11 ft
Altitude change
295 ft
Altitude min
359 ft
Altitude max
309 ft
Altitude start
299 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-24.2%
Grade max
14%
Grade min
2,149 ft
Distance climb
1,854 ft
Distance down
650 ft
Distance flat
00:18:51
Avg time

Hell's Gate Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bear Hill
    Tyngsborough, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #292142 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #310774 in Trail Running
    • #301072 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #9,467 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #9,335 in Trail Running
    • #10,516 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Hell's Gate is a 4,652 ft less popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Tyngsborough Massachusetts. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 18 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 16, 2026
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May 29, 2023 @ 9:45am
May 29, 2023
Really needs a raking, will head over there soon to clean it up.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hell's Gate located?
      Hell's Gate is located in Bear Hill, Tyngsborough, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Bear Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.61773, -71.48775.
      ▼ How hard is Hell's Gate?
      Hell's Gate is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hell's Gate?
      Hell's Gate has 116 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 128 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 295 ft to 359 ft.
      ▼ Is Hell's Gate a point to point trail?
      Hell's Gate is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hell's Gate?
      Hell's Gate is 4,652 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hell's Gate?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hell's Gate. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hell's Gate?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hell's Gate are:
      • May (7 activities)
      • March (4 activities)
      • July (4 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Hell's Gate? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hell's Gate are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hell's Gate?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Hell's Gate. The trail is 4,652 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hell's Gate?
      Hell's Gate is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 98 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 99 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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