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4,629 ft
Distance
98 ft
Climb
-11 ft
Descent
00:10:08
Avg time
87 ft
Altitude change
276 ft
Altitude min
374 ft
Altitude max
276 ft
Altitude start
364 ft
Altitude end
1.9%
Grade
-2.8%
Grade max
9.7%
Grade min
2,464 ft
Distance climb
1,043 ft
Distance down
1,122 ft
Distance flat
00:10:08
Avg time

Hell's Half Acre Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Big River Management Area
    West Greenwich, Rhode Island
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #105267 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #251412 in Trail Running
    • #58558 in Hiking
    • #2735 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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Sep 15, 2024 @ 10:20am
Sep 15, 2024
 Occasional debris and small blowdown - rideable for most folks who venture onto this trail.
Mar 11, 2023 @ 8:16pm
Mar 11, 2023
 reporter One or to trees down
Apr 10, 2022 @ 2:02pm
Apr 10, 2022
Large tree down across trail, blocking trail.
Aug 25, 2021 @ 10:11am
Aug 25, 2021
Post storm damage. Status unknown.
Sep 13, 2020 @ 9:04am
Sep 13, 2020
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on Sep 15, 2024
Very Dry
Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Hell's Half Acre

        ▼ Where is Hell's Half Acre located?
        Hell's Half Acre is located in Big River Management Area, West Greenwich, Rhode Island, United States. It is part of the Big River Management Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.613, -71.61841.
        ▼ How hard is Hell's Half Acre?
        Hell's Half Acre is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hell's Half Acre?
        Hell's Half Acre has 98 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 11 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 276 ft to 374 ft.
        ▼ Is Hell's Half Acre a point to point trail?
        Hell's Half Acre is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Hell's Half Acre?
        Hell's Half Acre is 4,629 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hell's Half Acre?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Hell's Half Acre. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hell's Half Acre?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hell's Half Acre are:
        • May (26 activities)
        • July (24 activities)
        • April (16 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Hell's Half Acre? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hell's Half Acre are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Hell's Half Acre?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Hell's Half Acre. The trail is 4,629 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 Half Acre?
        Hell's Half Acre is a moderately popular trail. There have been 597 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 621 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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