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1.4 miles
Distance
222 ft
Climb
-16 ft
Descent
00:13:25
Avg time
205 ft
Altitude change
706 ft
Altitude min
923 ft
Altitude max
708 ft
Altitude start
912 ft
Altitude end
2.8%
Grade
-6.6%
Grade max
16%
Grade min
4,826 ft
Distance climb
748 ft
Distance down
1,631 ft
Distance flat
00:13:25
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Hell's Highway Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Leominster State Forest
    Leominster, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation

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Hell's Highway is a 1 mile moderately popular mixed trail located near Leominster Massachusetts. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 222 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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May 31, 2023 @ 1:10pm
May 31, 2023
 One birch across trail that should be removed for EMS/fire access
May 6, 2023 @ 9:43am
May 6, 2023
Feb 13, 2023 @ 4:47am
Feb 13, 2023
 Some ice storm debris but completely rideable. We removed some smaller downed trees on this ride. Used the Silky Big Boy and the Katana Boy,...
Feb 12, 2023 @ 2:17am
Feb 12, 2023
Nov 24, 2021 @ 10:24am
Nov 24, 2021
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Hell's Highway

        ▼ Where is Hell's Highway located?
        Hell's Highway is located in Leominster State Forest, Leominster, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Leominster State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.49712, -71.83232.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hell's Highway?
        Hell's Highway has 222 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 16 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 706 ft to 923 ft.
        ▼ Is Hell's Highway a point to point trail?
        Hell's Highway is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ How long is Hell's Highway?
        Hell's Highway is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hell's Highway?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Hell's Highway. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hell's Highway?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hell's Highway are:
        • July (11 activities)
        • September (10 activities)
        • June (9 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Hell's Highway? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hell's Highway are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Hell's Highway?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Hell's Highway. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Hell's Highway?
        Hell's Highway is a moderately popular trail. There have been 480 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 494 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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