3,573 ft
Distance
60 ft
Climb
-78 ft
Descent
00:08:35
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Hell's Way Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rockhouse Hill Sanctuary
    Oxford, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #112146 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #68813 in Trail Running
    • #47640 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Land Owner
    Town of Oxford

This trail runs well in both directions. Riding it clockwise has a short, faster decent at the back of the loop.

*Orange/White Blazes*

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Hell's Way multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -20 ft
  • Altitude min
    425 ft
  • Altitude max
    505 ft
  • Altitude start
    445 ft
  • Altitude end
    427 ft
  • Grade
    -0.6%
  • Grade max
    -13.4%
  • Grade min
    14.4%
  • Distance climb
    1,125 ft
  • Distance down
    2,251 ft
  • Distance flat
    197 ft
  • Avg time
    00:08:35
  • Avg reverse time
    00:13:03
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on Oct 23, 2022
Ideal
Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
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      • 9 miles avg distance
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      • Last: Jan 12, 2025

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