more stats
525 ft
Distance
-114 ft
Descent
00:00:25
Avg time
-113 ft
Altitude change
894 ft
Altitude min
1,009 ft
Altitude max
1,009 ft
Altitude start
896 ft
Altitude end
-21.5%
Grade
-53.5%
Grade max
-1.3%
Grade min
26 ft
Distance climb
486 ft
Distance down
16 ft
Distance flat
00:00:25
Avg time

Hellbender Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sugarcamp Mountain
    Prestonsburg, Kentucky
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #25150 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #103795 in E-Biking
    • #335446 in Trail Running
    • #403484 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #46 in Mountain Biking · Kentucky [+]
    • #112 in E-Biking
    • #932 in Trail Running
    • #1,152 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    Hillbilly Avengers

Hellbender is a hand built short technical trail with tight turns and rocks. This can be combined with the downhill portion of Burly Man and the creek section of B-Line, for a longer sustained downhill.

Tags
BermsDropsRock gardensTight and twisty
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
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on Oct 29, 2023
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hellbender located?
      Hellbender is located in Sugarcamp Mountain, Prestonsburg, Kentucky, United States. It is part of the Sugarcamp Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.70824, -82.74939.
      ▼ How hard is Hellbender?
      Hellbender is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 21.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hellbender?
      The trail has 114 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 894 ft to 1,009 ft.
      ▼ Is Hellbender a point to point trail?
      Yes, Hellbender is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hellbender?
      Hellbender is 525 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hellbender?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hellbender. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hellbender?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hellbender are:
      • October (24 activities)
      • September (9 activities)
      • May (3 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Hellbender? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hellbender are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hellbender?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 0 minute to ride Hellbender. The trail is 525 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hellbender?
      Hellbender is a very popular trail. There have been 288 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 398 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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