more stats
1,312 ft
Distance
-204 ft
Descent
00:03:33
Avg time
-204 ft
Altitude change
2,736 ft
Altitude min
2,940 ft
Altitude max
2,940 ft
Altitude start
2,736 ft
Altitude end
-15.5%
Grade
-35.9%
Grade max
-6.6%
Grade min
1,312 ft
Distance down
00:03:33
Avg time

Hellbender Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Ober Mountain
    Gatlinburg, Tennessee
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow

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AI Generated Description

Hellbender is a 1,312 ft less popular double black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Gatlinburg Tennessee. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 17 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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Hellbender Trail Reports

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Jun 12, 2025 @ 1:42pm
Jun 12, 2025
 Fun and tech. So good corners and well maintained. Pretty solid Black.
Aug 19, 2023 @ 7:24am
Aug 19, 2023
Jun 25, 2023 @ 3:35am
Jun 25, 2023
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on Jun 12, 2025
Ideal
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      0:43 | 180 | Feb 7, 2025 , Gatlinburg
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      0:16 | 339 | Mar 19, 2024 , Gatlinburg
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      3:33 | 420 | Mar 19, 2024 , Gatlinburg

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hellbender located?
      Hellbender is located in Ober Mountain, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the Ober Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.70022, -83.55846.
      ▼ How hard is Hellbender?
      Hellbender is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 15.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hellbender?
      The trail has 204 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,736 ft to 2,940 ft.
      ▼ Is Hellbender a point to point trail?
      Hellbender is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hellbender?
      Hellbender is 1,312 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hellbender?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Hellbender. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ 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?
      The estimated time to ride Hellbender is approximately 4 minutes. The trail is 1,312 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Hellbender?
      Hellbender is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 145 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 222 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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