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1.4 miles
Distance
380 ft
Climb
-194 ft
Descent
00:12:44
Avg time
187 ft
Altitude change
3,261 ft
Altitude min
3,627 ft
Altitude max
3,261 ft
Altitude start
3,448 ft
Altitude end
2.467%
Grade
-18.27%
Grade max
25.519%
Grade min
3,942 ft
Distance climb
3,372 ft
Distance down
254 ft
Distance flat
00:12:44
Avg time

Hellbender Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #82725 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #112796 in Trail Running
    • #340759 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #367 in Mountain Biking · West Virginia [+]
    • #393 in Trail Running
    • #1,742 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Hellbender Trail is a 1 mile popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Davis West Virginia. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 7 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
All
  • 48 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Hellbender Trail Trail Reports

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Oct 15, 2025 @ 10:49am (America/Detroit)
Oct 15, 2025
Great trail Must come in from the bottom out of the creek trying to come from the top. It is all posted and you can’t get through.
Aug 22, 2025 @ 8:55am
Aug 22, 2025
Nov 9, 2024 @ 11:04am
Nov 9, 2024
Hellbender riding well! Trail is clear and grass is under control
Jun 14, 2024 @ 7:56am
Jun 14, 2024
May 19, 2023 @ 6:39am
May 19, 2023
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on Oct 15, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      The Mountain State has it all: rivers, 36 state parks, nine state forests, our newest national park, and a nearly million-acre national forest....
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hellbender Trail located?
      Hellbender Trail is located in Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Davis, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.13447, -79.40911.
      ▼ How hard is Hellbender Trail?
      Hellbender Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 2.467%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hellbender Trail?
      Hellbender Trail has 380 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 194 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,261 ft to 3,627 ft.
      ▼ Is Hellbender Trail a point to point trail?
      Hellbender Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hellbender Trail?
      Hellbender Trail is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hellbender Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hellbender Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Hellbender Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hellbender Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hellbender Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Hellbender Trail. 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 Hellbender Trail?
      Hellbender Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 237 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 244 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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