more stats
1,516 ft
Distance
-216 ft
Descent
00:01:39
Avg time
-216 ft
Altitude change
4,723 ft
Altitude min
4,938 ft
Altitude max
4,938 ft
Altitude start
4,724 ft
Altitude end
-14.2%
Grade
-31%
Grade max
-5.8%
Grade min
1,516 ft
Distance down
00:01:39
Avg time

Hellbender Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Beech Mountain Bike Park
    Beech Mountain, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #52618 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #392 in Mountain Biking · North Carolina
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    When Open
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump

Lower flow trail that is used to access lift.

Tags
BermsDropsFlowyJumps

Bike Park

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 56 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 235 rides
  • Last: Aug 23, 2026
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Hellbender Trail Reports

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May 23, 2025 @ 5:57am
May 23, 2025
reporter
Jun 15, 2024 @ 8:22am
Jun 15, 2024
reporter A little rain last night has made today an excellent day to ride!
Jun 6, 2024 @ 10:48am
Jun 6, 2024
reporter Bike Park is open for the summer!
Oct 9, 2023 @ 7:22pm
Oct 9, 2023
reporter Bike Park is closed for the 2023 Season. See you on the slopes!
Sep 22, 2023 @ 7:27am
Sep 22, 2023
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Status:
on May 23, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.17 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to hellbender trailhead (36.190070, -81.878210)

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      11:03 | 235 | Aug 25, 2020 , Beech Mountain
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hellbender located?
      Hellbender is located in Beech Mountain Bike Park, Beech Mountain, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Beech Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.19007, -81.87821.
      ▼ How hard is Hellbender?
      Hellbender is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 14.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hellbender?
      The trail has 216 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,723 ft to 4,938 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 machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is Hellbender?
      Hellbender is 1,516 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hellbender?
      Hellbender is best visited during: When Open.
      ▼ 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 2 minutes to ride Hellbender. The trail is 1,516 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 2,251 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,488 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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