more stats
1,837 ft
Distance
318 ft
Climb
00:10:57
Avg time
318 ft
Altitude change
2,242 ft
Altitude min
2,560 ft
Altitude max
2,242 ft
Altitude start
2,559 ft
Altitude end
17.3%
Grade
-0.8%
Grade max
70.4%
Grade min
1,591 ft
Distance climb
249 ft
Distance flat
00:10:57
Avg time

Hellevator Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    South Canoe
    Salmon Arm, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #94674 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #68075 in E-Biking
    • #210736 in Trail Running
    • #228648 in Hiking
    • #4924 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    http://www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca/

Climbing trail which crosses Xcut, Prudential and Paranoia up to Medford road. this is a stiff climb, direct route to the road or makes some good loops of the lower trail network

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 29 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 111 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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Hellevator Trail Reports

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Nov 10, 2025 @ 12:19pm (America/Vancouver)
Nov 10, 2025
 Tree down at midpoint prudential crossing
Aug 3, 2025 @ 9:57am
Aug 3, 2025
 Tree down. If I would have known I would have got it the other day
Jul 18, 2025 @ 2:30pm
Jul 18, 2025
 2 trees down around xcut intersection
Sep 27, 2024 @ 5:38pm
Sep 27, 2024
Rejected
Sep 27, 2024 @ 5:38pm
Sep 27, 2024
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Status:
on Nov 10, 2025
Variable
Avg: 3.24 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2.5 ★★★★★
      6 Ratings
      5 ★ 17%
      4 ★ 17%
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      2 ★ 33%
      1 ★ 33%

      1 Review & Comments

      kloopy kloopy
      It occurred to me halfway through this climb that the trail builders absolutely nailed the name of this… Hellevator, simply perfect. Not for the faint of heart. I’d probably find an alternative route up next time.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hellevator located?
      Hellevator is located in South Canoe, Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the South Canoe trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.68964, -119.18929.
      ▼ How hard is Hellevator?
      Hellevator is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 17.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hellevator?
      Hellevator has 318 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 2,242 ft to 2,560 ft.
      ▼ Is Hellevator a point to point trail?
      Hellevator is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hellevator?
      Hellevator is 1,837 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hellevator?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hellevator. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Hellevator? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hellevator are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hellevator?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Hellevator. The trail is 1,837 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hellevator?
      Hellevator is a very popular trail. There have been 475 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 512 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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