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3,615 ft
Distance
-286 ft
Descent
00:06:22
Avg time
-288 ft
Altitude change
864 ft
Altitude min
1,151 ft
Altitude max
1,151 ft
Altitude start
863 ft
Altitude end
-8%
Grade
-21.6%
Grade max
2.6%
Grade min
62 ft
Distance climb
2,936 ft
Distance down
617 ft
Distance flat
00:06:22
Avg time

Hellfire Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Redstone Arsenal
    Huntsville, Alabama
  • AKA
    WSAT
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #23702 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #40041 in E-Biking
    • #30184 in Trail Running
    • #30006 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Redstone MWR

Newly carved singletrack, loamy and rocky at times.

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Jun 1, 2026 @ 11:19am (America/Chicago)
Jun 1, 2026
reporter Region Closed, lots of rain over past two weeks, please don't use wet trails until re-opened.
Jan 18, 2026 @ 4:18pm (America/Chicago)
Jan 18, 2026
reporter Trails still wet from 1/16 and currently in freeze/thaw conditions, please avoid use until reopened.
Nov 1, 2025 @ 6:58pm (America/Chicago)
Nov 1, 2025
reporter Region drying, some wet/muddy spots in the usual areas
Oct 27, 2025 @ 11:12am (America/Chicago)
Oct 27, 2025
reporter Rain 10/27 - please allow 24-48 hours for trails to dry
Oct 9, 2025 @ 8:03am (America/Chicago)
Oct 9, 2025
reporter Region drying, some wet/muddy spots in the usual areas
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Wet
Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
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        Directions to hellfire-171832 trailhead (34.682490, -86.651060)

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        0714 Hellfire
        5:28 | 392 | Jul 14, 2020 , Huntsville
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        3:42 | 224 | Dec 14, 2019 , Huntsville

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Hellfire

        Where is Hellfire located?
        Hellfire is located in Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Redstone Arsenal trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.68249, -86.65106.
        How hard is Hellfire?
        Hellfire is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 8%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Hellfire?
        The trail has 286 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 864 ft to 1,151 ft.
        Is Hellfire a point to point trail?
        Hellfire is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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