more stats
7.6 miles
Distance
1,379 ft
Climb
-1,374 ft
Descent
4,872 ft
High Point
5 ft
Altitude change
4,514 ft
Altitude min
4,669 ft
Altitude start
4,675 ft
Altitude end
-62%
Grade max
93.1%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1,785 ft
Distance flat

Hellhole Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Crystal Basin Recreation Area
    Strawberry, California
  • Ref Number
    #14E02
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #397038 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #184968 in Trail Running
    • #180343 in Hiking
    • #12883 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #11,784 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #9,490 in Trail Running
    • #10,109 in Hiking
    • #532 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    USFS

The trail starts at the dam on the south side of the reservoir. It is a scenic and rocky walk along the reservoir ending at the Upper Hell Hole Campground and the Rubicon River.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hellhole located?
      Hellhole is located in Crystal Basin Recreation Area, Strawberry, California, United States. It is part of the Crystal Basin Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.06042, -120.41348.
      ▼ How hard is Hellhole?
      Hellhole is rated as Black Diamond difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hellhole?
      Hellhole has 1,379 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,374 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,514 ft to 4,872 ft.
      ▼ Is Hellhole a point to point trail?
      Hellhole is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hellhole?
      Hellhole is 7.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hellhole?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hellhole. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How busy is Hellhole?
      Hellhole is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. View recent activity on this trail.

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