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1.0 mile
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-96 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-85 ft
Altitude change
6,392 ft
Altitude min
6,477 ft
Altitude start
6,391 ft
Altitude end
-1.6%
Grade
-11.2%
Grade max
14.5%
Grade min
449 ft
Distance climb
4,035 ft
Distance down
794 ft
Distance flat

Hells Hole Bypass Details

  • Activities
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    Mountain Biking not recommended or allowed.
  • Riding Area
    Gila Wilderness
    Silver City, New Mexico
  • Ref Number
    #785
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Season
    Spring to early winter. Depends on snowfall amounts on the access roads and trails.
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

The trail section on the west side of the Hells Hole Trail is in decent condition and has recently been worked on. It crosses the river 3 times.

The trail section on the east side of Hells Hole Trail is hard to find in places and then picks back up again. It is in the floodplain and can get easily overgrown with willows and other brush. This trail has not been maintained in a while. There is one river crossing along this section of the trail.

Access Info

note that this trail is incorrect on some maps.
Water is available in the West Fork. Be sure to purify it.

Disclaimer

do not cross the West Fork Trail when it is flooding

Tags
Creek crossing

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hells Hole Bypass located?
      Hells Hole Bypass is located in Gila Wilderness, Silver City, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Gila Wilderness trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.27169, -108.40213.
      ▼ How hard is Hells Hole Bypass?
      Hells Hole Bypass is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hells Hole Bypass?
      Hells Hole Bypass has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 96 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,392 ft to 6,477 ft.
      ▼ Is Hells Hole Bypass a point to point trail?
      Hells Hole Bypass is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hells Hole Bypass?
      Hells Hole Bypass is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hells Hole Bypass?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hells Hole Bypass. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hells Hole Bypass?
      Hells Hole Bypass is best visited during: Spring to early winter. Depends on snowfall amounts on the access roads and trails..
      ▼ How busy is Hells Hole Bypass?
      Hells Hole Bypass has limited popularity data available. There have been 1 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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