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715 ft
Distance
-111 ft
Descent
00:01:06
Avg time
-111 ft
Altitude change
779 ft
Altitude min
889 ft
Altitude max
889 ft
Altitude start
778 ft
Altitude end
-15.4%
Grade
-25.5%
Grade max
-3.2%
Grade min
715 ft
Distance down
00:01:06
Avg time
Lower Hell's Gate Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaNinham Mountain State Forest
Carmel Hamlet, New York -
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyDouble Black Diamond
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Jump, Gap Jump
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Land OwnerNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Watch out for ~5 foot rock drop at beginning of trail just after dropping in from parking lot/road.
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- 8 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 18, 2026
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Directions to lower-hell-s-gate trailhead
(41.454690, -73.721050)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Hell's Gate
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Where is Lower Hell's Gate located?
Lower Hell's Gate is located in Ninham Mountain State Forest, Carmel Hamlet, New York, United States. It is part of the Ninham Mountain State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.45469, -73.72105.
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How hard is Lower Hell's Gate?
Lower Hell's Gate is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 15.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Lower Hell's Gate?
The trail has 111 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 779 ft to 889 ft.
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Is Lower Hell's Gate a point to point trail?
Lower Hell's Gate is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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