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2,274 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-38 ft
Descent
00:04:32
Avg time
-20 ft
Altitude change
884 ft
Altitude min
923 ft
Altitude max
923 ft
Altitude start
902 ft
Altitude end
-0.9%
Grade
-10.4%
Grade max
3%
Grade min
984 ft
Distance climb
643 ft
Distance down
646 ft
Distance flat
00:04:32
Avg time

Road To Hell Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Trowbridge Forest
    Thunder Bay, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #79475 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #62226 in Trail Running
    • #225372 in Hiking
    • #2611 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Road to Hell is a fast and techy old school style descent. The trail is most enjoyable descending in the woods and climbing the Hydro line back up.

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  • 10 miles average
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  • 13 miles avg distance
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May 10, 2025 @ 2:44pm
May 10, 2025
reporter Trails are in good shape. There is some winter debris on some trails so ride with care. Please ride through any puddles.
Apr 26, 2025 @ 1:58pm
Apr 26, 2025
reporter The spring thaw is in full effect. Please avoid the trails
Jul 30, 2024 @ 9:43am
Jul 30, 2024
Jul 7, 2024 @ 2:40am
Jul 7, 2024
Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
Apr 21, 2024 @ 5:03pm
Apr 21, 2024
reporter Trails are open but still soft in spots. Please ride through the mud to prevent trail widening.
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        Directions to road-to-hell trailhead (48.482510, -89.207790)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Road To Hell

        Where is Road To Hell located?
        Road To Hell is located in Trowbridge Forest, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Trowbridge Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.48251, -89.20779.
        How hard is Road To Hell?
        Road To Hell is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Road To Hell?
        Road To Hell has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 38 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 884 ft to 923 ft.
        Is Road To Hell a point to point trail?
        Road To Hell is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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