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5,072 ft
Distance
306 ft
Climb
-93 ft
Descent
00:20:15
Avg time
214 ft
Altitude change
239 ft
Altitude min
452 ft
Altitude max
239 ft
Altitude start
453 ft
Altitude end
4.2%
Grade
-21.8%
Grade max
32.2%
Grade min
3,747 ft
Distance climb
1,001 ft
Distance down
325 ft
Distance flat
00:20:15
Avg time
Through Hell & Back Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaGrey Mountain
Falmouth, Nova Scotia -
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 85 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBridge, Drop, Rock Garden
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Year Opened2015
The hardest climb around First is the lower set of switchbacks followed by a rocky but flatter middle section. And the upper switchbacks are steeper with an A/B line option half way up, and a gradual climb to the top from there. This is a climb only trail, the switchbacks are not built to be ridden in the opposite direction.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 11 miles average
6 Months
- 19 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 57 rides
- Last: Jun 5, 2026
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(44.993100, -64.244390)
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Where is Through Hell & Back located?
Through Hell & Back is located in Grey Mountain, Falmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the Grey Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.9931, -64.24439.
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How hard is Through Hell & Back?
Through Hell & Back is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Through Hell & Back?
Through Hell & Back has 306 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 93 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 239 ft to 452 ft.
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How long is Through Hell & Back?
Through Hell & Back is 5,072 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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