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1.6 miles
Distance
29 ft
Climb
-116 ft
Descent
00:27:30
Avg time
-88 ft
Altitude change
7,176 ft
Altitude min
7,271 ft
Altitude max
7,263 ft
Altitude start
7,176 ft
Altitude end
-1.062%
Grade
-10.912%
Grade max
6.696%
Grade min
2,064 ft
Distance climb
4,881 ft
Distance down
1,334 ft
Distance flat
00:27:30
Avg time

Upper Hell Roaring Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Red Fish Lake
    Stanley, Idaho
  • Ref Number
    #089
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Hiking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #11175 in Hiking [+]
    • #12619 in Trail Running
    • #27831 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #94 in Hiking · Idaho [+]
    • #75 in Trail Running
    • #974 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Upper Hell Roaring is a 2 mile green difficulty singletrack trail located near Stanley Idaho. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. On average it takes 27 minutes to complete this trail.

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Upper Hell Roaring Trail Reports

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Jun 1, 2025 @ 10:58pm
Jun 1, 2025
Few trees. No snow. Road is also good to go.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Hell Roaring located?
      Upper Hell Roaring is located in Red Fish Lake, Stanley, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Red Fish Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.02884, -114.90633.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Hell Roaring?
      Upper Hell Roaring is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.062%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Hell Roaring?
      Upper Hell Roaring has 29 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 116 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,176 ft to 7,271 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Hell Roaring a point to point trail?
      Upper Hell Roaring is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Hell Roaring?
      Upper Hell Roaring is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Hell Roaring?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Hell Roaring. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Upper Hell Roaring?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Upper Hell Roaring are:
      • August (11 activities)
      • July (7 activities)
      • June (3 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Upper Hell Roaring? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Hell Roaring are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Upper Hell Roaring?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 40 minutes to hike Upper Hell Roaring. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Hell Roaring?
      Upper Hell Roaring is a very popular trail. There have been 145 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 143 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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