Hell Hole Trail upper
3.3 mi
Distance
525 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 21m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Hell Hole Trail upper is a point-to-point trail in Placer County, California. It is 3.3 miles long and gains 525 feet. The surface is dirt. Per OpenStreetMap contributors, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Sunnyside-Tahoe City, California, about 9 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,793 ft |
| High point | 0.6 mi | 1,861 ft |
| End | 3.3 mi | 1,844 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Sunnyside-Tahoe City, CA · about 9 mi away
- County:
- Placer County, CA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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