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| Hell's Hole Trail |
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Beginning Elevation:
3,920 Feet
Difficulty:
Most Difficult
Elevation Gain:
1,560
High Point:
5,480 Feet
Length:
5.3 Miles
Trail Number:
284
USGS Maps:
Aztec Peak, Armer Mountain, and Copper Mountain
Reservation:
No
Season:
Spring - Fall
From Young, Travel south on State Highway 288 for about 18 miles to Reynolds Creek. Take Reynolds Creek Road (FR #410) and drive 4 miles to the Reynolds trailhead.
Location Information
From Reynolds Trailhead, Hell's Hole Trail climbs about 200 feet within the first mile. The trail then drops to Workman Creek and continues west, then climbs past the Boyer Trail junction to 5,480. The trail then drops back into Workman Creek and Hell's Hole. This trail overlooks both Rose and Reynolds Creeks, and offers views of extremely rugged and beautiful Salome Wilderness.Portions of this trail are in the Salome Wilderness and special care is required by hikers and riders. Check with District Office for more information. Use of horses on this trail is discouraged; it can be hazardous for them and there is no place for them at the end of the trail which does not damage the riparian area.
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