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3.9 Miles - out & back
4637' - 5638'
Late Spring after the snow melt
Hell Hole is a relatively short trail for the long drive, but well worth the trip. The trail is steep and narrow with little opportunity to pass. The trail begins to the North and works its way East down to the reservoir, increasing in difficulty. Keep in mind that you will need to return the same way you came. If the trail becomes to difficult turn back before having to return back up the same tough obstacles.
The trail lets out on the shore of the reservoir in a fairly secluded location.
Depending on the level of the reservoir there are additional difficult challenges in exploring the shoreline. Camping is allowed along the shore of the reservoir, so bring your fishing pole or kayak and make a weekend out
of it!
There is potable water and vault toilets at near by Hell Hole Campground, if needed before you start the trail.
Trail Marker - You will roughly follow the power lines for the fist half mile of the trail. At this point you will come across the only trail marker.
Difficult Rock Garden - This point is the most difficult of the trail, without a doubt. There are several decent sized rocks to maneuver as you make your way down. Take careful consideration and turn around now if you have any doubts.
Remember once down this is the only way back out!
Rock Ledges - While the ledges are fairly steep they have pretty smooth approaches and departures. This section proved to look worse than it was for me. Use caution and minimize your speed
End of the Trail - The trail end on the shore of the reservoir and depending on the lake level there are plenty of rocks to play on around the shoreline. There are a few great places to camp just within the treeline.
Immediately after reaching the end of the trail there is a creek crossing before your reach the better camp spots. The creek maybe very difficult to ford depending on the creek and lake levels.