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Hells Hole

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Ascending Hikes - Seasonal Fitness – Hells Hole

This is usually a straight forward out and back from West Chicago Creek Campground to an expansive glacial cirque. Given the goofy winter it would be a good idea to bring spikes just in case. Prior to the hike please review the 2026 Members Guide to Ascending Hikes and bring a goal you want to address.

Contacts

Mark Wolf
Mark Wolf
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 8.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,900 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 11,522 ft
  • Pace: 1.5 mph average

This is number three in my Ascending Hikes series. Again we will work on maintaining a steady pace and along the way our endurance will improve. We stay together and always enjoy ourselves.

Meet at Wooly Mammoth P&R section BB across from the gas station at 7:30 for a 7:45 departure.

Route/Place

Hells Hole

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

10 essentials plus spikes

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