Hells Kitchen Trail

Mapped as Hells Kitchen

Hiking trail · Pocatello / Southeast · Trailhead near Montpelier, ID

3.4 mi5.4 kmRound trip

≈1,020 ft≈311 mElevation gain

8,343 ft2,543 mHigh point

2 hr 9 minEstimated time

Moderate1.7 mi / 2.7 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 2.5 mi (4.0 km) on FR 30430

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Hells Kitchen (#3342)

Trailhead

Near Montpelier, ID

Coordinates: 42.31888, -111.58027

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Overview

Hells Kitchen Trail is a round-trip hike of 3.4 mi / 5.4 km near Montpelier, ID. Expect about 1,020 ft / 311 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 8,343 ft / 2,543 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 9 min. High-elevation trail, usually snow-free from mid-July into October. Before then, expect snow and possible avalanche danger.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 7,365 ft / 2,245 m · high 8,340 ft / 2,542 m

Nearby

Lone PineHiking trail · 2.9 mi / 4.7 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: U.S. Forest Service.