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Hellhole Trail

The Hellhole Trail is a 3.75 mile trail starting near Hellhole Reservoir on the Eldorado National Forest and ending at Diamond Crossing in Granite Chief Wilderness on the Tahoe National Forest. Parts of this trail are difficult to follow due to its low use and remote nature.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

15E17

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

No bikes or motorized vehicles in Granite Chief Wilderness.

A Forest Service sign in front of a building.

Address: 10811 Stockrest Springs Rd. Truckee , CA 96161
Phone: 530-587-3558
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday-Friday (Closed on federal holidays)

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated January 16, 2026