ACCESS: The Hell Roaring Trailhead is small. Be prepared to park a little ways from the trailhead. Please do not park in the sagebrush or trees on the side of the road, it destroys delicate alpine habitat.
Please don’t cut switchbacks! It causes erosion, destroys vegetation, and ruins the trail. This trail has switchbacks, please use them!
Most of our trailheads do not have trash facilities. Please be prepared to pack out all of your trash from the trail and trailhead.
Fires are allowed ONLY on a fire pan or fire blanket. If you see a rock fire ring on the ground it is illegal, please don't use it. Bring a camp stove to cook instead of having a fire. Check fire restrictions before you go.
Bury human waste 6-8 inches deep. All toilet paper and wipes must be packed out. There is not a restroom at Hell Roaring Trailhead.
Store your food in a bear hang or bear proof container. A fed bear IS a dead bear. Help keep our wildlife wild.
This trail enters wilderness. You need a free wilderness permit which can be picked up at the trailhead. Make sure you are aware of all the wilderness regulations.
Trailhead: Hell Roaring Trailhead
Round trip: 8.1 miles from lower trailhead
Elevation gain: 600 ft
Hell Roaring has two trailheads. The upper trailhead can only be accessed by high clearance, 4-wheel drive vehicles along a very rough road. Parking is very limited. The lower trailhead is accessible by passenger car. Hike up the valley through lodgepole pine forests along a trail that climbs very gradually. Hell Roaring Lake gives great views of the Finger of Fate, a granite rock formation.
Group size cannot exceed 12 people. If your group size is 8 – 12 people you must obtain a group permit from the Stanley Ranger Station or Redfish Visitor Center.
