Hotter N' Hell Trail Run

Hotter 'N Hell Trail Run

Hotter 'N Hell is a trail race held at Oak Mountain State Park near Birmingham, Alabama on July 25. The event offers two distance options and uses the Cedar Pavilion at the south end of Double Oak Lake as the start and finish area. Bathrooms are located at the north end of the main parking lot, behind the lot, and by the Peavine aid station.

Distances

• 9 mile
• 18 mile

The course follows bike and singletrack trails including Mr. Toad, Foreplay, BUMP, Green, White, and Yellow trails. Runners climb Double Oak Mountain, descend into Peavine Gorge, cross Peavine Creek, and pass Peavine Falls where the route crosses the pool at the base of the falls. The route includes steep, rocky sections, wooden bridges, several creek crossings, and technical footing, and 18 mile entrants complete two laps of the 9 mile circuit.

Race equipment and rules include ankle timing tags that must not be removed while wearing them, a mandatory minimum of 16 oz of water carried at the start of each lap with visual check at check in, and a required refill at the Peavine aid station. Participants who do not use Trailwind must consume electrolytes during the race. Park entry requires a $5 per person fee. Packet pickup is available at Mountain High Outfitters and at the Cedar Pavilion. GPX and CalTopo course files are provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.