Mountain Bike

10.1 miles

Distance

1,381 ft

Climb

-1,407 ft

Descent

1,246 ft

High Point

Adaptive Riders, this route is rated aMTB3. You will need a support rider. Consult POIs for info on gates. Suspension, clearance, and rear-wheel-drive highly recommended.

This route is intended for adaptive riders, but anyone can do it of course. It bypasses Lilac Trail , which has significant narrow off-camber exposure, goes clockwise on Manzanita Loop , and goes down the west side of Miners Ridge Loop. The route becomes aMTB2 if you negate Manzanita Loop. Equipment capability (suspension, clearance, and rear-wheel-drive) and practice will determine if you can ride the west side of Miners Ridge Loop solo. Avoid the east side of Miners Ridge Loop. It requires major assistance to get through. Highly recommended to add in a loop on Black Widow.

source: The UNPavement

Detailed Description

aMTB3 Black Mountain Loop is a 10 mile popular intermediate route located near San Diego California. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 14 trails. This route climbs 1,381 ft with a max elevation of 1,246 ft then descends -1,407 ft.

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Trails in Route

	Sundevil Slinky				1,706 ft
	Demaca-Nighthawk Connector				1,919 ft
	Nighthawk Runner				1,070 ft
	Little Black Loop				1,995 ft
	Manzanita Loop				2 miles
	Demaca Drop				1,378 ft
	Danger is My Buisness				1,217 ft
	Miner's Loop Connector				1,929 ft
	Ahwee Trail				3,402 ft
	Soccer Balls				1,053 ft
	Maler Dirt Climb				420 ft
	Maler to Summit Rd				997 ft
	Wheelie Drop				1,004 ft
	Oviedo Connector				223 ft

Details

Riding area

Black Mountain
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Other Activities
- E-Bike
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Loop
eBike Allowed

Yes
Bike type

DH, AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB
Direction

One Direction
Physical rating

Moderate

More Stats for aMTB3 Black Mountain Loop mountain bike route

Avg time

1 hr 19 min
Altitude min

604 ft
Altitude start

747 ft
Altitude end

722 ft
Grade max

-45.4%
Grade min

57.3%
Distance climb

5 miles
Distance down

4 miles
Distance flat

1 mile

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status	trail	date	condition	description
	Ahwee Trail	May 3, 2025 @ 6:14am May 3, 2025
	Miner's Loop Connector	May 3, 2025 @ 6:14am May 3, 2025
	Demaca Drop	May 3, 2025 @ 6:14am May 3, 2025
	Danger is My Buisness	May 3, 2025 @ 6:14am May 3, 2025
	Little Black Loop	May 3, 2025 @ 6:14am May 3, 2025