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2.0 miles
Distance
22 ft
Climb
-1,615 ft
Descent
00:12:43
Avg time
-1,592 ft
Altitude change
4,563 ft
Altitude min
6,178 ft
Altitude max
6,164 ft
Altitude start
4,573 ft
Altitude end
-15.3%
Grade
-83.7%
Grade max
8.3%
Grade min
584 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
00:12:43
Avg time

Black Hard Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Ax-les-Thermes
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #45278 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #70771 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Rock Garden

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AI Generated Description

Black Hard is a highly rated 3 km popular black difficulty singletrack trail located near Ax-les-Thermes. This multi-use trail can be used downhill only. It features berm, jump and rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 2 rides
  • 43 miles avg distance
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  • 16 rides
  • Last: Aug 17, 2026
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Black Hard Trail Reports

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Aug 17, 2023 @ 1:22pm
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Avg: 4.45 (7 votes)
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      Directions to black-hard trailhead (42.683920, 1.799400)
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      AX 3 DOMAINES | ⚫ Pista Negra: Black Hard
      mtb
      9:06 | 713 | Aug 11, 2021 , Ax-les-Thermes
      axe les thermes ' black Hard '
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      7:55 | 113 | Aug 14, 2017 , Ax-les-Thermes
      4.9 ★★★★★
      7 Ratings
      5 ★ 86%
      4 ★ 14%
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      snaker4 snaker4
      En general diría que es azul/roja pero tiene algunos pasos técnicos negros. Muy muy chula
      jzijlstra
      Very nice natural tech trail. Few black features, otherwise red-ish.

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      Frequently Asked Questions About Black Hard

      ▼ Where is Black Hard located?
      Black Hard is located in Ax-les-Thermes, France. It is part of the Ax-les-Thermes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.68392, 1.7994.
      ▼ How hard is Black Hard?
      Black Hard is rated as Black difficulty. The average grade is 15.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Black Hard?
      Black Hard has 22 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,615 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,563 ft to 6,178 ft.
      ▼ Is Black Hard a point to point trail?
      Yes, Black Hard is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Black Hard?
      Black Hard is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Black Hard?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Black Hard. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Black Hard?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Black Hard are:
      • July (3 activities)
      • August (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Black Hard? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Black Hard are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Black Hard?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Black Hard. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Black Hard?
      Black Hard is a very popular trail. There have been 156 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 208 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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