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112 ft
Distance
-21 ft
Descent
1,570 ft
High Point
-25 ft
Altitude change
1,544 ft
Altitude min
1,570 ft
Altitude start
1,545 ft
Altitude end
-22.6%
Grade
-32.1%
Grade max
-14.7%
Grade min
112 ft
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Black Light Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Brooktrails Greenbelt
    Willits, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular In Reverse
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

Black Light is a very short trail that comes off of, short-cuts a turn on, and drops you back onto Green Light. It is on the steeper side of the Beginner Zone trails and is rocking some rocks. It also skirts a pretty cool hollowed-out redwood stump.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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        Directions to black-light trailhead (39.431360, -123.381860)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Black Light

        Where is Black Light located?
        Black Light is located in Brooktrails Greenbelt, Willits, California, United States. It is part of the Brooktrails Greenbelt trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.43136, -123.38186.
        How hard is Black Light?
        Black Light is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 22.6%.
        What is the elevation gain for Black Light?
        The trail has 21 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,544 ft to 1,570 ft.
        Is Black Light a point to point trail?
        Yes, Black Light is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Black Light?
        Black Light is 112 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Black Light?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Black Light. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        How do I access Black Light? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Black Light are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How busy is Black Light?
        Black Light is a moderately popular trail. There have been 30 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 42 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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