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850 ft
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-130 ft
Descent
00:00:44
Avg time
-126 ft
Altitude change
3,236 ft
Altitude min
3,362 ft
Altitude max
3,362 ft
Altitude start
3,236 ft
Altitude end
-14.819%
Grade
-27.107%
Grade max
1.086%
Grade min
198 ft
Distance climb
652 ft
Distance down
00:00:44
Avg time

Blacks Downhill Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    El Paso Mountains
    Ridgecrest, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #77859 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #364984 in Trail Running
    • #318802 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,519 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #14,627 in Trail Running
    • #13,689 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This is the beginning section of the blacks downhill trail. It's popular for the 4 mile loop ride. Road Runner is the local favorite as it combines more downhill.

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    Land Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blacks Downhill located?
      Blacks Downhill is located in El Paso Mountains, Ridgecrest, California, United States. It is part of the El Paso Mountains trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.54686, -117.6639.
      ▼ How hard is Blacks Downhill?
      Blacks Downhill is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 14.819%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blacks Downhill?
      Blacks Downhill has 1 m of elevation gain. The trail has 40 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 986 m to 1,025 m.
      ▼ Is Blacks Downhill a point to point trail?
      Yes, Blacks Downhill is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Blacks Downhill?
      Blacks Downhill is 259.0 m long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blacks Downhill?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Blacks Downhill. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Blacks Downhill? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blacks Downhill are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Blacks Downhill?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Blacks Downhill. The trail is 259.0 m long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Blacks Downhill?
      Blacks Downhill is a moderately popular trail. There have been 272 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 278 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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