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397 ft
Distance
-19 ft
Descent
00:00:49
Avg time
-19 ft
Altitude change
832 ft
Altitude min
851 ft
Altitude max
851 ft
Altitude start
833 ft
Altitude end
-4.8%
Grade
-9.1%
Grade max
-0.7%
Grade min
259 ft
Distance down
138 ft
Distance flat
00:00:49
Avg time

Death Gap Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    San Onofre
    San Clemente, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #204785 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #29334 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #6,910 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #649 in E-Biking
  • Trail Exposure
    High Risk
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump, Gap Jump

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AI Generated Description

Death Gap is a 397 ft popular double black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near San Clemente California. This mountain bike primary trail. It features jump and gap jump. Exposure: High Risk of Serious Injury. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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Jumps

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 62 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 169 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Death Gap located?
      Death Gap is located in San Onofre, San Clemente, California, United States. It is part of the San Onofre trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.43696, -117.5885.
      ▼ How hard is Death Gap?
      Death Gap is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 4.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Death Gap?
      The trail has 19 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 832 ft to 851 ft.
      ▼ How long is Death Gap?
      Death Gap is 397 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Death Gap?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Death Gap. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Death Gap? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Death Gap are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Death Gap?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Death Gap. The trail is 397 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Death Gap?
      Death Gap is a very popular trail. There have been 1,463 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,753 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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