Little Black Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBlack Mountain
San Diego, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailJump
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
- 90 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
Trail is part of a loop that includes several other trails. This trail is good for accessing the Roadrunner Loop trail or heading to or from the southern entrances to Black Mountain trails.
Access Info
The sign at the north end of the trail says "Little Black Loop".
Adaptive Bike Info
Mostly aMTB1 except for a couple spots that adaptive riders with higher disability level might need a spot on. Most riders will be good though.
Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Little Black Loop multi-use trail trail
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Altitude change-24 ft
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Altitude min1,189 ft
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Altitude max1,238 ft
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Altitude start1,213 ft
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Altitude end1,189 ft
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Grade-1.084%
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Grade max-11.852%
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Grade min14.002%
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Distance climb647 ft
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Distance down1,246 ft
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Distance flat346 ft
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Avg time00:02:46
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Avg reverse time00:03:20
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- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction.
- > 96%
- > 90%
- > 80%
- > 70%
- > 50%
- < 50%
- bi-directional trail
- no data
- < 2 days
- < 1 week
- < 2 weeks
- < 1 month
- < 6 months
- > 6 months
- Downhill Only
- Downhill Primary
- Both Directions
- Uphill Primary
- Uphill Only
- One Direction
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- mountain biking recent
- mountain biking (>6 month)
- hiking (1 year)
- moto (1 year)
- Downhill Ski
- Backcountry Ski
- Nordic Ski
- Snowmobile
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
- 2 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
- 80 rides
- 18 miles avg distance
- 496 rides
- Last: Jul 12, 2025
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