more stats
2,239 ft
Distance
41 ft
Climb
-65 ft
Descent
00:02:46
Avg time
-24 ft
Altitude change
1,189 ft
Altitude min
1,238 ft
Altitude max
1,213 ft
Altitude start
1,189 ft
Altitude end
-1.084%
Grade
-11.852%
Grade max
14.002%
Grade min
647 ft
Distance climb
1,246 ft
Distance down
346 ft
Distance flat
00:02:46
Avg time

Little Black Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Black Mountain
    San Diego, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #70819 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #27822 in E-Biking
    • #39672 in Trail Running
    • #55256 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump

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
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.

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
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 103 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 687 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (6 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Little Black Loop located?
      Little Black Loop is located in Black Mountain, San Diego, California, United States. It is part of the Black Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.98073, -117.10424.
      ▼ How hard is Little Black Loop?
      Little Black Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.084%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Little Black Loop?
      Little Black Loop has 41 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 65 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,189 ft to 1,238 ft.
      ▼ Is Little Black Loop a point to point trail?
      Little Black Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Little Black Loop?
      Little Black Loop is 2,239 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Little Black Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Little Black Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Little Black Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Little Black Loop are:
      • April (69 activities)
      • May (62 activities)
      • March (43 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Little Black Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Little Black Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Little Black Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Little Black Loop. The trail is 2,239 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Little Black Loop?
      Little Black Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 4,270 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,761 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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