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2.6 miles
Distance
90 ft
Climb
-882 ft
Descent
00:09:30
Avg time
-793 ft
Altitude change
2,790 ft
Altitude min
3,583 ft
Altitude max
3,583 ft
Altitude start
2,790 ft
Altitude end
-5.784%
Grade
-24.932%
Grade max
13.475%
Grade min
1,780 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,077 ft
Distance flat
00:09:30
Avg time

Long Blacks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    El Paso Mountains
    Ridgecrest, California
  • AKA
    Boundary Road to CCCC on Blacks
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #85708 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #286091 in Trail Running
    • #276552 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Pedally and smooth to start, transitioning into some rolling hills that will require you to pedal to maintain your momentum and really get moving on the other side. Links to Blacks Downhill.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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Mar 14, 2021 @ 11:08am
Mar 14, 2021
 it's getting a little hard to figure out which way to go with all of the trails available off the main path.
May 29, 2020 @ 5:17am
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Jan 19, 2020 @ 1:58pm
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Long Blacks

        ▼ Where is Long Blacks located?
        Long Blacks 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 35.53717, -117.64499.
        ▼ How hard is Long Blacks?
        Long Blacks is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.784%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Long Blacks?
        Long Blacks has 90 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 882 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,790 ft to 3,583 ft.
        ▼ Is Long Blacks a point to point trail?
        Long Blacks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Long Blacks?
        Long Blacks is 2.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Long Blacks?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Long Blacks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Long Blacks?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Long Blacks are:
        • December (8 activities)
        • October (7 activities)
        • November (5 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Long Blacks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Long Blacks are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Long Blacks?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Long Blacks. The trail is 2.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Long Blacks?
        Long Blacks is a very popular trail. There have been 892 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 933 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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