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997 ft
Distance
23 ft
Climb
00:01:10
Avg time
24 ft
Altitude change
600 ft
Altitude min
624 ft
Altitude max
600 ft
Altitude start
623 ft
Altitude end
2.4%
Grade
10.1%
Grade min
846 ft
Distance climb
59 ft
Distance flat
00:01:10
Avg time
Maler trail 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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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in E-Biking
- 80 in Trail Running
- 45 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerCity of San Diego
This links Black Mountain Road to the Aqueduct Service Road. It's shaded Head west down Maler to catch the series of trails leading to McGonigle canyon.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 23.1 km average
6 Months
- 28 rides
- 22.7 km avg distance
All
- 152 rides
- Last: Sep 29, 2026
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Directions to maler-trail trailhead
(32.980670, -117.130900)
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Jun 16, 2025 , San Diego
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