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3,435 ft
Distance
92 ft
Climb
-55 ft
Descent
00:05:37
Avg time
37 ft
Altitude change
620 ft
Altitude min
710 ft
Altitude max
672 ft
Altitude start
709 ft
Altitude end
1.1%
Grade
-26.1%
Grade max
10.7%
Grade min
2,552 ft
Distance climb
745 ft
Distance down
138 ft
Distance flat
00:05:37
Avg time

Ahwee Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
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    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Black Mountain
    San Diego, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #46556 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #9082 in E-Biking
    • #9254 in Trail Running
    • #44189 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge
  • Land Owner
    City of San Diego

Smooth, fast singletrack that connects Gliderport and the Lilac Trail to Black Mountain Ranch Park.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.

Some tight turns that may require a three-point turn

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles average
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  • 197 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 1,512 rides
  • Last: Jun 21, 2026
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        Directions to ahwee-trail trailhead (32.991370, -117.124620)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Ahwee Trail

        ▼ Where is Ahwee Trail located?
        Ahwee Trail 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 32.99137, -117.12462.
        ▼ How hard is Ahwee Trail?
        Ahwee Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ahwee Trail?
        Ahwee Trail has 92 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 55 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 620 ft to 710 ft.
        ▼ Is Ahwee Trail a point to point trail?
        Ahwee Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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