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4,560 ft
Distance
134 ft
Climb
-219 ft
Descent
00:13:11
Avg time
-85 ft
Altitude change
7,469 ft
Altitude min
7,674 ft
Altitude max
7,553 ft
Altitude start
7,467 ft
Altitude end
-1.9%
Grade
-26.4%
Grade max
25.5%
Grade min
1,467 ft
Distance climb
2,526 ft
Distance down
568 ft
Distance flat
00:13:11
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Black Pearl Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Herman
    Monument, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #78701 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #119299 in Trail Running
    • #94977 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

Starts rough and rocky, ends smooth and fast.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
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  • 33 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 118 rides
  • Last: Jun 20, 2026
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Very Dry
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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        Directions to black-pearl trailhead (39.088340, -104.919090)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Black Pearl

        Where is Black Pearl located?
        Black Pearl is located in Mount Herman, Monument, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Mount Herman trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.08834, -104.91909.
        How hard is Black Pearl?
        Black Pearl is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Black Pearl?
        Black Pearl has 134 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 219 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,469 ft to 7,674 ft.
        Is Black Pearl a point to point trail?
        Black Pearl is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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