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4,465 ft
Distance
98 ft
Climb
-178 ft
Descent
00:06:59
Avg time
-80 ft
Altitude change
716 ft
Altitude min
802 ft
Altitude max
796 ft
Altitude start
716 ft
Altitude end
-1.79%
Grade
-21.554%
Grade max
17.517%
Grade min
1,552 ft
Distance climb
2,887 ft
Distance down
26 ft
Distance flat
00:06:59
Avg time
Lilac Trail Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBlack Mountain
San Diego, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (3 votes)
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 100 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
Blue because it has a rock-garden and cornery-bridge that can be challenging for beginners. No shame in walking.
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Not suitable for adaptive MTB. Use Carmel Valley Rd to access Awhee.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 9 rides
- 9 miles average
6 Months
- 194 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
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- 1,391 rides
- Last: Jun 20, 2026
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Directions to lilac-trail trailhead
(32.992430, -117.116500)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lilac Trail
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Where is Lilac Trail located?
Lilac 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 32.99243, -117.1165.
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How hard is Lilac Trail?
Lilac Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.79%.
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What is the elevation gain for Lilac Trail?
Lilac Trail has 98 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 178 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 716 ft to 802 ft.
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Is Lilac Trail a point to point trail?
Lilac Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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