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1,952 ft
Distance
126 ft
Climb
00:04:36
Avg time
126 ft
Altitude change
862 ft
Altitude min
988 ft
Altitude max
862 ft
Altitude start
988 ft
Altitude end
6.5%
Grade
1.8%
Grade max
27.3%
Grade min
1,952 ft
Distance climb
00:04:36
Avg time

Sundevil Slinky Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
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    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Black Mountain
    San Diego, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #92688 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #66065 in E-Biking
    • #86327 in Trail Running
    • #66068 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Switchbacked Black Mountain access connects Sundevil Way and Nighthawk Trail.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to sundevil-slinky trailhead (32.970520, -117.112750)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Sundevil Slinky

        Where is Sundevil Slinky located?
        Sundevil Slinky 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 32.97052, -117.11275.
        How hard is Sundevil Slinky?
        Sundevil Slinky is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Sundevil Slinky?
        Sundevil Slinky has 126 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 862 ft to 988 ft.
        Is Sundevil Slinky a point to point trail?
        Sundevil Slinky is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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