Near Black Sage Trail
View point over the surrounding area
Near Black Sage Trail
The terrain is much more gnarly than the elevation profile would lead you to believe.

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Black Sage Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
A short technical trail with sweeping views of the surrounding area.
0.8
mi
Distance
141
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Views

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.84mi
Distance
141ft
Elevation Gain
137ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
340ft
High Point
245ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trial has steep inclines that offer some challenge. The upper trailhead is well marked off of Ambrosia Ln. The lower trailhead off of Aviara looks like a set of railroad tie stairs. If traveling from North to South, the trail will hit a steep concrete street (Docena Rd) about 0.2 miles in. The trail picks up again on the opposite side, but at the top of the hill.

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Contributors
Jason Fincher