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Nighthawk Trail – Miner's Ridge Loop Trailhead loop from Black Mountain Ranch

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Nighthawk Trail – Miner's Ridge Loop Trailhead loop from Black Mountain Ranch

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Nighthawk Trail – Miner's Ridge Loop Trailhead loop from Black Mountain Ranch

01:11

11.6km

270m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.20 km for 148 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.44 km

This trailhead leads to the Miner's Ridge Loop Trail. It is a rocky trail that loops over a ridge with pleasant views of the Peñasquitos area. There are some stairs on steeper parts of the trail. It connects to the Nighthawk Trail leading to the Black Mountain summit.

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11.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.75 km

4.04 km

2.24 km

421 m

192 m

Surfaces

8.90 km

1.40 km

1.11 km

158 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Comments

June 17, 2024,Mountain Bike Tour

From the parking area, you'll start on a fire road, PASS Awnee trail and take the road left for the Black Mtn loop.

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Nighthawk Trail – Miner's Ridge Loop Trailhead loop from Black Mountain Ranch

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Miner's Ridge Loop Trailhead

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