Sand road starts out gentle enough at an altitude of 70 feet then becomes quite steep and rutted before it crests the ridge at an altitude of 350 to descend through soft sand to Jacks Road at an altitude of 120 feet. Soft sand on southern segment and ruts on northern segment make this trail more difficult than its grade would predict. Bicycle descent speeds average 12 mph due to the sand on the south side and the ruts on the north side of the ridge crested by Trail 34. Ascent speeds are 4 to 6 mph. The sandstone mesa to the west has a number of shallow caves which show no evidence of habitation.
Black Diamond Multiuse road. Bi-directional use: Foot>Horse>Bicycle.
| Start | Finish | Elevation loss | Elevation Gain | Average Slope | Maximum Slope |
| Jacks Rd | Old Reservation Rd | 323 | 279 | 11 |
Segments
| Segment start | Segment finish |
Distance (mi) |
Total Distance (mi) |
Comments |
| Jacks Rd | 04 & 31 |
0.15 |
0.15 |
Mostly firm sand |
| 04 & 31 | Old Ranger Station |
0.22 |
0.37 |
Lots of soft sand |
| Old Ranger Station | 34 |
0.14 |
0.51 |
Lots of soft sand |
| 34 | Old Reservation Rd |
0.47 |
0.98 |
Mostly firm sand |
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© Nick Mackenzie 2001-2002
Updated 10/30/06 12:16:18