Trail negotiates a steep exposed slope from the ridge trail 22 to Crescent Bluff Rd. Bicycles cannot be ridden up this trail, only pushed up therefore bicycle use is primarily to descend this trail. Ascent speeds are around 2 mph walking while 6 to 8 mph can be maintained on descent during the dry season. Equestrian and foot travel is bi-directional. This trail runs pretty close to the fall line in a number of locations therefore erosion may become more of an issue if traffic increases but right now it does not receive heavy traffic from any user community. Cyclists wishing to connect from Barloy Canyon Rd to Crescent Bluff Rd should use trail 22 unless they are "just curious." There are two odd structures made of welded steel tubing which look like they may have been the top of some kind of rotating observation tower. They are just west of the trail about the midway point. By the way, the map shows a second trail path in the mid section which balloons out to the west. That feature can be seen from across the canyon yet when you are actually on the trail, the use pattern directs you to the "straight" section.
Black Diamond Multiuse trail. Bi-directional use: Horse>Foot>> Bicycle.
| Start | Finish | Elevation loss (ft) | Elevation Gain (ft) | Average Slope (%) | Maximum Slope (%) |
| Crescent Bluff Rd | 22 | 28 | 222 | 13 | 30 |
Segments
| Segment start | Segment finish |
Distance (mi) |
Total Distance (mi) |
Comments |
| Crescent Bluff Rd | 22 | 0.36 | 0.36 |
Very soft sand |
Pictures
© Nick Mackenzie 2001-2002
Updated 10/30/06 12:16:18