Backside Black Mountain Range - B1688
Total Miles
15.7
Technical Rating
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Trail Type
Full-Width Road
Accessible By
Trail Overview
This 31-mile out-and-back trail takes you from the Cottonwood Bay Road up and down several washes of the Black Mountain Range. This is a very scenic trail that takes you through several different types of rock from Sandstone to Basaltic Lava Rock. There is a good chance of spotting a warren of burros along this trail. There is a steep section of the trail at approximately 7 miles which requires 4 Low to traverse.
Photos of Backside Black Mountain Range - B1688
Difficulty
This trail has several sandy washes with loose rocks up to 12 inches in height. There are washed-out portions of the road up to 12 inches in depth. Around 7 miles in there is a short section with steep climbs requiring 4 Low to climb.
Status Reports
Backside Black Mountain Range - B1688 can be accessed by the following ride types:
- High-Clearance 4x4
- SUV
- SxS (60")
- ATV (50")
- Dirt Bike
Backside Black Mountain Range - B1688 Map
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