Black Mountain
Total Miles
10.5
Elevation
2,262.27 ft
Duration
0.5 Hours
Technical Rating
Best Time
Summer
Trail Overview
This is a well-maintain fire road that takes you up to boulder basin group campsite. On the way there, you'll see some turns-outs for rock climbing and overlanding. During the winter months, trails may be impassable to due to snow. Almost all vehicles could make the drive. There is cell service if needed. If you are just going for a day, the town of Idyllwild is nearby for delicious food and drinks.
Photos of Black Mountain
Difficulty
The trail is maintained, but there are some some rocky spots, and it can get rutted.
Status Reports
Manuel Pelaez
Sep 29, 2024
2021 Toyota Tacoma
Open
Easy but rutted recommend high clearance but saw plenty of Subarus and RAV4s. Did it with rwd Taco no LSD or Locker engaged. Did not air down.
Joshua De Guzman
Sep 22, 2024
2019 Toyota 4Runner
Open
Normal
Pretty fun and easy trail. Didn’t want something too crazy since I’m new and it was just me and a passenger, so this was perfect!
Phil Atherton
Sep 08, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Dusty
Gorgeous views! Easy trail that didn’t require 4x4. We saw Subarus and other SUVs navigating with no issues. One of our favs!
Andrew A
Sep 01, 2024
2023 Jeep Gladiator
Open
Normal
Nice, easy trail with nice scenic look outs. Not busy today. A few ruts. A lot of AWD and 2WD were able to drive it. A few camp spots along the way.
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