Black Mountain

Total Miles
5.3

Technical Rating

1

Easy

Best Time

Summer

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

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Black Mountain
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Trail Overview

This well-maintained fire road takes you up to boulder basin group campsite. On the way there, you'll see some turn-outs for rock climbing and overlanding. During the winter months, trails may be impassable 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

Black Mountain
Black Mountain

Difficulty

The trail is maintained, but there are some some rocky spots, and it can get rutted.

Technical Rating

1

Status Reports

David Salvato
Apr 26, 2025
2023 Ford Bronco
Temporarily Closed
Seasonal Closure
Normal fire road conditions. Nothing dangerous to report. Trail gate, was closed at the group camp location. There was snow above 6000 feet. Trail is likely to open second week in May unless there is still too much snow on ice at the higher elevations. Watch for Trail traffic. Follow Trail etiquette and be courteous to others.
Chris E
Apr 23, 2025
2024 Jeep Wrangler
Temporarily Closed
Trail Restoration
Midway through there’s a gate that says closed for the season
Aidan Lopez
Apr 12, 2025
4x4
Temporarily Closed
Seasonal Closure
Fire Danger
Ben Wright
Feb 16, 2025
4x4
Temporarily Closed
Closed Gate
Posted Sign

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