Black Mountain Road

Total Miles5.3
Technical Rating
1Easy
Best TimeSpring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Trail TypeFull-Width Road
Accessible By
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Trail Overview

This is an easy trail that most stock vehicles could tackle. There are some really beautiful views, and the high point is the lookout, which gives a breathtaking view of the sunset. There are 5 or 6 yellow post camping sites on the way up.

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Difficulty

No hard obstacles. Just some shallow ruts here and there that can be avoided.

Technical Rating

1

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JC Castro
Dec 05, 2025
2022 Ford Bronco
Temporarily Closed
Seasonal Closure
David Salvato
May 23, 2025
2023 Ford Bronco
Open
Normal
Trail is open. Very easy drive. Towed a trailer from the trailhead to the top of black mountain. Seen many small crossovers, managing the trail with no trouble. Campsites are fully open and ready for summer camping season.
Adam Juhasz
Jan 30, 2025
Temporarily Closed
Closed GateSeasonal Closure
Gate is closed with seasonal closure sign.
Sadie Bee
Oct 10, 2024
Open
Rough/Deteriorated
Lit
ali m.
May 25, 2024
Open
Hailey Bjerknes
Apr 08, 2024
Temporarily Closed
Seasonal ClosureClosed Gate
Carl Link
Feb 02, 2024
Temporarily Closed
Closed GateWeather Event
Gate closed ~2mi from CA-243 due to snowfall.
Nick K
Dec 02, 2023
Open
Snow/Ice
Nick K
Jul 04, 2023
Open
Normal
Alexander DeCamp
Apr 01, 2023
Temporarily Closed

Black Mountain Road Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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