Black Rock Trail

Total Miles 2.1
Technical Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time Fall, Summer, Spring
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

This trail is very rocky and slow going. There are a handful of steep grades, loose rocks, and rocky ledges throughout the trail. A couple of erosion ruts are present as well. 4WD is recommended. Incredible views of the surrounding desert landscape and down into the gorge. This trail leads to a couple of other trails, one being Starvation Point that will take you to Elephant Arch and the Gorge overlook.

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Difficulty

This trail is very rocky and slow going. There are a handful of steep grades, loose rocks and rocky ledges throughout the trail. A couple of erosion ruts are present as well. 4WD is recommended. Incredible views of the surrounding desert landscape and down into the gorge. This trail leads to a couple other trails, one being Starvation Point that will take you to Elephant Arch and the Gorge overlook.

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

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Scott Birdsell
Jun 11, 2025
Open
Dry, rocky in places. Ran in a UTV in 2wd to the view point and back in about 1 hour. Decent size staging area at the beginning of the trail.
Dan Adams
Jan 14, 2024
Open
Well maintained, no issues in a stock Jeep Rubicon.

Black Rock Trail Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

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

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