Black Mountain

Total Miles
5.3

Technical Rating

1

Easy

Best Time

Summer

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

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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

Ben Wright
Feb 16, 2025
4x4
Temporarily Closed
Closed Gate
Posted Sign
Nathan H
Jan 18, 2025
2022 Jeep Wrangler
Obstructed
Downed Tree
Trail was impassible about halfway through just after Yellow Post Site #6 due to a downed tree blocking the trail.
Gavin Maloof
Dec 05, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Dusty
Muddy/Wet
Rough/Deteriorated
Washboard
2wd Grand Cherokee, little slippage but made it with ease
Ruben Guerrero
Nov 09, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Dusty
Yellow Post 4 & 5. Easy to get to, dusty trail, minimal traffic perfect spot to get away from the city.
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