Black Rock Mountain Road-BLM1022

Total Miles
14.9

Elevation

2,106.20 ft

Duration

2 Hours

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Overview

Black Rock Mtn Rd-BLM1022 is a point-to-point 15-mile trail rated 3 of 10. The trail is the primary route for those wishing to visit Cedar Pockets Overlook. Travelers will transit high desert plateaus, Pinyon Pine forests, sand washes and canyon road. When traveling north to south Little Purgatory Canyon will be visible for the first half mile of the trail. Continuing south areas that will be visible are "The Dives" very nice red-faced cliffs, the trail to Cedar Pockets Overlook and Low Mountain the tallest feature along the route. This trail may be closed by the BLM during winter months if road conditions deteriorate or become impassable.

Photos of Black Rock Mountain Road-BLM1022

Black Rock Mountain Road-BLM1022
Black Rock Mountain Road-BLM1022

Difficulty

Trail consisting of loose rocks, dirt, and sand with some slickrock surfaces, mud holes possible, no steps higher than 12". 4WD may be required, and aggressive tires a plus.

Technical Rating

3

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