Black Canyon

Trail Overview

This 2.5-mile trail leaves the valley floor and heads up the Black Canyon where it rises over 1,250 feet. The dirt road quickly turns into a very rocky path. The first real obstacle is crossing a long rocky wash. High clearance is recommended from this point forward. The rock walls surrounding the canyon start to rise. On the last mile, you drop into a very rocky area. The trail can be off-camber in many sections. The trail "ends" as it becomes very narrow and only accessible by very high-clearance specialized 4x4 vehicles. The views of the Eastern Sierra going back down the grade are stunning.

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Difficulty

The trail gets more rocky, off-camber, and difficult as you go up the grade. The rocks appear to be less sharp and more rounded. High clearance 4x4 is highly recommended. Those looking for a challenge and who have the appropriate rig may be able to continue up the grade.

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