We did a quick trip up Black Mountain Road just north of Idyllwild last weekend. Super easy trail, but really worth it as it has awesome views from the fire tower at the top (7772ft). Cool camping at the top too.
Length: 11 miles
Trail Rating: Green Circle Easiest
Street legal vehicles ONLY
Elevation: 5400’ to 7772’
4S01 Black Mountain is closed for the winter
South entrance on Hwy243 at
N33° 47.864 W116° 45.583
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Nice photos, Andyroo. It looks like a great place to visit.
We did Dark Canyon (4S02), which has to be even easier since it is almost all paved. It wasn't for the 4x4 challenge, but for my wife's benefit. Locals told us that's where you find the Dogwood and Redbud trees, which she is really into. We met a few cars on the road, but beyond Dark Canyon itself (Azalea Trail?) it was deserted.
By the way, nice camp trailer in your album. I hope to build one similar to it, maybe based on the military M416 or similar?
Cheers,