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Black River
Arizona
Blocked todayArizona
Blocked today
Free — you'll pick up right here.
35.1 mi
Distance
975 ft
Gain
12h 11m
Time
Conditions: Blocked
for hike, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 10 h ago · oldest 10 h
problem: Agency alerts
3 active alerts in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests; most severe: Benny Creek Campground/Southfork Day Use Area Closure Order - Springerville Ranger District
USFSPosted Sep 30, 2025 · checked 10 h ago
clear: Weather
Clear, high 55°F / low 55°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for hike
OpenWeather10 h ago
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Out & back
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Black River
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 35.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 975 ft
- Highest point
- 7,570 ft
- Lowest point
- 6,544 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Black River is a 35.07-mile out-and-back trail in Arizona managed by the Forest Service. The trail gains 975 feet of elevation.
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