California · Hiking · Ventana Wilderness · Near Gonzales

Black Cone

2.6 mi
round trip
788 ft
climb
3,675 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Caution today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 2 h ago

Is Black Cone open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Monterey Ranger District. It doesn't name Black Cone, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Monterey Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Black Cone is a 2.6-mile out-and-back hike in California's Ventana Wilderness, within the Monterey Ranger District of Los Padres National Forest. The trail rises from about 2,867 feet to 3,675 feet, a climb of 788 feet, and is rated easy. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is natural-surfaced, with horses allowed and bikes not. The trail is not accessible. It is open year-round, and the South Fork Trail starts just 0.1 mile away. Marble Peak Trail lies about 1.5 miles off, and the South Fork route is about 1.1 miles away. For camping, China Camp is roughly 6.6 miles from the trail.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Strawberry Camp

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Denny's

    Restaurant

    Open after 6
  • If it rains

    Sykes Hot Spring

    Hot spring

    Hot spring · 5.9 mi from Gonzales

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