Black Mountain
- 4.7 mi
- round trip
- 3,624 ft
- climb
- 4,945 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Black Mountain open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists an alert for Ukonom Ranger District.
Ishi Pishi River Area Use Restriction
Agency alert covering Ukonom Ranger District · Order 05-05-58-26-04 · USFS · Ukonom Ranger District
As of · Source: USFS · Ukonom Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Black Mountain is a hard hike in California's Marble Mountain Wilderness, part of the Ukonom Ranger District of Six Rivers National Forest. The trail is an out-and-back that climbs from about 1,280 feet to 4,945 feet, a total gain of 3,624 feet over roughly 4.7 miles. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is open year-round. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows both horses and bikes. That makes it a versatile option for riders and pack animals, though the climb is steep and the distance is long, so plan for a full day. Several other routes sit within a few miles. Let'er Buck is about 1.6 miles away, and Haypress and Wooley Creek Trail are each about 1.8 miles off. For an overnight base, Oak Bottom Campground lies about 6.8 miles away.
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Let'er Buck
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Haypress
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Wooley Camp
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WOOLEY CREEK
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Half Moon
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Torgerson
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Medicine Mountain
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