Colorado · Hiking

Black Point

5.4 mi
round trip
2,304 ft
climb
7,456 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Black Point open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. It doesn't name Black Point, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Black Point is a moderate hike of about 5.4 miles in the Grand Valley Ranger District of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests in Colorado, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about 5.4 miles long, with a total climb of about 2,300 feet, and it is an out-and-back route that starts and ends at roughly 7,410 feet. The steepest stretch comes early, around 0.3 miles in, with a grade of about 25 percent. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows horses. Bikes are not permitted. The most comfortable time to go is typically late spring through early fall. A nearby weather station records typical averages of about 70°F in September and 50°F in June, with July the warmest month at around 75°F. Nearby, Bad Land and Winter Camp are both hikes within about 2 miles. Big Dominguez Creek, a canoeing spot, is about 4.4 miles away, and the Dominguez Cutoff is about 4.5 miles away.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.