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Black Mountain Trail

Trail on Azalea Creek, Twin Pines Creek, Indian Creek, Mellor Creek in San Bernardino NF near Cabazon, CA

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Length

3½mi

Surface

Dirt

Trail Number

#2E35

Allows Hiking

Yes

Allows Horses

Yes

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On Official Website

This hike leaves from Highway 243, 1.3 miles south of the Vista Grande Fire Station, near mile marker 16.75. The trail begins in chaparral at 5140 ft. and ends on the forested slopes of Black Mountain, elevation 7772 ft. at the Lookout Tower. This trail is considered strenuous. There are excellent views of the Banning Pass and Mt. San Gorgonio. This trail passes through a Research Natural Area containing ecosystems used for research and study purposes. Black Mountain Lookout Tower is staffed by volunteers May through October, best views are seen on the observation deck.

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Taxonomy

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Waterbodies

Twin Pines Creek

Ecology

California Montane Chaparral and Woodlands

Southern California Mountains

Southern California Lower Montane Shrub and Woodland

Southern California Montane Conifer Forest

Black Mountain Trail

Black Mountain Trail

Black Mountain Trail