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Black Mountain

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About Black Mountain:

A drive up a dusty road will bring you to a forest littered with beautiful granite boulders. Most of the problems here are OTD and hard. The landings couldn't be better though, flat and generally soft. Well worth a visit! In the winter the road is locked, so don't bother, unless you're up for a stout hike in. This is a prime summer/fall spot due to the elevation.
Nearest town or city: Idyllwild
Directions: From the I-10, between Redlands and Palm Springs, exit on 243 towards Idyllwild. Continue up the road for about 19 miles. You will see a sign for Black Mountain that leads you to the left up a winding dirt road. Follow this road for about 4 miles to reach the turnout for OK Coral. Continue up the road a few more miles to reach Boulder Basin and the other campgrounds.
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Camping: Yes
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Quantity of Climbs: Year

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Forum Discussions (7 posts)

  Subject Author Replies Last Post
No Replies Is the road to Black Mountain Open yet? wmayville 0 May 31 2011, 9:46 PM
With Replies Becky: I have your bracelet bandycoot 5 Sep 28 2009, 9:34 PM
No Replies A lost lonely pair of Pontas mechanikermaat 0 Jul 17 2008, 8:48 PM
No Replies Status on closure of Black Mountain? alleyehave 0 Nov 14 2006, 1:52 AM
With Replies gates open? triceisright 2 May 01 2006, 6:48 AM
No Replies black mountain conditions? luvchoss 0 May 10 2005, 10:47 PM
With Replies Where is Black Mountain? jmlangford 1 Jun 26 2002, 2:37 AM