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Black Mountain Crest

Length: 2.16 mi

Est. time: 1h 6m

Gain: 561 ft

Loss: 1,111 ft

Max elev: 6,592 ft

Point-to-pointUnknownhike

Elevation profile

+561 ft gain · −1,111 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

BRIAR BOTTOM GROUP CAMPGROUND (Campground)

Build a loop

stitched loop

Black Mountain Crest + Black Mountain Crest Trail

10.9 mi · +2,061 ft · ~5.5 hr (est.)

Connect the dots

Plan smart, verify on site

Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, medium confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.

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