Length: 8.78 mi
Est. time: 4h 24m
Gain: 1,500 ft
Loss: 4,364 ft
Max elev: 6,638 ft
Elevation profile
+1,500 ft gain · −4,364 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
BRIAR BOTTOM GROUP CAMPGROUND (Campground)
Black Mountain Crest + Black Mountain Crest Trail
10.9 mi · +2,061 ft · ~5.5 hr (est.)
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.