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Recommended gear for this trail
LGPO Pick
Salomon
Elixir Tour Mid WP
Waterproof mid-height boot ideal for rocky terrain
203.38 $
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Everything you need to know before you goWhen?
Opening hours
No information
Varies by season
Best season
Fall
Spectacular colors
Best time
Early morning
Less crowded
Weather (next days)
Loading
How much?
Entry fees
Adult
Not available
Child
—
What to bring?
Gear
- Hiking shoes Essential
- → Salomon Elixir Tour Mid WP · 203.38 $
- Layered clothing Essential
- Rain jacket Essential
- Trekking poles
- → Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork · 69.99 $
- Headlamp
- → Petzl Actik Core 625 · 103.95 $
Water & food
2L minimum
No water point on the trail
Bring energy snacks for a 4h+ hike
Good to know
Park rules
No dogs
Safety
Download the GPX before you go
Limited cellular coverage on the trail
Slippery after rain
Be careful on rocky sections
In an emergency
Emergency
911
Parking GPS
42.311677, -105.376498
Center
Not available
FAQ - Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to knowVery hard
332.53 M
No
No
The trail is 1.0 mile point-to-point with approximately 225 meters (739 feet) of elevation gain. The final 300 yards are hiking-only; the rest is motorized.
Rated Difficult. The elevation ranges from 8,648 feet at the trailhead to 9,387 feet at the summit.
A high-clearance 4WD vehicle is recommended, especially during wet conditions. The motorized portion is open to vehicles 50 inches or less in width.
The Black Mountain Fire Lookout was constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).
Near Sheridan, Wyoming, in the Bighorn National Forest area. The trail begins at Forest System Road (FSR) 222.
No reliable water sources exist on the mountain. Carry all water you need from the trailhead.
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