Black Mountain

Black Mountain, high point of the El Paso Mountains

From the trailhead descend to the saddle on the north side of this bump. Hike up to the gully just west of elevation 4546'. Go up to the top of this gully and enter another gully above. Continue up this gully passing a field of boulders on the left and up to the saddle just southwest of the crater at elevation 4942'. Hike northwest up to the top of the ridge. Turn right and follow this ridge up to the summit.

Trailhead:

4WD recommended - From Mojave, go north on SR 14 for 20.7 miles to the Randsburg Road on the right. Turn right. Go east on the Randsburg Road 11.1 miles to a dirt road on the left at some white drums. This is Mesquite Canyon Road (signed EP 100). Turn left (north). This junction is 1.1 miles west of the junction of the Garlock Road and the Randsburg Road. Note your odometer and go as follows: At 4.0 miles, junction. Go straight (downhill) continuing on EP 100. At 4.2 miles, a fork, go right on EP 15/26. At 5.3 miles, a parking area on the left or need high clearance to get closer to the trailhead up the hill. (35.455667, -117.839648)
Difficulty:

Easy hike - the drive is tougher than the hike
Aesthetic Rating:

Fantastic desert views
Distance:

4 miles round trip and 1450 ft of elevation gain
Type:

Dayhike