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Black Mountain Trail

Hiking trail · St. Joe / Silver Valley · Trailhead near Pierce, ID

16.2 mi26 kmRound trip
≈5,262 ft≈1,604 mElevation gain
7,064 ft2,153 mHigh point
9 hr 24 minEstimated time

HardOut and back to Black Mountain. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

8.1 mi (13.0 km) to Black Mountain
Pass: unknown, check before you go
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Black Mountain (#396)
Trailhead
Off County Road 247, near Pierce, ID
Coordinates: 46.83752, -115.58519
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Overview

Black Mountain Trail is a round-trip hike of 16.2 mi / 26 km near Pierce, ID. Expect about 5,262 ft / 1,604 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 7,064 ft / 2,153 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 9 hr 24 min. High-elevation trail, usually snow-free from mid-July into October. Before then, expect snow and possible avalanche danger.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 1,860 ft / 567 m · high 7,051 ft / 2,149 m

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