Black Mountain Trail
See three of the park's other islands from the top of this trail.
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Black Mountain Trail Details
From the Cherry Canyon Trail, follow Soledad Road southwest to a long, steep climb up Black Mountain. The reward for reaching the top is breathtaking views of three of Channel Islands National Park's other islands -- Santa Rosa, San Miguel and Santa Cruz -- as well as the mainland (weather permitting). Once you have finished gazing, continue the loop to Telephone Road, back to the Cherry Canyon Trail and to the pier. Of course, this loop trail may be done in reverse, too.
Difficulty
High
Distance
8 miles
Estimated time
4 hours
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Black Mountain Trail
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Cherry Canyon Trail
This trail has nice views of Bechers Bay.
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Soledad Road
Head inland from the pier at Bechers Bay on Santa Rosa Island via Soledad Road.
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Telephone Road
Veer off of Coastal Road onto Telephone Road to loop onto the Black Mountain Trail.
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Smith Highway
Explore the north side of the Santa Rosa Island via Smith Highway.
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Coastal Road
Hike Santa Rose Island's Coastal Road from the pier in Bechers Bay to East Point for a full day's adventure.
