Hike Log
Hidden Gem in Silicon Valley
Trailhead
No name The trailhead is off of Laura Court, head uphill, until the junction with Chamise Trail and turn right.
Type of hike
Day hike
Trail conditions
Trail in good condition
Road
Road suitable for all vehicles
Bugs
No bugs
Snow
Snow free
Also on this hike
Bagged my 2nd peak in the 6 Pack of Peaks 2021 series.
My friend Palmore joined me. First time for both of us hiking Black Mountain. The day was crystal clear and we had huge views. We could see the Pacific Ocean, as well as San Francisco, the entire Silicon Valley, Mount Diablo and Mount Tam!
We took “trail less travelled”, route from an unofficial, yet completely legal trailhead, as suggested on this site. It’s 11.5 miles and 2,800 feet of climbing. We started early on a Sunday morning and saw no one for the first 2 miles. Even at the summit where several trails converge the mountain was not as crowded as I expected plus the wide trail makes social distancing easier. Definitly want to come back and explore more of this park.
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