3.1 hr
Overview
Also known as Trail 2E35, this trail leaves from Highway 243 at a small dirt parking lot 1.3 miles south of the Vista Grande Fire Station. The trail begins in chaparral at\u00a05140 feet and ends on the forested slopes of Black Mountain (7772 ft) at the Lookout Tower.\u00a0The trail maintains a steady climb to Black Mountain with occasional reliefs that lighten the load on your legs. The trail itself is fairly well maintained and consists of packed dirt and, at times, loose gravel. Hikers should keep an eye on the trail and where it goes. The trail is not marked and, in a few spots, it can be easy to lose the trail. Use the <a href='/mobile-app'>Hiking Project mobile app</a> to help find your way. <br><br>There are excellent views of Banning Pass and Mt. San Gorgonio.
Trail Stats
5.8 km
709 m
2285 m
1579 m
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Photos
Typical trail for the first 3/4 of a mile - lots of surrounding brush with no views and steady climbing.
Typical trail for the first 3/4 of a mile - lots of surrounding brush with no views and steady climbing.
An amazing Coulter Pine cone!
An amazing Coulter Pine cone!
Looking west from the trail at the low cloud cover over Hemet, CA.
Looking west from the trail at the low cloud cover over Hemet, CA.
Unique and large granite boulders dot the hillsides along the trail
Unique and large granite boulders dot the hillsides along the trail
Views from ~2.4 miles up, looking south
Views from ~2.4 miles up, looking south
Beautiful views looking north at sunrise.
Beautiful views looking north at sunrise.