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| | Watch out for the local Yei' BiChei'- Navajo Bigfoot. Says DaveO
Every hiking trail in Arizona is different from the others. When was the last time you got out in the wilderness a bit? Black Rock Trail in Apache County, Arizona is such a magnificent location. Perfect hiking trails in Arizona are in abundance; Black Rock Trail in Apache County is one of them. Not much rain falls here at Black Rock Trail; most of the rain falls during August; June is when it's the driest. Many miles from the nearest town you have Black Rock Trail, and when you spend |
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some time backcountry hiking here you will feel like a whole new person. This is one of many backpacking and hiking trails in the surrounding neighborhood. There is only one trailhead, so you'll be trekking it in and back out. For the period of the summertime months, highs commonly
| | are in the 90's at Black Rock Trail, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. For the duration of the winter highs are ordinarily in the 40's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Black Rock Trail. The trails of the Chuska Mountains are the best way to enjoy these peaks. This area does get very dry sometimes, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in location. This trail is on the short side having an average number of uphill miles | |
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which makes it a great backpacking and hiking trail for the average person looking for a great adventure. The time needed for this walk is roughly 2.5 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Black Rock Trail has a total elevation difference of 1,142
feet, and that is about average. Arizona is a splendid place for backcountry trekkers. You spend the whole hike in roughly the same elevation zone, so you get pretty much the same conditions along the whole backpacking trail. Black Rock Trail is not that long but you should still
bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. Black Rock Trail is 3.2 miles long it's a shorter type hike. Backcountry hiking in Arizona is always an enjoyable thing to do.
Briefly about the general area:
Why not camp at South Shore Campground if you're
here at Black Rock Trail, and you might also want to pay a visit to Bat Canyon since you're here at Black Rock Trail. Now, you may assume that's a heap but there's even more exciting stuff to do here in the Chuska Mountains. Camping is available at Tsaile Lake Campground.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 36.1131, Longitude -109.3314
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 3.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.2 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 1142 feet
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Best Western Canyon De Chelly Inn, Chinle
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18 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Gallup, New Mexico
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Gallup, New Mexico, the metro area neareast to Black Rock Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Local climate location: CANYON DE CHELLY 2 miles away
        
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Many Skulls Trail, Apache
County
, 6 miles away, 2.4 hiking miles, 1212 feet elevation difference |
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Many Ladders Trail, Apache
County
, 7 miles away, .8 hiking miles, 923 feet elevation difference |
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Crack in Rock Trail, Apache
County
, 7 miles away, 1 hiking miles, 1024 feet elevation difference |
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Antelope Trail, Apache
County
, 8 miles away, 3 hiking miles, 657 feet elevation difference |
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Womans Trail, Apache
County
, 10 miles away, 1 hiking miles, 494 feet elevation difference |
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Holiday Inn Chinle-Garcia Trading Post, Az, Chinle
, 16 miles away |
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Best Western Canyon De Chelly Inn, Chinle
, 18 miles away |
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Quality Inn Navajo Nation Capital, Window Rock
, 32 miles away |
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Comfort Inn Gallup, Gallup
, 49 miles away |
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Red Roof Inn Gallup, Gallup
, 49 miles away |
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