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Black Canyon Trail has two trailheads, so hiking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. Black Canyon Trail is 16.2 miles long; it's considered a longer backcountry hike. This great outdoors trail has a total elevation difference of 3,351 feet which is higher than average. Different parts of Black Canyon Trail are at very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Black Canyon Trail is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Sometimes this backcountry trail gets really dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Of course, this is an overnight backcountry hike, 2.5 days normally, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed.
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Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2: Total hiking length = 8.1 miles Total climbing distance = 6.4 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace:
9 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1: Total hiking length = 8.1 miles Total climbing distance = .3 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1: Total hiking length = 16.2 miles Total climbing distance = 6.7 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
9 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2: Total hiking length = 16.2 miles Total climbing distance = 6.7 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
9 hours
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Total elevation difference: 3351 feet
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