Black Rock Canyon & Warren Peak

Black Rock Canyon

Mileage: 5 miles

Time: 2-3 hours

Difficulty: Easy (uphill)

Elevation Extremes: 3980' to 4680'

Start & End at: Black Rock Backcountry Board [B] (3980')

There are lots of Joshua Trees, Pinon Pines, and Junipers along the trail as it winds its way through the canyon. Walking in the wash is a little tough, so stay to the side for firmer footing.
There are a number of 'social trails' off of the wash, so unless you are prepared for a 'mystery tour', stay in the main wash.


Along the side of the trail there is what is left of a rock watering trough built by cowboys at the turn of the century.
As you can see, it makes a convenient seat for a short rest after trudging up the wash.
Keep an eye out for deer and big horn sheep.



The wash gets narrow approaches the Black Rock Spring (dry), and passes through high canyon walls. There are many large Pinion Pines that provide a shady spot to sit and decide if you want to return to camp or continue on to Warren Peak.

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Warren Peak

Mileage: 6 miles

Time: 3-4 hours

Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous

Elevation Extremes: 3980' to 5103'

Start & End at: Black Rock Backcountry Board [B] (3980')

Take the Black Rock Canyon hike (above), and continue on up the wash, always taking the right forks. Pay attention to your topo map and compass, as it is very easy to take a wrong turn and end up on a social trail instead. Most of the 'wrong-way' washes have lines of rocks across them, so if you don't cross the lines, you should be ok.


There it is! I had a little trouble finding the start of the trail going up to the top, but by heading straight up, I eventually crossed it. There is another trail that continues past Warren Peak to a look-out point. I recommend you check that one out as well.



Finally we are at the top, (at least my hat made it...), and we can sign our name in the hiking register located in the red coffee can.
The metal circle is a survey marker that gives the elevation and other information about Warren Peak.

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Let's take a look around from the top of Warren Peak.
Click on the compass buttons to get a full sized picture of the view in that direction.

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