Trailhead
Black Mountain is located just 30 minutes from the Las Vegas strip and at just under 7 miles this hike offers a great workout that can be completed in just a few hours, leaving you plenty of time left to enjoy the nightlife of Vegas.
This is a beautiful place to hike. The landscape is like nothing I’ve seen before. The mountain itself is volcanic in origin and that is evident as soon as you step foot on the trail.
The trail has a variety of desert plant life such as Joshua Trees, cactus and Creosote bush.
The hike itself is rather easy except for the last half mile or so. For the most part the ascend is gradual all the way up to black hill, it is from here that you will see the ridgeline before you and then the final push begins.
The Ridge line to the Peak!
This part of the trail has the potential to be pretty dangerous as the ridge line is very rocky and steep at some points. I had my trekking poles which I recommend for this hike.
Once you reach the peak you will hopefully see an American flag flapping in the wind, (it wasn’t there on this hike) and a military ammo case filled with notepads and geocache like items.. I signed it as did many other hikers before me
Looking East from the Peak
Looking North West from the peak
Mt Charleston in the distance
The views from the top of the 5,092 ft peak are amazing. Red Rock Canyon, Mt Charleston and Lake Mead are visible from here. The 360 views from here are breathtaking!
Black Mountain Peak 5,092ft
Las Vegas Valley, The strip is in the upper right hand side
• 7 miles roundtrip
• 5,092 ft peak
• Trekking poles recommended
• 2,100 foot elevation gain
Happy Trails,
Alex G.
Your Favorite Hiker 
I love hiking on days with clouds like the ones in your photos.
Yeah me too. I’m all for clear skies but something about these type of clouds makes the views from a peak that much more enjoyable.