Black Mountain - L-4 Chip

All hikers need to renew their Membership if they have not done so. Please do so BEFORE you sign up for a hike. Thank you!!

The Black Mountain trail is one of the best hikes in southern Nevada. At 5,030 feet, Black Mountain is the highest peak in the North McCullough Range located in the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area. This 7.5 mile roundtrip hike begins at the Shadow Canyon Trailhead in Sun City Anthem, and takes you 3.7 miles, with an ascent of 2,054 feet, to the summit. The 360 degree views from the summit are incredible, and well worth the climb. While the first 3 miles of the hike is moderately difficult, the last .7 mile to the summit is very difficult. Black Mountain is an ancient volcano, and the trail near the summit is steep and badly eroded in places. The trail can be slippery near the top, so hikers should wear good hiking boots, and exercise caution on the trail.

What to bring:
Please wear solid hiking shoes because there are a few sections with loose rocks.
Always carry water and snacks.
Trekking poles are recommended as are helmets.

Meetup location:
7:00am / Shadow Canyon (Black Mountain) Trailhead: 180 Shaded Canyon Dr. Henderson, NV 89012

STATS:
Distance: 6.8 miles
Elevation gain: 1919 ft
Elevation peak: 5093 ft
Time: 4+ hours
Difficulty: moderate
Pace: Moderate
Class: 1-2

Please answer the questions when you RSVP:

1. Is your membership current? (have you paid the $25 membership renewal fee)
2. Did you read this entire event writeup and understand/agree with the disclaimer?
3. Do you need this chip? L4-001

Safety is the first priority of our hikes. Therefore, all hikers in our group, including another leader who joins us, will stay behind the leader and in front of the sweeper.

Group Hiking: Stay with the group behind the leader. If you don’t want to stay with us, you can always go hiking on your own, though it’s not recommended. Don’t run ahead. If you start to get too far behind, shout ahead before you’re out of range for someone to hear you. I always endeavor to keep track of everyone’s progress, but ultimately it’s your responsibility to communicate what you need.

Disclaimer: By signing up for and/or attending this event, each participant acknowledges and reaffirms the Waiver and Statement of Personal Responsibility previously executed by each participant and agrees that he/she has assumed all risk of injury, releases HASLV from all liability, covenants not to sue, and waives all claims against HASLV, its leaders and representatives.