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Blackrock Mountain Motorized Trail

Beginning Elevation:	8,400 Feet (2618.5 Meters)
Difficulty:	Moderately Easy to Moderate
Elevation Gain:	800 Feet (249.4 Meters)
High Point:	9,200 Feet (2867.8 Meters)
Length:	8.2 Miles (13.67 Kilometers)
Trail Number:	34E26

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General Description

Blackrock Mountain Motorized Trail connects the Osa Meadow area to the Granite / Broder Trail and offers a variety of scenic vistas. This trail was constructed and funded by the "Green Sticker" Program. Enjoyable riding for beginners as well as intermediate riders.

For mountain bike use this trail offers a variety of conditions ranging from steep, gradual hill climbs to downhill riding. Soils are sandy in several sections and trail offers several scenic vistas.

Directions from Kernville: Travel north about 16 miles on Mtn. 99 and turn right (east) onto Sherman Pass Rd. (22S05) and travel about 24 miles to FS 21S03 continuing north about 7 miles to the trailhead along the east side of the road.

Seasonal Information:
Normally Open: Year-round .

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	ATV Riding	Blackrock	Yes
	Four-Wheel Driving	Blackrock	Yes
	Horseback Riding	Blackrock	Yes
	Viewing Scenery	Cannell Meadow Ranger District	Yes
	Mountain Biking	Blackrock	Yes
	Motorcycle Riding	Blackrock Mountain Motorized Trail	Yes

Related Activities

Casa Vieja Trail - An easy 4 mile round trip from the Blackrock Mountain Trailhead downhill to Casa Vieja Meadow and back. There is an 800 foot elevation gain on the return trip.

Granite/Border Motorized Trail - Trail begins off the Albanita Trail west of Granite Knob and connects with the Jackass Peak Trail. Best suited for intermediate riders due to rocky, steep sections.

Jordon Hot Springs Trail - An arduous all day 12-mile round trip from Blackrock Mountain trailhead through Casa Vieja Meadow, traveling down Ninemile Creek to Jordon Hot Springs.

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Contact Information:

California Travel and Tourism Commision, P.O. Box 1499 , Sacramento, CA, 95812-1499, Phone: 800-862-2543

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