All Mountain Ranges
Mountain Range
hard
Black Mountains
Arizona
Elevation Range
4,000 ft - 7,200 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
35.5140, -114.4719
About Black Mountains
The Black Mountains are a rugged and remote mountain range located in west-central Arizona. The range is characterized by steep, rocky slopes, deep canyons, and scattered pine and juniper forests. The terrain is generally quite challenging, with steep ascents, loose scree, and exposed ridgelines. Despite the harsh environment, the Black Mountains provide habitat for a variety of desert-adapted wildlife, including bighorn sheep, mule deer, and a variety of bird species.
Notable Peaks
Mount Nutt
7,208 ft
Mount Wilson
7,126 ft
Thumb Butte
6,854 ft
Activities
hiking
backpacking
rock climbing
wildlife viewing
Best Seasons
spring
fall
Gateway Towns
Kingman, AZ
Chloride, AZ
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.