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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

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Gateway Towns

Kingman, AZ
Chloride, AZ

Location

Arizona

35.5140, -114.4719

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Data Source

Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.

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