All Mountain Ranges
Mountain Range
moderate
Black Mountains
Arizona
Elevation Range
3,500 ft - 7,356 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
34.2465, -113.1788
About Black Mountains
The Black Mountains are a compact mountain range located in western Arizona near the border with California. The range rises abruptly from the surrounding desert landscape, with steep, rugged slopes and craggy rock formations. The terrain is predominantly arid and rocky, with sparse vegetation consisting mainly of hardy desert shrubs and grasses. Despite the harsh environment, the Black Mountains provide valuable habitat for a variety of desert-adapted wildlife species.
Notable Peaks
Signal Peak
7,356 ft
Hayden Peak
6,929 ft
Mohave Peak
6,820 ft
Activities
hiking
backpacking
rock climbing
wildlife viewing
Best Seasons
spring
fall
Gateway Towns
Kingman, AZ
Oatman, AZ
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.