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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

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Gateway Towns

Kingman, AZ
Oatman, AZ

Location

Arizona

34.2465, -113.1788

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Data Source

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

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