Black Mountain Hike

Join us as we journey to Black Mountain in Rancho Penasquitos. Enjoy a time of fellowship while witnessing the beauty of God's creation! We will hike via the Nighthawk Trail, see stunning views from the summit and catch the sunset on our return to the trailhead. Please self-evaluate your hiking level before going on this hike. You may go at your own pace, if you fall behind the group, it is your responsibility to finish the hike. This hike is rated as difficult.

Click here to see the Black Mountain Open Space map. For more detail on the hike, click here.

If there is interest, we can go out to eat afterwards.

For we walk by faith, not by sight - 2 Corinthians 5:7

What to Expect

•  Difficulty: Difficult with some steep, rocky inclines
•  Highlight: 360-degree views from the summit
•  Distance: 4.5 miles (Round trip)
•  Elevation Gain: 889 feet
•  Hiking Time: approximately 2.5 hours
•  Dogs (on leash) permitted
•  Weather: Hike may be cancelled for extreme weather
•  Bathrooms: Available at the Hilltop Community Park Rec Center

 What to bring

• Good trail or hiking shoes, trail is rocky in places
• Comfortable clothing, bring layers as it will get cool
• Hat or visor as there is little shade
• Hiking Poles (optional)
• Water (at least 1.5 liters recommended)
• Snacks 
• Headlamp or flashlight if it gets dark

Info

hike@sdrock.com