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An accessible scenic lake with good fishing and swimming in Yolla Bolly Wilderness.


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Map Key

2.4

Miles

3.8

KM

Point to Point

6,301' 1,921 m

High

5,996' 1,827 m

Low

306' 93 m

Up

348' 106 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

20%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Lake · Swimming · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Generally accessible from June to October.

Description

The trail to Black Rock Lake can be easily missed while hiking up the Pettyjohn Trail. The trail is relatively level and moderately easy. The lake is semi-popular and offers fishing, swimming, and camping.

Flora & Fauna

An old-growth confer forest with birding and wildflowers.

Contacts

Shared By:

Dara Zimmerman

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  4.7 from 3 votes

#7451

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  4.7 from 3 votes
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Trail Rankings

#602

in California

#7,451

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Black Rock Lake
Jun 30, 2018 near Hayfork, CA
Black Rock Lake
Jul 30, 2017 near Hayfork, CA
Intersection of Black Rock Lake Trail at Pettyjohn Trail.
Jul 30, 2017 near Hayfork, CA
Meadow
Jun 12, 2018 near Hayfork, CA
Lake
Jun 9, 2018 near Hayfork, CA
Wildflowers
Jun 14, 2018 near Hayfork, CA
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