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Following the length of the Black Range is Black Range Crest Trail. This trail is broken into two segments, each beginning at Emery Pass on NM 152. Trail 79 going north toward Hillsboro Peak is almost all wilderness and suitable only for hiking and horseback. It traverses the highest peaks in the range as it follows along the crest through ponderosa pine, mixed conifer, and aspen forests. It's about 27.7 miles from the trail head to Reeds Peak where it connects with Continental Divide Trail 74.
The segment of #79 that goes south from Emery Pass towards Sawyers Peak is 8.3 miles and terminates at Forest Road 886. This out-and-back segment passes through dense forests with few view points. There is no wilderness on this portion so mountain bikes are permitted but the riding is technical and requires good bike handling skills and trail etiquette.

Facilities: There are no facilities available along Black Range Crest Trail. Hillsboro is about 17.8 miles east of the trail head and provides food, gas, and lodging.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to hike Black Range Crest Trail.

Best Time To Visit: Unknown

Fees: There are no fees needed to hike this trail.

Accessibility: Unknown

Rules: A variety of rules apply when camping in a National Forest. Please contact the local Forest Ranger for more specific information.

Altitude sickness is a potential problem for those coming to this altitude from lower elevations.
The mountain crest is hazardous during thunder storms.

Directions: To get to V from:

Lordsburg travel northeast on NM State Highway 90, turn right on NM State Highway 152, drive to Hillsboro. From the town of Hillsboro go 17.8 miles east on NM 152. At the crest of the Black Range turn right (east) at Emery Pass Vista and go one-tenth mile to the vista parking area. The trail head for #79 going north toward Hillsboro Peak is just before you enter the parking area.
Truth or Consequences drive south on I-25 south turn right on NM State Highway 152, at the crest of the Black Range Turn east at Emery Pass Vista and go 1/10 mile to the vista parking area. The trail head for #79 going north toward Hillsboro Peak is just before you enter the parking area.
Parking for #79 going south toward Sawyers Peak is on the west side of NM 152 across from the turnoff to Emery Pass Vista. From Silver City go east on U.S. 180 about six miles then turn left on NM 152. Follow NM 152 about 32.5 miles to Emery Pass Vista.

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Gila National Forest
3005 Camino Del Bosque
Silver City, New Mexico 88061
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