Black Mountain Lookout Trailhead
Black Mountain Lookout Trailhead is the starting point for the motorized Black Mountain Trail - #011 (open to vehicles 50 inches or less in width) which leads to the historic Black Mountain Lookout. The last 300 yards or so of this trail is hiking only. The lookout was constructed in the 1930's by the Civilian Conservation Corps. There are no facilities at this trailhead nor at the lookout and parking is limited to a small number of vehicles.
General Information
weather dependent
No Camping, Pack It In, Pack It Out
Address: 2013 Eastside 2nd Street Sheridan, WY 82801
Phone: (307) 674-2600
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: SM.FS.bighorninfo@usda.gov
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 44.73812489
Longitude: -107.38792003
Elevation
9,489 feet
Directions
From Dayton, WY, take Hwy 14 west for about 15 miles. Turn left onto Forest System Road (FSR) 16 and travel another 5 miles. Turn left onto FSR 222.
Facility and Amenity Information
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
