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Black Canyon Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Running trail in Cottonwood, Arizona · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Black Canyon Trailhead yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Black Canyon Trailhead
“This trail is very beautiful, definitely worth going the distance through the 2nd gate.”
“the trail is EASY TO FOLLOW keep an eye for the turn to the water fall about 3 miles in (look for the pink ribbon).”
great trail! amazing views of the canyon /mountain s /rock formations... lots of wild life ...the trail is EASY TO FOLLOW keep an eye for the turn to the water fall about 3 miles in (look for the pink ribbon)... it is steep and some slippery areas but nothing too bad u will have to work for those wonderful views !
This trail is very beautiful, definitely worth going the distance through the 2nd gate.. Will definitely be back!!
My wife and I were staying in Clarkdale, AZ last February (2019). There was a lot of snow in Sedona making the trails very muddy. So I looked up this trail which is not in the red rocks and closer to us. The road in is not paved but it was passable with our Subaru Outback. There is a parking area at the trailhead.
The waterfall at the end was worth it. We did 12 miles total on this one.
Trail conditions & character
“Moderate hike goes to waterfalls after the rain and further, lots of water recommended and a hardy snack.”
“it is steep and some slippery areas but nothing too bad u will have to work for those wonderful views !”
“No crowd -No Fee Plenty of Parking-win win”
Plan your run at Black Canyon Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
Running trails near Cottonwood
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
