Black Mountain via Nighthawk Trail
Cappie’s Scoop: I heard that this hike gets packed with lots of hoomans but mom and I had the trail all to ourselves the day we went. It was kind of spooky. The clouds were out which helped a lot because there is no shade on this trail. After the hike, we returned the same way and sat in the park for a while drinking water and eating treats. Don’t hesitate to add YOUR scoop in the comments below!
Tips: We started our hike from Hilltop Community Park.
Directions: Can use address for Hilltop Community Park, 9748 Oviedo Way, San Diego, CA 92129. Or from I-15, take 56 West to the Black Mountain Road exit. Go north on Black Mountain Road for approximately 1 mile and turn right on Oviedo Street. Continue on Oviedo Street for approximately 0.2 miles, then turn right onto Oviedo Way. Follow Oviedo Way to the end (0.6 miles) to Hilltop Community Park.
| Mileage (round trip) | 4.1 |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Gain (in feet) | 700 |
| Trailhead | 32.971404, -117.117610 |
| Hike Time (in hours) | 3-4 |
| Exposure | Sunny |
| Scenery | Mountain Views |
| Facilities | Restrooms and water in the park. |
| Fees/Permits | None |
| More Info | http://hikingsdcounty.com/black-mountain-via-nighthawk-trail; https://modernhiker.com/hike/hiking-black-mountain |
| Last Hiked | 11/17/2017 |