Black River Peak Trail
Parc national des gorges de Rivière Noire, Rivière Noire, Mauritius
Out-and-back trail in Parc national des gorges de Rivière Noire, Rivière Noire, Mauritius. Hiking.
- Distance
- 4.3 mi (7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,693 ft (516 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 15 min
- High point
- 2,595 ft (791 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint: Viewpoint Chamarel 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 2 mi (3.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 3.1 mi (5 km) from start
- Peak: Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire 4.3 mi (7 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Black River Peak Trail
How long is Black River Peak Trail?
Black River Peak Trail is 4.3 mi (7 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 15 min. It climbs 1,693 ft (516 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,595 ft (791 m).
How hard is Black River Peak Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Black River Peak Trail?
Parking at the start. Closest lot to the start: Forestry Office Parking.
Are there water and toilets on Black River Peak Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Black River Peak Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (99% under trees).
What can you do on Black River Peak Trail?
Best for Hiking. Surface: dirt.
Where can you eat near Black River Peak Trail?
Le Chamarel, 0 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: La Boutik, 1.4 mi (2.2 km).
Is this a good week for Black River Peak Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Black River Peak Trail
- Piton du Canot Trail Parc national des gorges de Rivière Noire · Hard · 3.9 mi (6.2 km)
- Ebony Forest, Ridgeline trail Parc national des gorges de Rivière Noire · Easy · 1.4 mi (2.3 km)
- Endemic Forest - short trail Parc national des gorges de Rivière Noire · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Mount Laporte Track Parc national des gorges de Rivière Noire · Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km)
- Piton de la petite riviere noire trail Parc national des gorges de Rivière Noire · Moderate · 3.8 mi (6.1 km)
- Gollum trail Parc national des gorges de Rivière Noire · Hard · 4.7 mi (7.6 km)
- Trochetia trail Parc national des gorges de Rivière Noire · Easy · 1 mi (1.7 km)
- Parakeet trail Parc national des gorges de Rivière Noire · Hard · 5.3 mi (8.5 km)
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