This is a 4-mile foot trail that circles Black Lake. The trail map has a history of logging in the Black Lake area and interpretive text for stops along the trail.

What to expect: This trail is an easy two-hour hike around Black Lake. About half of the trail has excellent views of Black Lake.

Directions to the Black Lake Trail:
From Hayward, drive east on County Highway B 23 miles to hte intersection with County Highway W. Turn left (north) on Barker Lake Road and drive 4.7 miles to the intersection with Fishtrap Road. Continue straight on FR 172 three miles, turn left (north) on FR 173. Go 0.4 miles, turn right (east) on the paved campground road (FR 1666).
From Loretta Draper, drive west on Highway 70 for 5 miles to County Highway B. Turn right (north) on B and drive 4.5 miles to County Highway W. Turn right (north) on Barker Lake Road and drive 4.7 miles to the intersection with Fishtrap Road. Continue straight on FR 172 three miles, turn right (east) on the paved campground road (FR 1666).

This trail is located near Black Lake Campground.