Scott Nomi standing underneath the West Face.

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Scott Nomi standing underneath the West Face.

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This is the turnoff for the Bluff Mesa Group Camp road (2N86A), Big Bear South

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Jun 26, 2011

“Scott Nomi standing underneath the West Face.”

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Black Bluff view<br>

Black Bluff

You cant miss the cairns.....

GPS Coordinates 34.219833,-116.992667
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Start of the approach shortly after the Black Bluff Campground.

A portion of the trail to Black Bluff, Big Bear South

Golden hour - Black Bluff

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Bluff Mesa Group Camp, Big Bear South

Mount Baldy from Black Bluff.

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about 1 mile into the hike and passing several Climbing Post signs, you'll hit a logging road then this open field. Head towards the hills to a log on the ground with a large Cairin as seen by the red Arrow

Cool Dino formation a stone's throw from Railroad Gin (VO). If you see this you are very near the Black Bluff Crags.

The Ant Boulder near Bluff Mesa CG, Big Bear South

Trail marker on the way to Black Bluff, San Bernardino Mountains

As you get into the trail that is lined by beautiful manzanita, the cairns will be more frequent. Leading you up over a small ridge, then to the approach gully.

Turn right onto 2N86 at this Tee in the road to reach Bluff Mesa Group Camp and Black Bluff, Big Bear South

Arctic Circle as seen from beneath Black Bluff.

Arnie! Holding down the fort at Black Bluff!!

v4 FA. Joe De Luca

Black Bluff

Black Bluff from Hwy 18, Big Bear South

Descend down this gully then to the left to get to the bottom of Black Bluff.

Follow the cairn trail to the climbers trail.

This is the turnoff for the Bluff Mesa Group Camp road (2N86A), Big Bear South

Scott Nomi standing underneath the West Face.

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