Black River Peak
Black River Gorges
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Prepared 20 October 2026 at 18:17, Mauritius time. Printed comparisons are dated references. Check each live guide before leaving.
| Black River Peak |
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| Typical time |
| Allow 3 to 4.5 hours |
| Distance |
| 9 km return |
| Overall difficulty |
| Moderate |
| Physical effort |
| Long, steady outing |
| Technical ground |
| Roots and mud |
| Guide advice |
| Optional |
| Family fit |
| Suitable for active families who are comfortable with mud, roots and a sustained walk |
| Access |
| Status unconfirmed National park trail The route is officially listed, but a current listing does not confirm today's opening status. |
| Black River Peak |
|---|
| Navigation |
| Mixed |
| Exposure |
| Some |
| Water risk |
| Weather dependent |
| Access complexity |
| Park notice check needed |
| High point |
| 828 m |
| Route format |
| Out and back |
Read guide Black River Peakhttps://hikingmauritius.org/hikes/black-river-peak-trail