Hiking BLACK MOUNTAIN in Idyllwild (Insane Drone Views Above the Clouds)

Hiking up to the Black Mountain Lookout in Idyllwild, CA — and the view at the top did not disappoint. On this trip we climbed up through the pines, flew the drone around the historic fire lookout tower, and caught a full cloud inversion rolling out below the summit before heading back down. 📍 Trail: Black Mountain Lookout, Idyllwild, CA 🚁 Drone footage included 🥾 Full hike up + hike back down If you're looking for a Southern California hike with a big payoff at the top, this one delivers — granite boulders, pine forest, and a 360° view from an active fire lookout tower above a sea of clouds. 👍 If you enjoyed this one, drop a like and subscribe for more SoCal trail hikes + cooking content from The Hiking Chef. #Idyllwild #BlackMountain #HikingChef #SoCalHiking #DroneFootage #FireLookout #SanJacintoMountains #HikingCalifornia