Gateway To the Outdoors
Black Diamond is known for being one of the best outdoor recreation areas including world class mountain biking, hiking, fishing and a variety of getaways in the Pacific Northwest.
"Some of the most beautiful scenery on the face of the earth is found within the state of Washington. Not only do the great, high mountains rear their snowy crests far heavenward to pierce the clouds and thereby charm the eye with their grandeur and sublimity, but vast areas of large, tall trees -- a world of wealth by themselves"
(The Coast, Vol. 3, No. 2, March 1902)
Black Diamond is known for being one of the best outdoor recreation areas including world class mountain biking, hiking, fishing and a variety of getaways in the Pacific Northwest.
Today the future of Black Diamond is brighter than at anytime in the past. With the new master planned developments of Ten Trails, Lawson Hill Estates, and the Villages along with Diamond Square. Black Diamond is sure to have a bright and vibrant future.
Black Diamond was came into its own in 1884 with the opening of the railroad and the first coal mines. Coal Mining continued as the main source of income for most residents until 1958 when the last mine closed.
Adding to the charm and small town community feel is the carefully preserved historic downtown. Rich with restaurants, world famous bakeries, antique shopping and the historic museum.
Black Diamond is the gateway to the some of the best hiking anyway in the country. Situated at the base of the cascade range. Just steps from your front door are 100's of miles of trails with the most spectacular views around.
The rich history of Black Diamond is chronicled for all to read at Historylink.org. Learn more about how Black Diamond came to be and how it's changed through the years.
The famous Black Diamond Bakery still bakes up bread and a variety of baked goods from their original 1902 brick oven. The bakery is one of the oldest in Washington and shouldn't be missed.