Black Butte

A great, fun after work evening hike starting at the lower trailhead with my friend Emily who is also part of this hiking challenge. It

Nice hike, a bit chilly at the top due to wind. The road was in good condition.

Nice easy uphill trail to the top . Sunny ,no wind no rain woo hoo! .All our white capped mountain in surround sound formation !

Easy clear road to TH ..popular climb since it’s so close  to Black Butte resort . Hugged by trees until  the trail opens up ..manzanita

Was returning from the valley and though, “why not?” The skies were mostly clear, the view is always worth it!!

Snow had just melted off the top and the weather was perfect that. Hit 70 degrees on the way down. Clear day I got to