Black Crater

Finished the 6 peak challenge.  Solo hike and didn’t see a person going up or down.  I had the mountain to myself.

I think the rating is a bit off. Wasn’t really that bad! I’d probably say moderate! Cool trail, sunny, clear! Perfect day for hiking. No

I really enjoyed this hike. Was a bit nervous, as we woke up engulfed in smoke from nearby fires – but as we hiked up,

Smokey skies and dusty trail, but a beautiful hike through a burned out forest.  Amazing what a forest fire can leave behind. we left the

This summit was amazing!  The views were better than we could have ever dreamed.  It was a great climb all the way up.   the

Clouds followed us up the trail so we had little visibility on the way up.  Great views on the way down though!