Black Crater

Black Crater was the first of my peaks.  I am visiting from Seattle and did not know what to expect.  The trail was great.  Had

Started at 9:00am on Sunday. 3 cars in the parking lot. Saw 2 groups headed down then had the trail and summit to myself. Lovely

This hike was tough but very interesting. The views from the top were breathtaking! We started the hike around noon, temperature was in the 90’s,

I have always like the top of this hike it’s so beautiful. It was a little warm but nobody else on the trail.

Solo hike through 3 miles of burned forest (????) and then a mile of so many wildflowers and expansive views! Lupine, Indian Paintbrush, Columbine… Very

I hiked to the Black Crater summit with my husband and our two boys (12 and 15 years old). It took us longer than expected