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Black Mountain – #6 (the real log)
First, some words of caution: Wow it was hot. 90 at the summit, but at least there was a breeze up there. The trails were
Black Mountain
Our hike began from a neighborhood that connected to the Chemise trail and then to Black Mnt. There was a steep incline right off the
Black mountain
We tried to do PGE quarry trail but the parking was already full at 7:30am. So we found an alternate trailhead for black mountain that
Black Mountain…two down, four to go
This was a new peak for my friend and I. We agreed to meet at 9:00 AM and he got the last remaining parking spot.
Black Mountain from Montebello Rd
We didn't have the time to do the regular 13ish mile loop from Rancho San Antonio, so I obtained a (free) permit from Midpen Open
Up on to the Black Mountain
I was given a warning by my friends that I need to be at the Rancho San Antonio Preserve gate half an hour prior to