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Very challenging
We hiked this in the middle is summer and it was open and warm. Not a whole lot to look at.
Black Mtn. Peak
This peak was a doozy. We started at 10 am since we drove down from Sacramento. It was hot and dusty. The trail has a
Conquered Black Mountain
I arrived at the gate at 5:30 am and was 3rd in line waiting for the gate to open at 6am. Quickly there  became a
black mountain
sunset hike kicked my butt. steeper than it seems, and more like 10 miles than 9.
Black Mountain summit
Started out at 8:30 and it was cool and the morning fog was burning off. I opted for a short sleeve even though I usually