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Marisa

Rocky Mountain Hike

This was my first time hiking Black Butte and I was pleasantly surprised as I was not expecting much.  This felt like the best kept

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Elizabeth

Black Butte

Very pretty hike, however lots of loose rock which would make it difficult if you have bad knees or ankles. It was also scary with

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Black Butte adventure

Excellent views from near the beginning until the very end. The last half of the trail is mostly large talus rock. This requires extra time

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DVL

Black Butte

We did 3 peaks this weekend (Castle Dome, Helen Lake).  This was by far the prettiest in terms of fall foliage.  Tons of rocks but

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Bill

Black Beauty

Sort of a maze of fire roads to reach trailhead.  Really beautiful views but top 1/3 or so is a combo of loose scree and

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