Black Mountain

Had the day off today since I am working Saturday (and also got my second COVID vaccine yesterday). Felt good and headed to the Rhus

(About that photo…it was windy, the sun was in my face, and I NEED A HAIRCUT!) Last year I did my first peak on New

Pretty straightforward hike, saw a fair amount of wildlife, bobcat, deer, eagle, etc.  Good sunny cool day.  Good uphill stretch to the top of black

Up, up and up.  The route is primarily a comfortably wide fire road that starts with a climb then levels off a bit before the

Wide open fire roads for the start of the hike.  Nice section of single track once on the Quarry Trail.  Long last mile to the

Great start to our year of peak challenges!