9.30.14    Black Mountain Hike.  There were 9 people who hiked with us. We saw one snake and hiked the
loops at the top of the mountain. Then we hiked down to the cave and had
lunch. After lunch we separated--three going back to the parking lot.  The
rest hiked to Hwy 68 where Boodie waited on his wife to pick him up.
  The rest hiked back to the parking lot for approximately a 9-mile hike.  

I would rate this hike as moderate.  For a few pictures click here or on the Black Mountain tab above.