Black Mountain 6.19.18

It was a rather long ride to black mountain for a what turned out to be a relatively short hike.  The ride turned out to be really nice with lots of good conversation along the way.  Boodie, the hike leader grew up in the area and was able to inform his passengers about all the local lore.  It was good that we left early, because by the time the group of eight, arrived it was starting to get hot and humid.  The drive up the mountain was interesting as it was a one-way road with two-way traffic!  Once we arrived at the parking lot everything went smoothly.  We had decided on the shorter loop around the top of the mountain.  A three mile branch hike was voted down.  At one time in the 20's, there was a Methodist camp on the mountain.  Hence the spring building and chimney.  I would rate this one hour and 45 minute hike as an easy 2.3 miles.  We dipped down into a field of towering boulders and walked out onto view points that offered a staggering view of the valley below.  Following the narrow ride back down, most of the group of  the group had a catfish dinner at a local restaurant.  If you would like to see some pictures, click here.