I don't have a description for this hike as I wimped out due to the rainy conditions. By looking at the photos, I can tell that everyone had a slightly wet, but great time hiking the ridge.
If you would like to see some rainy day photos taken during this hike, click here.
Just a thought; If you dress like a cowboy, are you ranch dressing?
A record of 9 Saturday hikers came out to Black Mountain. We started from the trailhead on Highway 68. Immediately one of our hikers was gone. With sketchy phone service, a test was sent. Walking just a little further, we reconnected as a group. A mile or so later, we peered into Windlass Cave to say hello to the bats - don't know if they were there or not. Next we hiked back and forth up switchbacks. The yellow trillium decorated the side of the mountain, along with phlox, larkspur, fire pink, yellow ragwort, violets and one blooming bloodroot. Huge boulders scattered on the summit led us to the southern overlook of Grassy Cove, a great lunch spot. After resting and refueling, we hiked the summit loop, saw the old spring house and enjoyed the northern overlook. Then we retraced our steps down the mountain. Great job, hikers! 8.2 miles with an elevation gain of 1634 feet.
If you would like to see some pictures taken during this hike, click here.
A friend of mine, DAVID, lost his ID. Now we just call him Dav.
Puns often make my mind numb. Math puns make my mind number!