Departing the summit (view W) |
The trail starts rather steeply (view W towards Red Mountain) |
Approaching a switch back (view N) |
Turning the switchback (view S) |
Trail runs down across the hillside (view N) |
Turning yet another switchback (view S) |
The grade becomes more gentle (view W towards Las Vegas) |
A long, gentle curve (view W) |
The long, gentle curve continues (view NW) |
Approaching a viewpoint to the left (view NW) |
The gentle grade continues down across the hillside (view NW) |
The gentle grade continues across the hillside (view W) |
Approaching the switchback with the overlook spur (view W) |
Approaching another switchback (view N) |
The gentle grade continues down across the hillside (view W) |
The gentle grade continues down across the hillside (view NW) |
A last bit of nearly flat trail (view NW) |
The gentle trail is ending (view NW) |
Start of steeper descent towards the bicycle trail (view SW) |
Trail descends towards the bicycle trail (view SW) |
Passing the "no bicycles" sign (view SW) |
Returning to the bicycle trail (view SW) |
Approaching the top of the "foot trail" (view SW) |
The "foot trail" descends to Boulder city (view SW) |
The Black Mtn Overlook Trail climbs up across the hillside (view W) |
Approaching another switchback (view NW) |
Turning the switchback (view SE) |
Nearing the trailhead, the trail splits: either is fine (view S) |
The left fork ends by climbing steeply towards the trailhead (view W) |
Arriving at the trailhead (view SW) |
Returning to the trailhead parking area (view SW) |
More to come ... |