US West Sunset and Overlanding, Black Mtn, Ramona

[EBasil]

A fun run up Black Mountain for an incredible sunset, BYO dinner, and a fantastic, after dark 4x4 across the Upper Santa Ysabel Truck Trail!

View Rally Point

 

[EBasil]

I think I'll grill burgers up on top, this time. Posted more photos, below. Trail photo understates it a bit.

 

[Kent R]

See DM and FB message

 

[AbundanceNaught]

mild request, more than 24 hr heads up if possible.
many thanks.

 

[EBasil]

mild request, more than 24 hr heads up if possible.
many thanks.

I posted about 15 minutes after deciding to go. Haha!
If you set one up with more notice, I will certainly consider it!

 

[EBasil]

So, we wound up with four trucks, and the ascent was beautiful: today's clouds and marine layer broke up and we enjoyed streaming sunshine on the trail. I realized I'd cut it a little close with the 4pm muster/meet and so I kept a 10mph pace up the hill. We made it in time to park, get out and congratulate each other as we watched the sun descend into the Pacific, 20 miles away.

I met some great guys, Blaine, Nick, Dave, and my son came along with our dog.