I decided to wrap up 2024 with another hike around Black Mountain. There were a few cars in the parking lot for Miner’s Ridge when I pulled in. My general plan was to take the Miner’s Ridge trail, then connect over to the Glider Port Trail and loop back to the start. As I cruised along the trail, I spent some time reflecting on the year, but those are my thoughts… When I reached the junction with the trail that would take me to the summit, I decided to go ahead and take it. The legs still felt good as I climbed the rocky path upward. Once at the summit, I snapped a couple of photos and headed back down.
I made the quick side trip to summit Peak 1376, because why not? I then continued hiking down toward the Glider Port itself. Living nearby, we see parasailers soar around the skies. Leaving the launching area behind, I headed to the Lilac Canyon Trail and followed it back to the Miner’s Ridge Trailhead. A nice loop to cap off 2024! To kick off 2025, I am thinking of a two-fer; Woodson Mountain, followed by Volcan Mountain if my legs feel good.
I am an avid peak bagger, sometimes backpacker, and former sea kayaker living in San Diego. In 2019, I became the third person to complete the San Diego 100 Peak Challenge. Not stopping with that accomplishment, I set my sights on the harder San Diego Sierra Club 100 Peak list, which I completed in 2021. In addition, I have conquered several Six-Pack of Peaks challenges (SoCal, San Diego, Central Coast, and Arizona-Winter). Beyond attempting the San Diego Sierra Club 100 Peak list a second time, I am looking forward to exploring new summits and new adventures across the southwest.