Black Mountain Dawn Ride

Why there are perks to bouncing out of bed at 4 in the morning:


Map.




Looking back at final climb up to the summit.




Close up.




A peak at dawn while climbing up.




Waiting (and listening to the whispering wind).




Sunrise at 2800 ft (853.7 m).




The first rays of the sun hitting the summit rocks of Black Mountain.




Close up.




Solitude at dawn.




And the open trail...