The Wednesday Walkers took a journey up, on, and over Black Rock yesterday. I love the views from up there, but it is not accessible (for me, anyway) during rainy season because the getting down part is treacherous on slippery rocks. A few straight days of sunshine seemed to be an omen that it was time to visit again.
All in, we did an 8.5K loop, finishing at Harley’s on Baloy for an after-hike lunch. It was a good day on trail!
Hmm, I see now that the “real” name of Black Rock is Mount Panagat. I like Black Rock better and hereby declare that for now and evermore, it shall and will be deemed to be Black Rock mountain. At least here on LTG.Ten in attendance for the trek.Next stop, Subic.Highway marchersThe streets of Santa Monica are much more pleasant than a traffic-congested highway.Anne and Sheila bringing up the rear.The view from a small park in the subdivision. What a minute, I recognize that mountain!Exiting Santa Monica into the adjacent subdivision, Sierra Hills.A brief jaunt on Govic highway.A high-five after a cookie delivery.Alright, let’s go to Black Rock!Let the climbing begin!Almost to the topThe view is worth the climb.Looking back towards BarrettoThe gang’s all here!That’s a quick way down. The fall doesn’t kill you; it’s the sudden stop at the end.You can see Alta Vista from up top Black Rock. I zoomed in to capture my future blue house.Time to head back down.Watch your step! It’s a steep motherfucker.At the bottom, waiting for the stragglers to arrive.Here comes one now.The heights from which we descended.On the backstreets of Calapacuan.Heading back towards our neck of the woods.A niche on the hill.Hey, I know you!Main Street Santo Tomas.Lunch at Harley’sThe view from our table.The view of our tableAnd the view of my lunch. I went with the pork chops.
You can Relive the adventure here if you’d like:
https://www.relive.cc/view/vQvxpV7WW9v
I’ll be doing another post later today about the sad and exciting times here in my little town.
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Are the restaurants where you guys eat warned in advance that a large group is coming?
Kev, No, most of the time, we don’t know where we’ll go for after-hike refreshments. Most of the time only about half the hikers stick around for lunch. Wednesday six of us hit Harley’s, but we were the only customers and were easily accommodated.
Are the restaurants where you guys eat warned in advance that a large group is coming?
Kev, No, most of the time, we don’t know where we’ll go for after-hike refreshments. Most of the time only about half the hikers stick around for lunch. Wednesday six of us hit Harley’s, but we were the only customers and were easily accommodated.