Page 18 - Volume 3 - Walks In The Black Range

come eventually, but luckily we were already back in the shady stretches. We rested more often and still marveled at the pretty little stream, the first growth of wildflowers and our good fortune to be in this magnificent setting on this perfect day.
NOTE: As you may have gathered I can't really recommend this route as a way to access Diamond Peak or the CDT trail. Still, I may try it again one day. Also understand that this hike was done in early April after a winter with above average moisture. The flow (or lack thereof) of the creek
can be wildly different depending on the year and the time of year.