
Starting from the River Mountain Trailead.

Views toward Lake Mead as the trail winds around in the foothills.

Red Mountain visible left, Black Mountain Overlook on the right. The trail heads for the saddle between the two.

Starting up the switchbacks.

I realize the colors changed drastically from the last photo. I combined photos from two visits along this trail at different times of year. Pictured here is working up the switchbacks to the saddle.

I opted to head down the official trail. Lots of switchbacks. Boulder City visible below.

Heading to Red Mountain first. This is looking back toward the saddle (center) and the Black Mountain ridge line (top).

Looking east toward Black Mountain, as I ascend to Red Mountain.

Red Mountain private property summit over there, what I think is the true summit is behind me.

After returning to the saddle, I started toward the Black Mountain Overlook ahead.

Almost at the Black Mountain Overlook, looking west, back toward Red Mountain.

Black Mountain Overlook.

Black Mountain, a Class 2 scramble away.

Along the ridge from Black Mountain Overlook to Black Mountain

Black Mountain ahead.

Black Mountain summit, looking north toward the higher peaks of the River Mountians.

Black Mountain summit, looking south toward Black Mountain Overlook.
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