10.16.2021~Black Hills Quad Massacre, solo North to South Ridge Ramble of all 6 High Lumps & Bumps. 3,868’, Mount Scorpion, Black Hill, 3,954’, Railroad Peak (Highpoint) & 4,040’ (then Back to Railroad Peak). 7 miles, 3,000’ gain in 5:27hrs. I had so much fun yesterday, I went back for more. I got to the HP, Railroad peak (5th peak of 6) in 2:40hrs. A personal best for me. This mountain ridge is a giver. Its rugged, exposed at times and very challenging with views of grandeur. I ate steak and potatoes before the trek so during I consumed no food and went thru the 67 oz of water I brought. I made some repairs to a few registers that were battered and added ziplock bags to protect the paper. These are rarely visited peaks except for the easy to get to North end shoulder which gets the most visits because it’s easy. Some only get 1 or 2 sign-ins per 1.5 years and it’s mostly my name :@) A few times I heard some animal or reptile hiss as I went by. I didn’t stick around to see what made the sound. Great day! Tad on the warm side with some cool breezes that refreshed me. I view this mountain everyday from my kitchen window in Henderson, NV.