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An energy-bar break is de rigueur here before tackling the final few miles up to Mid Hills campground

4008-black-canyon.jpg After six miles on Cedar Canyon Road, I reach my next turn for Mid Hills campground: Black Canyon Rd. Time for a break!ThumbnailsAfter my break, I ride up Black Canyon Road from Cedar Canyon Road, still 5-6 miles away from Mid Hills campgroundAfter six miles on Cedar Canyon Road, I reach my next turn for Mid Hills campground: Black Canyon Rd. Time for a break!ThumbnailsAfter my break, I ride up Black Canyon Road from Cedar Canyon Road, still 5-6 miles away from Mid Hills campgroundAfter six miles on Cedar Canyon Road, I reach my next turn for Mid Hills campground: Black Canyon Rd. Time for a break!ThumbnailsAfter my break, I ride up Black Canyon Road from Cedar Canyon Road, still 5-6 miles away from Mid Hills campgroundAfter six miles on Cedar Canyon Road, I reach my next turn for Mid Hills campground: Black Canyon Rd. Time for a break!ThumbnailsAfter my break, I ride up Black Canyon Road from Cedar Canyon Road, still 5-6 miles away from Mid Hills campgroundAfter six miles on Cedar Canyon Road, I reach my next turn for Mid Hills campground: Black Canyon Rd. Time for a break!ThumbnailsAfter my break, I ride up Black Canyon Road from Cedar Canyon Road, still 5-6 miles away from Mid Hills campground

Here at the junction of Cedar Canyon Road and Black Canyon Road, I meet a couple of sunburnt Belgian tourists driving by. They're exploring the area and having a great time in the desert; I'm happy to encourage them onward.