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The climb up Black Canyon Road toward Mid Hills only lasts a mile until I reach an almost-flat plateau (Round Valley)

4009-black-canyon.jpg After my break, I ride up Black Canyon Road from Cedar Canyon Road, still 5-6 miles away from Mid Hills campgroundThumbnailsThe Round Valley area of Mojave National Preserve includes quite a bit of private landAfter my break, I ride up Black Canyon Road from Cedar Canyon Road, still 5-6 miles away from Mid Hills campgroundThumbnailsThe Round Valley area of Mojave National Preserve includes quite a bit of private landAfter my break, I ride up Black Canyon Road from Cedar Canyon Road, still 5-6 miles away from Mid Hills campgroundThumbnailsThe Round Valley area of Mojave National Preserve includes quite a bit of private landAfter my break, I ride up Black Canyon Road from Cedar Canyon Road, still 5-6 miles away from Mid Hills campgroundThumbnailsThe Round Valley area of Mojave National Preserve includes quite a bit of private landAfter my break, I ride up Black Canyon Road from Cedar Canyon Road, still 5-6 miles away from Mid Hills campgroundThumbnailsThe Round Valley area of Mojave National Preserve includes quite a bit of private land

This late in the day, after 3000 miles of elevation gain, I welcome any riding that is not uphill! After exerting myself up during the mile-long hill behind me, I ride this flatter area slowly to recuperate.