I have a hard tail mtb and something that terrifies me is steps.

I'm planning to do a black graded trail this weekend that contains a step section of around 12 or 13, nor sure how steep.

In preperation I was thinking I should try using some steps in town. I've negotiated 5 steps, but more seems to scare me, perhaps it's the angle and the thought of going over the handlebars if the angle turns out to be too steep.

I've done a fair bit of trail riding and will tackle all obstacles as my reasoning is that if it's in the trail you must be able to get around or over or down it.

Any advice welcome. I probably seem a bit wimpy.