This year we had over 1,200 hikers join our 3rd Annual Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge! As I write this, there are 364 finishers – registered challengers who have logged hikes up all six peaks at least once in 2017. Together, we've logged 2,957 peaks, hiking 39,305 miles – enough to hike entirely around the world 1.3 times; and climbing a mind-boggling 13,390,800 vertical … [Read More]
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2017 Finisher’s Party Photo Booth Album
At this year's Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge Finisher's Party, we tried something new: a photo booth. Judging by the response, it was a hit. Here's a gallery of ALL … [Read More]
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Hiking South Sister
South Sister is the third tallest mountain in Oregon. At 10,363' it's the highest of the Three Sisters, and also the youngest, geologically-speaking. The cauldron … [Read More]
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Hiking Paulina Peak
Paulina Peak is the highest point on Newberry Crater, one of the largest shield volcanos in North America. The 7,985 feet tall summit sits on the edge of a 21 mile-long crater rim. The geology of the area is fascinating. Well east of the Cascades, Paulina Peak … [Read More]
Hiking Tumalo Mountain
Tumalo Mountain is a shield volcano that lies just northeast of Mount Bachelor. This trail begins at the Dutchman Flat Sno-Park, and climbs steadily up the west flank of the cinder cone. Tumalo gives you great views of not only Mount Bachelor, but also Broken … [Read More]
Hiking Black Butte
Black Butte is an extinct stratovolcano that sits east of the Cascades, rising 3,076' above the surrounding plain. This symmetrical cone-shaped butte is home to an active fire lookout tower, as well as a historic cupola that you can easily imagine must have … [Read More]
Hiking Mount Bierstadt
Mount Bierstadt is considered one of the most accessible 14ers in Colorado, nearby Denver and well maintained, but that doesn't mean it's a stroll in the park. You'll climb over 2,700' over the course of just over three miles, including a boulder scramble up … [Read More]
Hiking Grays Peak
At 14,270', Grays Peak is one of only two fourteeners that actually sits on the Continental Divide. The ninth-highest mountain in Colorado has a well-defined trail to the summit and its proximity to the slightly lower Torreys Peak (14,267') make this a popular … [Read More]
Hiking Horseshoe Mountain
Horseshoe Mountain scrapes the clouds at 13,898' – just shy of being a 14er. Even so, the glacier carved cirque remains one of Colorado's 100 tallest mountains, and the views are coveted by peak baggers. Just west of Fairplay, Horseshoe Mountain straddles Park … [Read More]
Map: Where You Need an Adventure Pass in Southern California
The Forest Service requires you to display an Adventure Pass in your parked car at many of the trailheads used for our hikes on SoCalHiker. The rule of thumb is that if there are any improvements at the trailhead (pit toilets, picnic tables, etc.) an Adventure … [Read More]
Map: Where to Buy an Adventure Pass in Southern California
If you've been hiking or camping in Southern California, you know about the Adventure Pass. Many trailheads and campgrounds on National Forest lands require the pass, available in both daily ($5) and annual ($30) versions. Does the trailhead you are headed … [Read More]
Hiking Birthday Peak
Birthday Peak is in the 12er family. At 12,730 feet, it sees less foot traffic than its taller cousins, which means you'll have more solitude but still have epic views of the surrounding mountains in the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness. This hike requires some … [Read More]
Hiking Rocky Mountain via the Manitou Incline
Yes, Rocky Mountain is an actual mountain. Located in Manitou Springs, Colorado, this 9,250' peak is often overshadowed by the trail that climbs it: the famous Manitou Incline. This route forms a loop that ascends the incline, but then continues climbing to … [Read More]
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