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Hiking Bighorn and Ontario Peaks

February 14, 2018 By CeCe Lorthioir 4 Comments

Hiking Icehouse Canyon to Ontario Peak

At 8,696 feet, Ontario Peak is one of several peaks in the San Gabriel Mountains, and lies within the Cucamonga Wilderness. It is one of the many peaks near Mt. Baldy which are accessible from the Icehouse Saddle. It is named after the nearby city of Ontario. On a clear day, Ontario Peak offers sweeping […]

Filed Under: Hiking News Tagged With: Bighorn Peak, dog-friendly, hiking, Ontario Peak, peakbagging, Six-Pack of Peaks, strenuous

Hiking to Mission Peak in the East Bay

November 14, 2017 By Jeff H 1 Comment

Hiking to Mission Peak

At 2,517 feet, Mission Peak towers over the southern arm of the San Franciso Bay. It offers a 360-degree panorama that extends from San Jose to Mount Tamalpais. On a clear day, you can even see the Sierra Nevada range to the east. In History of Washington Township, published in 1904, Mission Peak was described as […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 6-8 miles, Bay Area Ridge Trail, coastal, dog-friendly, East Bay, Fremont, hiking, Ohlone Trail, peak, strenuous, vista

Hiking Black Crater

October 25, 2017 By Jeff H 5 Comments

Hike Black Crater in the Three Sisters Wilderness

Black Crater is a “broken” cinder cone with a glacier-carved valley and quite possible the best views of the Three Sisters.  The 7,251′ summit was once home to a fire lookout, and when you hike to the summit, you’ll understand why. You can see for miles up and down the Cascade Range. This trail is […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 6-8 miles, dog-friendly, moderate, Oregon, out of bounds, peak, peakbagging, Six-Pack of Peaks, Three Sisters Wilderness

Hiking South Sister

September 30, 2017 By Jeff H 6 Comments

Hike to the summit of 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 holds the highest lake in Oregon–when it’s not frozen and buried in snow. It’s home to eight glaciers, including Prouty Glacier, the largest in Oregon. And it’s a great non-technical ascent […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 11+ miles, dog-friendly, Oregon, out of bounds, Six-Pack of Peaks, strenuous, Three Sisters Wilderness

Hiking Paulina Peak

September 29, 2017 By Jeff H Leave a Comment

Paulina Peak Hike

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 offers views that extend from Mount Shasta to Mount […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 3-6 miles, dog-friendly, Newbury National Volcanic Monument, Oregon, out of bounds, Six-Pack of Peaks

Hiking Tumalo Mountain

September 14, 2017 By Jeff H Leave a Comment

Tumalo Mountain Hike

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 Top and South Sister. Tumalo Mountain is also very accessible, only […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 3-6 miles, dog-friendly, Oregon, out of bounds, Six-Pack of Peaks

Hiking Black Butte

September 13, 2017 By Jeff H Leave a Comment

Hiking Black Butte in the Deschutes National Forest

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 been the coolest summer digs ever, with spectacular views of Mt Washington, […]

Filed Under: Hiking News Tagged With: 3-6 miles, dog-friendly, moderate, Oregon, out of bounds, peakbagging, Six-Pack of Peaks

Hiking Mount Bierstadt

September 5, 2017 By Traci Canestrale Leave a Comment

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 the final stretch to the peak. The trail from Guanella Pass […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 14er, 6-8 miles, Colorado, dog-friendly, Mt Evans Wilderness, out of bounds, Six-Pack of Peaks

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