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Mushrooms of the Wonderland Trail

April 7, 2020 By Jeff H Leave a Comment

Mushrooms on the Wonderland Trail

I was amazed by the variety of mushrooms I saw on the Wonderland Trail. I know some of them are edible, but I’ve no idea which ones. Click on the gallery to view larger, and leave a comment on a photo if you can help me identify them.

Filed Under: Photos, Wonderland Trail Tagged With: Backpacking, hiking, Mount Rainier National Park, mushrooms, Washington, Wonderland Trail

Hiking Wasson Peak in Saguaro National Park

October 30, 2018 By Richard Oppelaar 2 Comments

Hiking to Wasson Peak in Saguaro National Park

Wasson Peak is the tallest mountain in the Tucson Mountain District of Saguaro National Park. This loop hike travels along ridges with grand desert vistas and through some of the thickest Saguaro forest in Arizona. The top of the mountain has nice views of Tucson, the Santa Catalina Mountains, and beyond! Getting to the Trailhead […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 6-8 miles, Arizona, hiking, moderate, peak, Saguaro National Park, Six-Pack of Peaks, Wasson Peak

Hiking Camelback Mountain via the Cholla Trail

October 19, 2018 By Richard Oppelaar Leave a Comment

Hiking to Camelback Mountain via the Cholla Trail

Camelback Mountain is the most popular mountain to hike in the Phoenix area for good reasons. It’s a fun challenging hike from either side, it has good views of the Phoenix area, and it’s entertaining to compare its profile to a napping camel. There are two popular routes up this dromedary. The Cholla Trail is […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: Arizona, Camelback Mountain, Cholla Trail, hiking, moderate, peak, Phoenix, Six-Pack of Peaks

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

Backpacking the North/South Lake Loop: Sapphire Lake to Little Pete Meadow

November 11, 2017 By Greg Glass 1 Comment

Day 4 - Sapphire Lake to Little Pete Meadow

DAY FOUR on the North Lake/South Lake Loop We woke early and it was cold at Sapphire Lake.  There was ice all over the outside of the rain fly and it took a few minutes for me to warm my clothes inside my sleeping bag before I wanted to put them on. The skies were […]

Filed Under: Backpacking, Trail Guides Tagged With: 11+ miles, Backpacking, hiking, John Muir Trail, Kings Canyon National Park, Muir Pass, Pacific Crest Trail, wilderness

Hiking Rocky Mountain via the Manitou Incline

August 18, 2017 By Jeff H 4 Comments

Hike Rocky Mountain via 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 the little-traveled summit of Rocky Mountain before descending via the gentler grade of the […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 6-8 miles, Colorado, dog-friendly, hiking, out of bounds, peakbagging, Six-Pack of Peaks, strenuous

Hiking the Misery Ridge Loop

April 3, 2017 By Jeff H 6 Comments

Hiking the Misery Ridge Loop Trail in Central Oregon's Smith Rock State Park

Smith Rock State Park in Central Oregon is a rock climber’s playground. The Crooked River carved through layers of hardened volcanic ash to create a landscape that reminded me of Utah. Hiking here is a treat, and the Misery Ridge Loop is the perfect way to tour Smith Rock. It takes you across the river […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 3-6 miles, dog-friendly, hiking, moderate, Oregon, out of bounds, Smith Rock State Park, State Park

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