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Hiking to Mount Elden in the Coconino National Forest

May 24, 2019 By Richard Oppelaar 5 Comments

Hiking Mount Elden in the Coconino National Forest

Take a hike up Mount Elden and perch yourself atop Flagstaff. This route starts out on the Fatman’s Loop, then splits off to climb all the way to Elden Lookout standing at over 9,000 ft. From the top you are rewarded with sweeping views of O’Leary and the San Francisco Peaks. Getting to the Mount […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 3-6 miles, Arizona, Coconino National Forest, dog-friendly, Flagstaff, Mount Elden, out of bounds, peak, peakbagging, scenic, Six-Pack of Peaks, strenuous

Hiking to Rose Peak from Del Valle Regional Park

April 15, 2018 By Jeff Hester 2 Comments

Hike Rose Peak from Del Valle Regional Park

Rose Peak. The name evokes thoughts of gentle beauty. But this Rose is guarded not by thorns, but by a relentless series of climbs and descents. In total, nearly 20 miles for the round trip, and 5,000 vertical feet. This is one tough hike. This out-and-back route can be hiked as a long day hike, […]

Filed Under: Backpacking, Trail Guides Tagged With: 11+ miles, Backpacking, Del Valle Regional Park, NorCal, Ohlone Regional Wilderness, out of bounds, peakbagging, Six-Pack of Peaks, strenuous

Hiking Mount Sizer Loop in Henry Coe State Park

April 9, 2018 By Jeff Hester 1 Comment

Hiking the Mount Sizer Loop in Henry W Coe State Park

Mount Sizer is one of the highest points in Henry W. Coe State Park. While the peak is really just the high point along Blue Ridge, getting there and back via this loop requires four climbs totaling well over 3,500 vertical feet, including one of the steepest trails in the Bay Area. This southern-most trail […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 11+ miles, Henry Coe State Park, NorCal, out of bounds, Six-Pack of Peaks, strenuous

Hiking Black Crater

October 25, 2017 By Jeff Hester 2 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 Hester 5 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 Hester 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 Hester 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 Hester Leave a Comment

Hike to 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 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

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