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Hiking Black Mountain in Rancho San Antonio County Park

January 31, 2021 By Karl D 3 Comments

Hiking Black Mountain

At 2,812 feet, Black Mountain looms large, way up, and behind, the smaller hills to the west of Highway 280 in Silicon Valley. On a clear day you can see the Pacific Ocean, as well as San Francisco, and the entire Silicon Valley at your feet. You can also gaze at some of the other […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 11+ miles, Bay Area, Black Mountain, Midpeninsula Open Space, NorCal, peak, Rancho San Antonio Preserve, Six-Pack of Peaks, strenuous

Hiking Gray Butte from Smith Rock State Park

February 11, 2020 By Jeffrey Hester Leave a Comment

Hiking Gray Butte from Smith Rock State Park (1600x900)

Gray Butte is not particularly rugged nor jagged. The soft-shouldered butte is home to a cluster of antennas and a utility road the climbs there. But this 13.3 mile out-and-back route begins and ends in beautiful Smith Rock State Park, taking you down across the Crooked River before climbing out of the park, across a […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 11+ miles, Central Oregon, Crooked River National Grassland, dog-friendly, Gray Butte, Oregon, out-and-back, peak, peakbagging, Six-Pack of Peaks, Smith Rock State Park, strenuous

Hiking to Mount Saint Helena

August 2, 2019 By Tara Magpusao 4 Comments

Hike Mount Saint Helena

A peak in the beautiful Mayacamas Mountains overlooking Napa Valley and beyond, Mount Saint Helena will give you the best views all around.  In Robert Louis Stevenson State Park, this hike is great at different times of the year and one of the few mountains in the Bay Area to get snowfall in the winter. […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 8-10 miles, Mayacamas Range, Mount Saint Helena, NorCal, peak, Robert Louis Stevenson State Park, Six-Pack of Peaks, State Park, strenuous

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 Kendrick Peak in the Kaibab National Forest

April 12, 2019 By Richard Oppelaar 2 Comments

Hiking Kendrick Peak in Flagstaff, Arizona

One of the tallest mountains in the San Francisco volcanic field, Kendrick Peak offers spectacular views stretching from Humphreys Peak to the Grand Canyon. The trail begins in a quintessential ponderosa pine forest, travels up through a decades old burn area, and passes by a century-old historic cabin. At the very top, enjoy the scenery from […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 8-10 miles, Arizona, dog-friendly, Flagstaff, Kaibab National Forest, Kendrick Peak, peak, peakbagging, Six-Pack of Peaks

Hiking Wilson Mountain in Sedona

March 8, 2019 By Richard Oppelaar Leave a Comment

Hiking Wilson Mountain in Sedona

With one of the greatest overlooks in all Sedona, Wilson Mountain is a must for any Arizona hiker. This northern approach offers a cool shady canyon start and an up-close perspective of beautifully stratified red and beige rocks, before climbing onto the broad grassy mesa. Pack some snacks, plan to stay up top for a […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 6-8 miles, Arizona, Coconino National Forest, dog-friendly, peak, peakbagging, Red Rock Secret Mountain Wilderness, Sedona, Six-Pack of Peaks, strenuous, Wilson Mountain

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 Picacho Peak via the Hunter Trail

October 24, 2018 By Richard Oppelaar Leave a Comment

Hiking Picacho Peak via the Hunter Trail

Picacho is one of those peaks that you look at and can’t tell how there’s possibly a trail to the top, so it’s no surprise that this is one of the most exciting two and a half mile hikes out there. Once you make it beyond the halfway saddle, it’s a rollercoaster of a mountain […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: Arizona, peak, Picacho Peak, Six-Pack of Peaks, strenuous

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