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Hiking Black Butte from the Lower Trailhead

May 24, 2022 By Jeff H Leave a Comment

Hiking Black Butte from the Lower Trailhead

Black Butte is an iconic mountain that stands alone, prominent and proud. The 6,436′ extinct start volcano lies 10 miles northwest of Sisters, Oregon along Highway 20. There are two ways to hike Black Butte. The shorter route from the Upper Trailhead is only four miles round trip, but requires a long drive up a […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 8-10 miles, Black Butte, Deschutes National Forest, dog-friendly, Oregon, peakbagging, Six-Pack of Peaks

Hiking Sutton Mountain

April 25, 2022 By Jeff H Leave a Comment

Hiking Sutton Mountain

Sutton Mountain gives you a sense of just how big Oregon is. Nestled between the Painted Hills unit of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument and the tiny old town of Mitchell (population 142), this hike starts with a well-hidden trailhead, then follows an old jeep trail most of the way before requiring a […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 6-8 miles, dog-friendly, moderate, Oregon, peakbagging, Sutton Mountain, Sutton Mountain Wilderness Study Area

Hiking Telescope Peak in Death Valley National Park

December 21, 2021 By Chris Griffith 3 Comments

Hiking Telescope Peak in Death Valley National Park

Standing over 11,000 feet above the lowest spot in North America is Telescope Peak. From its summit, you are rewarded with spectacular views of Mount Whitney to the west and Mount Charleston to the east. This challenging trail offers some unique views of Death Valley National Park as it climbs to this majestic peak. Getting […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 11+ miles, Death Valley National Park, peakbagging, strenuous, Telescope Peak

Hiking Corte Madera in the Pine Creek Wilderness

December 17, 2021 By Chris Griffith 5 Comments

Hiking Corte Madera in the Pine Creek Wilderness

Sitting in the Pine Creek Wilderness in east San Diego, stands Corte Madera, or as some refer to it, San Diego’s Half Dome. This peak offers some impressive views of Baja California, Los Pinos, Anza Borrego, Mount Laguna, and Cuyamaca State Park. This challenging trail has some stunning vistas as it climbs toward the summit. […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 6-8 miles, Cleveland National Forest, Corte Madera, dog-friendly, peakbagging, Pine Creek Wilderness, San Diego, Six-Pack of Peaks, strenuous

Hiking Quartz Peak in the Sierra Estrella Wilderness

September 28, 2021 By Richard Oppelaar Leave a Comment

Hiking Quartz Peak

One of the highest points in the Sierra Estrella Wilderness, Quartz Peak offers spectacular views from atop a unique summit block made of white quartz. This challenging trail has beautiful vistas of the Rainbow Valley as it climbs a rugged ridge from the valley floor to the crest of the Sierra Estrella. Getting to the […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 6-8 miles, Arizona, dog-friendly, peakbagging, Quartz Peak, Sierra Estrella Wilderness, Six-Pack of Peaks, strenuous

Hiking Camelback Mountain via the Echo Canyon Trail

December 9, 2020 By Richard Oppelaar 3 Comments

Hiking Camelback Mountain via Echo Canyon 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, with good views of the Phoenix area, and entertaining to compare its profile to a napping camel. There are two popular routes up this dromedary. This route on the Echo Canyon […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: Arizona, Camelback Mountain, peakbagging, Phoenix, Six-Pack of Peaks, strenuous

Hiking to High Point on Palomar Mountain in the Cleveland National Forest

December 4, 2020 By Richard Oppelaar 3 Comments

Hiking to High Point on Palomar Mountain

Appropriately named High Point is the highest peak in the Palomar Ranger District of Cleveland National Forest. This hike offers unique views of Toro and San Jacinto Peak, and a colorful variety of trees that isn’t often found in Southern California. Getting to the Trailhead Take Interstate 15 toward Temecula and exit at Highway 79 […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 11+ miles, Cleveland National Forest, dog-friendly, High Point, Palomar Mountain, peakbagging, San Diego County, Six-Pack of Peaks, Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge, strenuous

Hiking Hot Springs Mountain on the Los Coyotes Reservation

November 19, 2020 By Jeff H Leave a Comment

Hike Hot Springs Mountain in San Diego County

Hot Springs Mountain in the Los Coyotes Reservation is the highest peak in San Diego County, with chaparral, oak and pine forests. On a clear day, you can see the Pacific Ocean over 50 miles away. Near the summit are the crumbling remains of a lookout tower, and the true summit requires a short boulder […]

Filed Under: Trail Guides Tagged With: 8-10 miles, dog-friendly, Hot Springs Mountain, Los Coyotes Reservation, peakbagging, San Diego County, Six-Pack of Peaks, strenuous

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