This is a list of all hike logs across all challenges for the current calendar year, in reverse chronological order.
Challenge-specific logs: Central Oregon | Colorado Rockies | Southern California
Thunderbolt or Bust
Peak Summited2019 Mount GreylockType of HikeDay hikeTrailhead100 Gould RoadEncounteredWildflowers bloomingRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusBugs were an annoyanceSnow ConditionsSnow freeTrail ConditionsTrail in good conditionTwo weeks ago we hiked in 36 degree weather with snow on Bear Mountain, CT. Today, just two weeks later, 81 degrees and a refreshing breeze on the summit. We challenged […]
Windy Bear
Peak Summited2019 Bear Mountain (AZ)Type of HikeDay hikeTrailheadBear/Doe TrailheadEncounteredWildflowers bloomingHiking CompanionsHiked with a groupRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusNo bugsSnow ConditionsSnow freeTrail ConditionsTrail in good conditionTrail well marked unless talking too much🤪!
Mt Diablo Windy Summit
Peak Summited2019 Mount DiabloType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadJuniper Campground: Deer Flat RdEncounteredWildflowers bloomingRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusNo bugsSnow ConditionsSnow freeTrail ConditionsTrail in good conditionFor Memorial Day weekend in Walnut Creek, it was chilly! And windy at the summit. Total mileage today was 10 including a jaunt out to Eagle Peak. Loving the Six Pack […]
Rain or Shine – Mount Umunhun
Peak Summited2019 Mount UmunhumType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadMount Umunhum trailHiking CompanionsHiked with a groupRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusNo bugsSnow ConditionsSnow freeTrail ConditionsTrail in good conditionThe weather was cloudy, windy, raining, cold and eventually sunny. The trail was soggy in certain areas but was in great shape. We felt great hiking up to the peak, […]
Wowed by Wilson!
Peak Summited2019 Wilson MountainType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadWilson #10Road ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusNo bugsSnow ConditionsSnow freeTrail ConditionsTrail in good conditionGot out early. Temps were in the low 50's. Beautiful morning. Trail is gradual at first but at about 1.75 it challenges you a bit. For the most part a steady, gradual climb with awesome […]
Maybe We Should Have Taken A Left Back There!
Peak Summited2019 Bear MountainType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadThunderbolt TrailheadEncounteredWildflowers bloomingRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusBugs were an annoyanceSnow ConditionsSnow freeTrail ConditionsTrail in good conditionWe followed the suggested routes for this hike, or at least we tried to! Our ascent brought us up a ski trail, which was pretty steep, buggy and humid! We got to […]
Snowy, beautiful Baden-Powell
Peak Summited2019 Mount Baden-PowellType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadVincent Gulch DivideRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusNo bugsSnow ConditionsTrail snow-covered at times – Gear and expertise recommendedTrail ConditionsObstacles on trailTook on Baden-Powell on Saturday (5/25). It's a beautiful hike, well-worth the hard work and steady incline. Starting hitting snow patches about half way up. The final mile […]
Hike before the mad rush
Peak Summited2019 Mount BaldyType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadManker flats/ski hutRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusNo bugsSnow ConditionsIntermittent snow – not hard to crossTrail ConditionsMinor obstacles posing few problemsBeautiful morning, weather was cool, some snow crossings until the last couple of miles you had snow. Not much on wind, some clouds, sun came out sometimes and […]
Shhh! It’s a Secret
Peak Summited2019 Wilson MountainType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadNorth Wilson trailheadEncounteredWildflowers blooming, Ripe berriesRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusNo bugsSnow ConditionsSnow freeTrail ConditionsMinor obstacles posing few problemsTook off this morning from Phoenix to bag my second peak of the challenge. Even though the temperature was cooler the steady incline and bright sun can be a little […]
Sitton Pretty
Peak Summited2019 Sitton PeakType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadBear CanyonEncounteredWildflowers bloomingRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusNo bugsSnow ConditionsSnow freeTrail ConditionsTrail in good conditionFour months ago I summitted Mt Baden-Powell and barely made it out alive (https://socialhiker.net/hike_log/fateful-hike-up-snow-ice-mt-baden-powell/). Today I resumed my quest for the Six-Pack of Peaks by summitting Sitton Peak, a relatively easy climb. The first […]