Black Beauty
Sort of a maze of fire roads to reach trailhead. Really beautiful views but top 1/3 or so is a…
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All logged hikes for the Northern California challenge.
Castle Crags
$8 state park fee. Parking lot is small so get there early. The trail is steep and hardly ever gives…
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Didn’t See a Thing…
the trail at the lower elevations was absolutely gorgeous, sun, no bugs and little wind. deadfall lake is beautiful this…
Read More » Just When You Thought It Was Over…
This was the 3rd day in a row of completing the trails in the challenge – tough for a few…
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Stairway To Helen Lake
There’s a lady who’s sure … The trail is in good condition, until you reach the volcanic rock fields, where…
Read More » Passing the final!!
Last peak to finish from 3 hikes in 3 days! Lassen Peak-Mnt Eddy-Hellen Lake, tough but we made it!
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Castle Crags with the Crew
Beautiful day! Took the kids and friends. The trail was in good condition. Super fun hike as always!
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Shasta – Helen Lake Final Push
Amazing hike with spectacular views from Helen Lake. The storm that had come through on 9/1 and 9/2 dumped some…
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Mt. Shasta – Helen Lake
This was a difficult hike. Very long and uphill a lot. I am glad I did get to the top.…
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Made it to Helen back
The hike was not as difficult as I thought! The trail itself starts off very nicely with shaded trees and…
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Lakes And A Cold Peak
Trail conditions could not be better, and intersections were marked. The weather, however, was cold and misty, with complete cloud…
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