#1 of 6: MT. DIABLO – 6-Peaks 16.8 mile loop (4695′ Altitude)
Decided to commemorate the debut hike of the NorCal 6-Pack Challenge with a special Diablo “Six Peak Loop” (16.8 miles…
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All logged hikes for the Northern California challenge.
Helloooooo Helena
Saturday March 30, 2019 was an absolutely beautiful day to hike Mount Saint Helena. The first mile, as reported by…
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Diablo lives up to its name!
I haven’t been back to Mt. Diablo since running a half marathon there in 2014. Didn’t disappoint; relentless hills, endless…
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Mount Saint Helena
The first part of the hike was cool with a lot of switch backs. There was a “rocky” transition from…
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Devil Mountain
A tough 18 mile or so hike (via the 5 peak tour: Mt. Olympia, North Peak, Eagle Peak, Twin Peaks…
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Mount Sizer
Beautiful hike. Challenging hills. My favorite was the jackass trail. Absolutely amazing trip!
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Rose Peak Mamma Mia
This final hike of the challenge was truly a test of perseverance, endurance, and sheer joy at the finish line!
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Diablo’s in the Details
This was the most difficult of the 6 peaks in the challenge because we decided to tackle all 5 summits…
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Back at it on a clear day with the greenest of hills
Accidentally slept in, but the hike worked out perfectly. James and I drove down to Danville and started hiking up…
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Sizer matters!
A long hike meeting up with lots of great hikers. The Sizer loop is a strong challenge. Saw cougar tracks…
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Mt. Diablo-oooooh my aching quads!
It was an absolutely spectacular day. The day was completely clear and I could see the Sierras, Mt. Tam, and…
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