An Epic Mt. Tam Route
Two weeks out from backpacking the Tour du Mont Blanc in the Swiss Alps, this hike was the perfect lead-up.…
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All logged hikes for the San Francisco Bay Area challenge.
Exposed and Hot
This was a tough one. It was very hot and the trail is extremely exposed. There was not a nice…
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Mount Tamalpais
A couple of thoughts: (1) This was my first hike as a 58-year-old. (2) Imho, the Indian Fire Trail is…
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No Shade Summit of Black Mountain
This was peak 3/6 and it was a surprising challenge! I knew the distance and elevation beforehand, but it felt…
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Ice cream Peak
It was scorching hot on the way up, beautiful but pretty uneventful, only a few people on the trail. On…
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My Diablo from Mitchell Canyon
Started 1 mile before gate at 6:00. Parked in neighborhood because gate wasn’t open yet. Ascended up through Twin Peaks…
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Mt. Diablo – no snakes!
6am start from over a mile away from Mitchell Canyon parking lot since it opens late morning. Highly recommend clockwise…
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Mt. Diablo, From a New Angle
I love how this mountain reveals itself differently from every angle. Each new route feels like meeting a new version…
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Repeat – Mission Peak 2x
We did mission peak 2x started from Ohlone college trailhead, to the peak down at Stanford parking lot and back…
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Mt Diablo
Really cool trail. Several peaks are summited on this trail which is fun, great views all along. Some poison oak…
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On a Mission
Nice weather. Hiked from Ohlone College to the Peak. Lots of folks out hiking.
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