My. Umunhum
It was a perfect day…started off a little chilly, but warmed up in the sun.
Category: 2020 NorCal
Mt. Saint Helena
Wow! LOVED this hike. Beautiful day with nice trails and few people. My favorite of the 6 so far (finished 5)! Be sure to come…
Came for the summit. Ended with a glass of Champagne!
Perfect weather for a nice hike. The old logging road to the summit was wide and easy to navigate and the summit with its sweeping…
Three to go! Get ’em done before it gets hot!
Sitting at home saturday evening, thinking about what to do on sunday. I pinged a few friends to see if they wanted to do Mt…
Mt. Ummmm Baby
Beautiful day for a hike! A bit chilly but moving made us warm! Didn’t see wildlife or flowers but most likely due to time of…
MtUmunhum
This was my second time to Mount Umunhum, this time a month earlier in the year and via the easy route; so I got to…
Six-Pack #3 – Mt. St. Helena
Beautiful day for a hike – nice temperatures and clear skies. And a great excuse to spend a little time exploring Napa Valley and sip…
The mist, the racers and 2 happy hikers!
Aloha! The weather was fabulous today – a combo of blue sky and fast moving fog. There was a race today on Mt. Umunhum so…
#6 Rose Peak, Again
First hiked from Del Valle and this time from Sunol. Most of the this hike was on fire roads. Not technical. Park opened at 7:00…
Above the fog at Mt Tamalpais
Great hike – some rocky bits and some steep parts especially near the top. There are several stone staircases as part of Fern Creek Trail.
Rose Peak
Back in December I did this hike to support my friend Jenny, who was registered for the 2019 Challenge, in foul weather. Because of Jenny’s…
Rose Peak
We hiked in 3.2 miles to the Sunol backpackers camp on Thursday afternoon. Up at 5:30 and on the trial at 6:30. Watch the sun…
The one where I didn’t drink any wine
Great weather today. Don’t hike this in the summer, the trail is fairly exposed.
Rose Peak in 1 1/2 Days
Hiking with Christine, Laurelyn, and Jenny Penny. Spent the night before summiting at Eagle’s Eyrie backpacking camp at Sunol. In from Sunol to Eagle’s Eyrie…
Umunhum
It was a bit warmer than I expected for the Bay Area. Definitely didn’t need my jacket. The trail was surprisingly busy for a Thursday…
Mount Saint Helena for #5
First mile of trail is wooded with a little bit of rock scrambling. The rest of the trail is wide open fire road with a…
The “Right” Way Up Helena
Not our favorite hike but has potential for great views on a clear day and the drive through Napa wine country was beautifully rustic. Best…
#6 Rose Peak
This was a beautiful, long hike. We accidentally parked 1-1/2 miles away from the start so, added millage. Del Valle didn’t open until 7:00 AM.…
The one that was easy
It’s a nice, well-maintained trail with gradual incline. It was windy this morning so bring a jacket of some kind. The summit doesn’t look that…
Mount Umunhum
Beautiful weather. Not too crowded on the trail but the parking lots fill up fast at the trailhead. We made it up and back in…
The Last Rose
‘Tis the last peak of 6PoP Left unscaled alone; All her majestic allies Are now better known. First traversed was Diablo, Then Mount Um and…
Mt. St. Helena
Started at Stevenson Memorial Trail at 9 a.m. few switchbacks to start with. Mostly fire road with great views of wine country. Shared the trail…
Adding More Miles on Mt. Sizer Run.
This hike was part of my long run so the route was longer than what most folks would d0. I overshot Fish Trail and had…
Kicking off the #sixpackofpeaks challenge with Mt. Um
I had put off hiking Mt. Um for the longest time because of the evil Kubrick-esque cenotaph waiting at the top, but today’s hike proved…
My Ummm n Hummm
Hiked this one with my husband. It was a really our fourth hike of 2020, (we did Mission peak sometime in Jan, snowshoeing twice –…
Beautiful day hiking Mt Sizer
Beautiful warm day hiking to Mt. Sizer. The Hobbs Road “shortcut” didn’t disappoint – what a workout! Don’t normally use hiking poles but glad I…
My 1st Peak Challenge, Mt. Sizer
The weather was perfect, blue skies & you can view mountain ranges at 360 degrees. We were a group of 8 active adults & most…
Hike #5 Mount Sizer Again
Beautiful hike along the Blue Ridge. No peak with 360 degree views, still beautiful. Perfect weather, clear, no rain, no wind, sunny with a few…
Parking Pains at Um
Arrived at 9:30am on a Sunday and got the LAST spot. Whew! Great day with friends! Love this hike. Mostly shady, nice steady climb up,…
Mt Sizer
Started at Henry Coe HQ, hiked counter clockwise, spent the night at Madrone Springs (lots of ladybugs!). Next day took Mile Trail to Poverty Flat,…
Mt. St. Helena hike with my 7 year old
Lots of people on the trail today. Hiked this mountain last year and saw almost no one. Took 2 of my kids. My 18yr old…
Top of Mount Saint Helena
Beautiful weather and cool temps—perfect for a mostly exposed hike like this. High winds could be a problem on this hike but on this day…
Seizing Sizer
This one requires a lace-em-up, suck-it-up and keep moving attitude. The climb out of Coyote Creek is no joke but reaching the top provides worthy…
A sunny Mt Diablo hike at 15 weeks pregnant
WARNING: You need $6 cash for the parking lot!! We didn’t know!! We had to Venmo some strangers! Don’t be like us! I’m doing this…
Mount Tam
Started our day at 8:30 a.m. Stinson Beach on Dipsea Trail. Hiked up to Pantol to West Peak up Old Stage Road to East Peak.…
SPP #2 – An amazing day ascending Mt. Tamalpais!
Awesome views of the Pacific Ocean and Stinson Beach followed by a delightful journey along Webb Creek through Steep Ravine. Enjoyed lunch while taking in…
Mt Umunhum- Uhum… Appetizer
Great Choice for an Appetizer! Hiked with my Sister Love in a nice cool weather. Shaded brisk walking with 0.5 mile indicators to keep tabs…
Above the clouds on Mt. Saint Helena
We hiked this trail on a warm day in February. The temperatures were in the 60’s with a little wind on the peak. The first…
Above the clouds on Mt Saint Helena
We hiked during a warm spell in February. The temperatures were in the 60’s. There was a little bit of wind on the peak. The…
#5 Mount Sizer
Carried 72 oz. of water. Temp high of 69 degrees. Needed more water. Very pretty hike. Mount Sizer: a peak, that’s not a peak. No…
Mount Umunhum
We parked at Bald Mountain parking lot. We took the Mount Umunhum trail to the summit. A total of 7.4 miles. Weather was sunny but…
Mt. Umunhum
Great day, not a cloud in the sky but on the windy side. The trail was in good condition but the last part at the…
Sea to Summit
Blustery day on the mountain but it made for clear skies and amazing views of the bay area
Stinson to Mt Tam Peak
Clear but windy conditions for an awe inspiring journey from ocean to bird’s eye view of the entire Bay Area.
Hum up Um
This was my first time to a Beautiful Hike up Mt Umunhum. Perfect weather. Gradual elevation. Lots of shade.
Sizing up Sizer
Nice weather, temperature in the 50s. Could see the snow capped Sierras to the East. Definitely some crazy steep trail sections, one ~1 mile…
Mount Saint Helena fun
Great February weather! Nice hike. Easier to follow the trail than indicated on several sites. Good views from the top. Could see the geothermal plant…
Mt. Diablo
windless day but hazy view at the peak. Took the path from Mitchell Canyon Road – coulter pine – eagle peak – bald ridge- north…
Mount Umunhum
Nice little day hike to start the challenge. Started at 10:30am beautiful sunny day with literally 1 cloud in the sky. Was really windy but…
Abandoned Cold War Radar Tower & Native American Sacred Circles
This hike is the shortest of the NorCal six pack, but I went with a friend, and had a wonderful three-hour trip up and down…
Brazen on Um
Organized two groups of friends from several local running and racing clubs to meet up for this hike. Our group of 7 started from the…
Birthday Hike – Mt. St. Helena
Nice way to spend my birthday. Only saw one person on the way up and only five people on the way down. Great solo hike.
#4 Mount Diablo
First time starting a hike from the Mitchell Canyon staging area. Used AllTrails: Mitchell Creek to Diablo Summit. Again, perfect weather, no wind, 60 degree…
Windy Mt St Helena but no snow this year!
Super windy hike today but not ao cold that it snowed like last year. Beautiful day and felt so good to be out in nature.
Must read the map next time
Great day to hike but we started out on the wrong trail (Woods Trail) and by the time we determined we were off course, had…
Aptly Named Mt. Diablo
I definitely rode the struggle bus on this one. The incline was difficult to me while others were whizzing past without a problem. It was…
Such an accomplishment, YES!
Best test of endurance, to date! Started around 10 and didn’t get back till dark. Quite the climb, like nothing we’ve done before but still…
Bonus climbing a la Rose Peak
Wow, this was tough! Hiking on very steep ranch roads for the most part, mostly in the sun. Although it felt great to actually stand…
Tam, sans Karl
At the start of a new month, the trails from Stinson Beach to East Peak were bursting with energy of hikers, runners, and mountain bikers.…
Mt Tam Travails!
I’m convinced this will be the most beautiful of the Nor Cal 6-Pack of Peaks–lush green mosses, redwood trees, waterfalls–even a ladder to climb. We…
Seizing the Sizer Moment
Starting 2020 with a strong finish of the Six Pack of Peak Challenge in January. A great year of setting and breaking PR records. Thank…
Mt. Umunhum, backwards!
Parking lots were full at both trailheads, so I parked at the summit, hiked down to the trailhead, and hiked back up to the summit.…
Up Umunhum, pre-birthday climb
My son turned 35 on the 31st, and my (considerably older) birthday was the following day. Weather conditions were about perfect, clear, cool but not…
Sunny on Umunhum
Lovely short and fast hike up the hill. Great weather and views. Did this with a new friend, and it was so great to chat…
#3 Mount Tamalpais
Used AllTrails: Stinson Beach to Mount Tamalpais via Matt Davis and Steep Ravin. 17 miles, +/- 3,717 ft elevation. Another perfect day. Lots of water…
Foggy day on the mountain
Have ridden my bike to the summit but this was a first on foot – not sure which is harder! Experienced all sorts of weather…
Sand and Fog
In my happy place. Started from Stinson Beach to the Summit with the first half of the trails to myself. I love this weather, rolling…
Sauntering to the summit
Beautiful day, started in the rain and then hiking through the clouds. Nice trail, definitely glad we read some things before we left and went…
Mt. Diablo
There was fog on the summit, we Started from Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center and did the summit via Eagle Peak.
Hail Helena
The Stevenson Memorial Trail, still damp from abundant rainfall, was marked by brilliant shades of green–even tree trunks wore a furry green coat. Gnarly roots…
Sunny in Sunol
Warm, sunny day. Especially compared to hiking in the snow at Sizer last week! This was a tough one!!!
Mt. Saint Helena, so foggy yet so good!
Challenging yet very doable trail. Working our way slowly to the big stuff and this was a definite stepping stone. Foggy day and not such…
Stinson Beach 🏖 to East Peak Mt. Tamalpais
From the sands of Stinson beach we decided to start Our trek with Matt Davis trail. Along the trail we were accompanied by a creek…
Umm..un…hmmmm
The weather was nearly perfect for this hike coming in at 60° or so. It was a sunny morning and we appreciated the shade…
Mother/Daughter Duo
A great day to finally get out on the trail with my 24 year old. And she agreed, this is a tough hike, We choose…
The Mysterious Saint
Misty with dense fog. Still lots of remnants from the fire a couple years ago but also lots of growth coming back with much green…
Warm Rose Peak Hike in January
Pretty Hike with lovely friend. Lots of baby cows on the trails. Warm day. Passed 12 other hikers along the way to the peak.
Cubed it!! Mount Umunhum
Today’s weather was perfect along with the trail conditions. Climbing Mount Umunhum can be a little intimidating at first glance, especially when you can see…
Mt St Helena
I left home very early in the morning because I had read that the parking lot filled up fast. I got to Napa in time…
#2 Mt. Saint Helena
We luck into another perfect day. There were tiny patches of snow, in the shady areas. No wind. You could see where the Napa fires…
Brutalist architectural wonder in the Santa Cruz Mountains!
Got up early and headed up to Mt. Umunhum and arrived at about 8:00am. At that time, there were still about 5 spots left in…
Mt. St. Helena, the hard way
Hiked from Calistoga for a total of 20 miles and 5.6 kft of elevation gain. (Dropped car at the Hwy 29 trailhead since I didn’t…
Up to Umunhum
Mostly overcast, temperature in the 50s, nice day for a 16.8 mile hike, windy and chilly at the summit https://strava.app.link/P6UiJybOr3
Up to Umunhum
Mostly overcast, temperature in the 50s, nice day for a 16.8 mile hike, windy and chilly at the summit https://strava.app.link/P6UiJybOr3
Snowy Umunhum
Cold but sunny. Patches of snow and ice along the way, with full coverage on top! Had to start from Hicks due to road closure.…
Winter Wonderland Mt Diablo
First snow was at 2800 ft today. Road to summit was closed to the public so the Visitors Center at the top was NOT crowded…
Snow on Sizer!
Wow this was a challenge! Slippery snow conditions on the downhill. Quite a few downed trees on the trail. Freezing water to walk through. That…
Spectacular views of the Bay Area!
Omg! Such a beautiful but strenuous hike! Totally worth it though.
Sizer in White
Recent snowfall tranformed Coe Park into a winter wonderland. Down Monument Trail, birdsong and forest murmurs accompanied my rhythmic crunching of snow and ice. Footprints…
Snowy hike to the ugly building
Mount Umunhum hike is lovely moderate hike. Parking is a challenge! Get there early or prepare to wait until folks free up spaces. We did…
From the couch to hiked Mt Sizer
This will tell you everything not to do on a hike! Hiking up Mt. Sizer was not my idea. My 15 year old son decided…
Snowy Mt Homynym
Fun hike with my guy. Sunny with snow! Trail was easy to follow. A few branches down due to the weight of the snow but…
Acronym, homonym… let’s go with Umunhum
Gorgeous, well maintained train, w a few cutbacks which kept the climb to a minimum. Took the opportunity to hit it this weekend, having had…
Sizer in winter wonderland
Beautiful yet challenging hike in the snow and ice. Lots of trees down. Amazing experience. Glad Peak #4 is over!
Mt. Umunhum
Hiked with a friend. We had a great time. Lots of fungi. The weather was perfect. The next day, the roads in the park were…
Mount Tam
I completed this hike with the US Hiking Bay Area Chapter – the trail was a bit muddy , the weather a bit chilly. Overall,…
Mount Umunhum (1 of 6)
HIKE 1 of 6 is complete! Cousins Natalie and Eric joined me as we summited our first peak of the decade. Here are some stats…
Umunhum, Umunhum, Umunhum… Nope, that’s not a stutter!
Yesterday, I began my quest to complete the 2020 Northern California Six-Pack of Peaks. I climbed to the summit of Mt. Um (3,486 ft.). This…
Foggy trek to Mt Diablo
One of the steeper official trails I’ve ever hiked, especially over the first 2 miles. A bit of mud near the visitors center. As you…
Mt. Tam!
My husband and I hit the trail before 8am, and it was such a beautiful morning! Cool and crisp with a gorgeous sunrise. The trail…
Umunhum, Umunhum, Umunhum… Nope, that note a stutter!
This past Sunday, I began my quest to complete the 2020 Northern California Six-Pack of Peaks. I climbed to the summit of Mt. Um (3,486…
Mount Umunhum
The hike was great and the trail was in a good condition, at patches a little muddy. The weather was partly cloudy with cold wind…