Join the 10th Annual
San Francisco Bay Area
Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge
CaliforniaYear-roundAny 6 of 8
Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge
San Francisco Bay Area Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge
Hike any six of eight Bay Area peaks, from Mission Peak at 2,517 ft to Mount Saint Helena at 4,341 ft. The routes build from Mount Umunhum up to the 20.2-mile, 4,500 ft Rose Peak climb.
CaliforniaYear-roundAny 6 of 8
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About this challenge
The San Francisco Bay Area Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge has eight peaks and asks you to log any six. Elevations run from Mission Peak at 2,517 ft to Mount Saint Helena at 4,341 ft, the tallest on the list and one of the few Bay Area mountains that gets snow in winter. Distance matters more than height here: suggested routes range from 6.2 miles for Mission Peak to 20.2 miles and about 4,500 ft of gain for Rose Peak.
Set your own pace: six days, six weeks or six months. A good plan is to start with Mount Umunhum and work up to the longer climbs, such as Mount Diablo (13.2 miles), Mount Tamalpais (15 miles) and Rose Peak, which crosses the Ohlone Wilderness. Mount Sizer is steep and includes an optional side trip to Jackass Peak. Mount Diablo State Park is open 8 a.m. to sunset, so plan a start that gets you back before closing.
How it works
1Join the community
One membership covers every challenge.
One membership covers every challenge.
2Hike and log
Log any 6 of the 8 peaks, using the date you hiked.
Log any 6 of the 8 peaks, using the date you hiked.
3Earn badges
A peak badge for each summit and a finisher badge at 6.
A peak badge for each summit and a finisher badge at 6.
Rules and guidelines
Same for every challenge
- Log the day you hiked. Use the date of your summit, and log each peak once per challenge.
- Leave No Trace. Pack out everything, stay on trail and respect wildlife and other hikers.
- Know your limits. Check conditions, permits and closures before you go, and turn around if it is unsafe.
- Hike at your own risk. The community shares information, and you are responsible for your own safety.
Good to know for this challenge
At a glance
Peaks on the list8
Needed to finish6
SeasonYear-round
Summit range2,517 to 4,341 ft
The Peaks
Hike any 6 of the 8 peaks below. Tap a pin for the name and elevation.
Finishers
Questions
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