Sizer Peak while not as prominent as other peaks in the challenge never ceases to amaze me. I did this hike on December 29 and the scenery is changed as well as recent rains have really raised up Coyote Creek. The first crossing of Coyote Creek just before the infamous “short cut” was passable without getting wet as long as your careful about stepping on the rocks. After the crossing though be prepared to sweat as the trail ascends the short cut and gains 1400 ft of elevation in just 1.4 miles. Needles to say as I topped out onto Blue Rodge there was a nice breeze blowing and my sweat soaked shirt chilled me enough to throw on my puffy for a little while. Walking along the Blue Rodge towards Mount Sizer keep your eyes peeled as I saw many deer and birds along the way. After descending Blue Rodge Road down to Poverty Flat you intersect Coyote Creek again and this time there was no staying dry as the creek is deeper and wider here. Staying true to form the Sizer Loop has another good climb here just past Coyote Creek ascending 1,000 ft of elevation in 1.7 miles. The rest of the hike is a nice stroll along Manzanita Point Road and the Corral Trail keep your eyes open for deer out here as well. All in all I really enjoy this trail as it offers a variation of ascents and descents among the rolling hills of the bay that haven’t been encroached on by civilization.