Alan Peak
Tri Tip Alan
Did all three peaks what we saw on the map.Cold and windy today.Some spots of mud,but manageable.We started at the coast and finished with the
March 25, 2023
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The inaugural California Central Coast Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge is a self-guided hiking challenge that takes you up six iconic Central Coast mountains. You can complete the hikes in six months, six weeks or six days. You set the schedule that works best for you.
The hikes start easier and work up to longer and more challenging climbs, culminating with Caliente Mountain, the high point of San Luis Obispo County, a climb of over 2,437 vertical feet!
You can climb them in order as you build your strength and endurance, or mix it up. The choice is yours. Your registration will help support Big City Mountaineers, so you'll be doing good for others with each peak you climb.
Overview Map of the California Central Coast Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge
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The Peaks of the California Central Coast Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge
BISHOP PEAK – Elevation 1,559′ (475 m)
The tallest of the Nine Sisters in San Luis Obispo, Bishop Peak is easily accessible and offers spectacular views of the city.
Six-Pack Route Details: Hiking Bishop Peak Trail from Patricia Drive
Distance: 3.4 miles; Vertical +/- 1,131 feet
GAVIOTA PEAK – Elevation 2,451′ (747 m)
Gaviota Peak is located in Gaviota State Park, and features outstanding coastal views.
January 16: Gaviota State Park is temporarily closed until further notice due to severe storm damage, flooding, and debris cleanup. We will post an update here when it reopens. Check the Gaviota SP FB page for additional updates.
Six-Pack Route Details: Hiking Gaviota Peak
Distance: 2.4 miles; Vertical +/- 1,400 feet
GRASS MOUNTAIN – Elevation 3,651′ (1,113 m)
Grass Mountain is not the tallest mountain in the area, but it rewards with stunning views over the surrounding area, especially when the poppies are blooming. This trail is part of the Midland Schools trail system, and open to the public by their generosity. Permit and parking pass available at the trailhead.
Grass Mountain is temporarily closed until March 14 due to the extreme winter storm that delivered heavy rain and wind. Forest employees will be assessing the extent of the damage over the coming weeks and months and will scale back the closure based on improving conditions.
Six-Pack Route Details: Grass Mountain Trail
Distance: 5.2 miles; Vertical +/- 2,400 feet
ALAN PEAK – Elevation 1,650′ (502 m)
Hiking to Alan Peak will take you to the highest point in the Montana de Oro State Park. Additionally, you will bag Oats Peak during your hike.
Six-Pack Route Details: Alan Peak Trail
Distance: 11.6 miles; Vertical +/- 2,480 feet
BROADCAST PEAK – Elevation 4,029′ (1228 m)
This hike begins near Lake Cachuma and climbs to West Camino Cielo before the final push to the summit.
The Tequepis Trail is temporarily closed until March 14 due to the extreme winter storm that delivered heavy rain and wind. Forest employees will be assessing the extent of the damage over the coming weeks and months and will scale back the closure based on improving conditions.
Six-Pack Route Details: Broadcast Peak via the Tequepis Trail
Distance: 8.75 miles; Vertical +/- 3,241 feet
CALIENTE MOUNTAIN – Elevation 5,105′ (1556 m)
The hike along the Caliente Ridge Trail will take you to the highest point in San Luis Obispo county.
Six-Pack Route Details: Caliente Mountain Ridge Trail
Distance: 16.9 miles; Vertical +/- 2,437 feet
Meet the Curator
The peaks in the California Central Coast Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge have been curated by long-time Santa Ynez Valley resident Curt Cragg.
Curt is an outdoors advocate, having served on the boards Santa Barbara County Trails Council and the Los Padres Forest Association as a Volunteer Trail Project coordinator and Volunteer Wilderness Ranger for many years.
Curt is also an avid hiker and backpacker who enjoys exploring the Sierra Nevada and the Los Padres National Forest trails.
Latest California Central Coast Challenge Hike Logs
Alan Peak
Tri Tip Alan
Chances are that we did all three and much more,extending the hike to a big loop and ended up with 16.9m /3.350ft. gain Windy and
March 25, 2023
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Grass Mountain
Grass Mountain, Is It Open or Closed? That is the question!
Grass Mountain, Is It Open or Closed? That is the question! So, I followed the various sources for about a week, when both Broadcast Peak
March 25, 2023
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Broadcast Peak
This Is Not A Test
This Is Not A Test. This is the Hike Beyond the Hills “Broadcast” System announcing the continuance of the California Central Coast Six Pack of
March 24, 2023
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Not What We Expected
The trail just reopened after the rain. So we drove out to the trailhead. The parking is off a mostly dirt road, but there are
March 18, 2023
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Broadcast Peak
Climbing to Broadcasr
I decided to do this since another Trail was closed. The start was a bit challenging as the trail was washed out by the recent
March 18, 2023
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