Mount Tamalpais
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. I’ve hiked many trails in
June 28, 2025
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Black Mountain
Exposed and Hot
This was a tough one. It was very hot and the trail is extremely exposed. There was not a nice spot to sit at the
June 27, 2025
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Mount Diablo
Ice cream Peak
It was scorching hot on the way up, beautiful but pretty uneventful, only a few people on the trail. On the way down, the trail
June 27, 2025
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Mount Tamalpais
Mount Tamalpais
A couple of thoughts: (1) This was my first hike as a 58-year-old. (2) Imho, the Indian Fire Trail is one of the steepest trails
June 27, 2025
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Black Mountain
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 much harder than anticipated. There
June 27, 2025
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Mount Diablo
Mt. Diablo – no snakes!
6am start from over a mile away from Mitchell Canyon parking lot since it opens late morning. Â Highly recommend clockwise hike to climb the steeper
June 23, 2025
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