Written on April 11, 2021
Rose Peak (3,817 feet) is the highest mountain of the East Bay Regional Parks system and the highest legally accessible point in Alameda County. Although not tall by California standards, it is one of the tallest mountains in the Bay Area and high enough to receive dustings of snow several times a year. Given Rose...
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Written on January 7, 2021
Until recently, I never really thought of Roseville as a hiking destination. Years of going back and forth between the Sacramento region and the Bay Area illuminated some of the lovely hikes in the region. Most folks in the area prefer hikes in Tahoe and the Sierras to anything local, but I’ve found several hikes...
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Written on September 27, 2020
Snow Mountain, East is the highest summit of Lake and Colusa Counties. Its perhaps the closest summit to the Bay Area with an alpine zone and a fine hike
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Written on September 20, 2020
Pyramid Peak (9,984') is the tallest summit of Tahoe's Crystal Range. Previously a bit of a bushwhack, a nice class I-II route has developed over the years.
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Written on September 19, 2020
Corral Hollow Hill is the highest mountain of Calaveras County, at 8,170'. Its indistinguishable from the surrounding terrain however it affords excellent views of the Mokelumne River and gorge.
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