Desolation 7 Summits (CA)

Submitted by pbakwin on Wed, 07/31/2019 - 08:34am
Description

This route tackles 7 of the highest peaks in central part of Desolation Wilderness: Pyramid Peak, Mount Agassiz, Mount Price, Jacks Peak, Dicks Peak, Mount Tallac and Mount Ralston. These peaks make a logical loop and they can be taken on in any order as long as you start and finish at the same trailhead. It has most commonly been done starting/ending at the Mount Ralston Trailhead on Highway 50. The route is around 25-30 miles depending on exact route choices and conditions. A good amount of the route is off trail. This route has some amazing scenery and lots of easy water sources.

Cape Cod Traverse (MA)

Submitted by pbakwin on Tue, 07/30/2019 - 02:33pm
Description

The route officially begins at Sagamore Bridge which crosses the cape cod canal. the route passes through Sandwich, MA following Route 6A through Barnstable, MA then into Dennis, MA. The route from here continues along Route 6A through Brewster, MA (Passing through Nickerson State Park witch contains several state Campgrounds) until it reaches Orleans, MA. From Orleans, the route connects to the Cape Cod Rail Trail (a scenic biking/ walking path) the Rail Trail passes through Eastham, MA and ends in Wellfleet, MA.