Looking south across the eponymous raceway to the hazy San Gabriel Mountains. Whitedog is visible below. 22 MARCH 2026 W6/ND-328 Elevation: 3,297′ Route: Cross country Hike Distance: .8 miles round trip Elevation Gain: 500′ Navigation: A slight twist* Steepness: Steep Vehicle: Passenger car Road: Good dirt road Cell Coverage: Excellent Verizon Hike basics This entireContinue reading “Willow Springs Butte”
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Santa Ynez Peak x2
Here’s the 2m SSB station amid all the other communications infrastructure on Santa Ynez Peak. 14 MARCH 2026 W6/CC-036 Elevation: 4,298′ Route: Drive-up Hike Distance: n/a Elevation Gain: n/a Navigation: easy Steepness: n/a Vehicle: Passenger car* Road: Mostly paved. 1/2 mile dirt Cell Coverage: Excellent Verizon *The dirt section is rough but nothing an averageContinue reading “Santa Ynez Peak x2”
Summit 3,784′ “Nellie’s Mountain”
Looking west to some of my favorite summits in Ventura County: Santa Paula Peak, Hines Peak and Cobblestone Mt. 8 MARCH 2026 W6/CT-169 Elevation: 3,784′ Route: Equestrian trails Hike Distance: 2 miles round trip Elevation Gain: 400′ Navigation: Easy Steepness: Moderate* Vehicle: Passenger car Road: Paved road Cell Coverage: Excellent Verizon *Short steep section easilyContinue reading “Summit 3,784′ “Nellie’s Mountain””
Colorado Peak
Looking south to the Sandia Crest. 7 FEBRUARY 2026 W5N/SE-050 Elevation: 7,306′ Route: Cross country Hike Distance: 1 mile round trip Elevation Gain: 325′ Navigation: Easy Steepness: Mild Vehicle: High clearance, all terrain tires recommended Road: Dirt road Cell Coverage: Excellent Verizon Hike basics After doing Tetilla in the morning, I felt like exploring theContinue reading “Colorado Peak”
Rosamond Hills HP
☆☆☆☆ It’s a shame that this lovely hike is so precarious due to wild ranging target shooters. This summit might garner 2 stars otherwise.
Otowi Benchmark
★★★★ Classic North Central New Mexico Summit!
Cerro Roman
★★☆☆ This summit earns two stars based on a pleasant hike and easy access in mud and snow seasons along with a nice view and huge activation zone
Polvadera Peak
☆☆☆☆ The best “no star” summit you will ever do. Horrible hike, not much of a view and a long dirt road drive, but SO much fun!
Clara Peak
★★☆☆ This former fire lookout commands a fine view of the Española, Nambe & Pojoaque Valleys.
Cerro Grande x2
★★★★ I return to this spectacular summit with freshly minted SOTA Goats Carol KE7SRN and Tom KE6SRO.
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