Register for the 2021 NorCal Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge
The Northern California Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge brings people together around an epic goal: hike six iconic Bay Area peaks between January 1st and December 31st, have fun, and help raise money for Big City Mountaineers along the way!
The NorCal Six-Pack of Peaks are a series of iconic Bay Area summit hikes.
Mount Umunhum
The peak was long off limits, but after a major cleanup operation removed almost all of an abandoned air force station, it was opened to the public in 2017.
Mount Saint Helena
This 4,341' peak is the tallest in the NorCal Six-Pack, and one of the few mountains in the Bay Area to actually receive snow in the winter.
Mount Tamalpais
This loop trail from Stinson Beach to the summit of Mt Tamalpais is a good choice for a summer hike since it can start in a cool morning fog along the coast. After hiking 8 miles and over 3000 vertical feet, you’ll find yourself on the summit of a mountain with a fire lookout tower.
Mount Diablo
This summit provides some of the best views in the Bay Area. On a clear day, you can see the Golden Gate Bridge and even the Farallon Islands beyond. To the east, the Sierra Nevada Range.
Mission Peak
At 2,517 feet, Mission Peak towers over the southern arm of the San Franciso Bay. It offers a 360-degree panorama that extends from San Jose to Mount Tamalpais. On a clear day, you can even see the Sierra Nevada range to the east.
Black Mountain
Black Mountain is a great vantage point to see the Silicon Valley as well as the Pacific Ocean on a clear day. It's popular with hikers and mountain bikers, and has a number of routes to the top.
Support the next generation
of outdoor enthusiasts
The Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge supports Big City Mountaineers – a great non-profit organization that instills critical life skills by mentoring under-resourced youth through wilderness adventures.
A portion of the proceeds from each registration helps support BCM. Love to help? Join our fundraising team and make your summits count for even more!
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What Challengers Are Saying
"Had a great time doing the Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge this year!"
- Jason Fitzpatrick
"The Six-Pack of Peaks was a great way of pushing through my limits and making new friends along the way!"
- Nadia E.
"An amazing experience! Thank you for the inspiration and the gift of a new and exciting way of life."
- Nick Wagstaff
"Empowering and life enriching experience! I have always loved the outdoors and nature, but this experience feels like a new beginning! Gratitude!"
- Jana M.
"Thanks for challenging us. It was fun!"
- Christina Flores-Hinojosa