52 Hike Challenge ***Complete!***

Hike #22

COWLES MOUNTAIN | MISSION TRAILS REGIONAL PARK

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Distance: 3 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: 900'/900'
Date: 05-13-2015


Hike #23

COWLES MOUNTAIN & PYLES PEAK | MISSION TRAILS REGIONAL PARK

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Distance: 6.5 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: 2000'/2000'
Date: 05-19-2015


Hike #24

MISSION TRAILS MEGA TRAVERSE | MISSION TRAILS REGIONAL PARK

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Distance: 15.25 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: 4370'/4420'
Date: 05-31-2015


Hike #25

CUYAMACA PEAK | CUYAMACA RANCHO STATE PARK

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Distance: 6 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: 1800'/1700'
Date: 06-14-2015


Hike #26

BATIQUITOS LAGOON | CARLSBAD, CA

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Distance: 2 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: 120'/120'
Date: 06-21-2015
 
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Hike #27

MCWAY FALLS | JULIA PFEIFFER BURNS STATE PARK

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Distance: 2.25 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: 425'/450'
Date: 07-04-2015


Hike #28

SALMON CREEK FALLS | LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST

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Distance: 0.75 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: 218'/218'
Date: 07-05-2015


Hike #29

GARNET PEAK | LAGUNA MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA

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Distance: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: 500'/500'
Date: 07-12-2015


Hike #30

IRON MOUNTAIN | POWAY, CA

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Distance: 5.8 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: 1330'/1330'
Date: 07-22-2015
 
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I've been following these hikes on instagram. Enjoying your work, as always, Graham.
 
Hike #32

Rose Canyon Open Space Park | San Diego

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Distance: 5 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: 300'/300'
Date: 08-06-2015
 
Hike #34

Walker Preserve Trail | Santee, CA

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Distance: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: 150'/150'
Date: 08-18-2015


Hike #35

Maple Canyon & Banker's Hill | San Diego, CA

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Distance: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: 550'/550'
Date: 08-28-2015


Hike #36

San Dieguito River Park | Del Mar, CA

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Distance: 3.5 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: 400'/400'
Date: 09-13-2015
 
Hike #37

Agua Caliente Creek via PCT | Cleveland National Forest

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Distance: 11 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: 1930'/1930'
Date: 09-19-2015


Hike #38

Oak Grove & Rock Climber's Loop | Mission Trails Regional Park

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Distance: 2.25 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: 580'/580'
Date: 10-03-2015


Hike #39

Hollenbeck Canyon | Jamul, CA

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Distance: 4.75 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: 840'/840'
Date: 10-10-2015


Hike #40

Combs Peak via PCT | Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

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Distance: 5 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: 1300'/1300'
Date: 10-11-2015
 
Hike #41

Guatay Mountain | Cleveland National Forest

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Distance: 6 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: 1900'/1900'
Date: 10-18-2015


Hike #42

Horesthief Canyon | Pine Creek Wilderness

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Distance: 3.75 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: 750'/750'
Date: 10-25-2015


Hike #43

Rim Trail | Mission Trails Regional Park

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Distance: 4.5 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: 700'/700'
Date: 10-29-2015


Hike #44

San Elijo Lagoon | Cardiff By the Sea

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Distance: 1 mile
Elevation Gain/Loss: 200'/200'
Date: 10-31-2015
 
Hike #45

Granite Mountain | Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

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Distance: 7 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: 3400'/3400'
Date: 11-01-2015


Hike #46

Mission Trails 5 Peak Challenge | Mission Trails Regional Park

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Distance: 16.5 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: 4000'/4000'
Date: 11-08-2015


Hike #47

Carrizo Gorge | Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

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Distance: 12.25 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: 750'/750'
Date: 11-15-2015


Hike #48

Mottram Falls & Black's Beach | La Jolla, CA

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Distance: 2.75 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: 380'/380'
Date: 11-21-2015


Hike #49

Pepperwood Trail to Canebrake Valley | Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

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Distance: 15.5 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: 460'/3800'
Date: 12-05-2015
 
Hike #50

Adobe Falls | San Diego, CA

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Distance: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: 150'/150'
Date: 12-08-2015


Hike #51

Caliente Wilderness via PCT | Cleveland National Forest

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Distance: 14 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: 1900'/1900'
Date: 12-11-2015


Hike #52 !!!

Round Mountain | Jacumba, CA

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Distance: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: 660'/660'
Date: 12-20-2015


52 Hike Challenge Totals

Distance: 315.75 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: 57,190'/60,530'
Hours: 155

This has been such an incredible journey. I started this challenge wanting to get into better shape, especially for my children's sake to be able to take them to all the wonderful places I've been as they get older. I'm looking forward to instilling with in them a love and wonder for the great outdoors. Over the past year I've lost about 20 pounds, challenged myself to go beyond my limits, and deepened my appreciation for God's creation. I'm amazed at the personal and physical growth I was able to achieve from this. Each outing was special, bringing me closer to nature, expanding my knowledge of local trails, and teaching me something about myself along the way. Hiking will always be a part of my life.

"The only way you can succeed in life is when the things that should break you, don't."
 
Congrats John, and thanks for the inspiration! I've been following along via IG, and will be starting my own challenge shortly for much the same reasons.

Are you going to tackle their Adventure Challenge for 2016?
 
Phoenix said:
Inspiring!
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bob91yj said:
Congratulations John! An amazing feat in anyone's book!
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Nathan said:
Well done Sir!
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Thanks guys!

Chazz Layne said:
Congrats John, and thanks for the inspiration! I've been following along via IG, and will be starting my own challenge shortly for much the same reasons.

Are you going to tackle their Adventure Challenge for 2016?
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I'm not sure yet. I think I may do the SoCal Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge.

http://socalhiker.net/a-six-pack-of-peaks/#9/34.0504/-117.3477
 
So B-A. Kudos.

I just heard about this 52 hikes thing and thought there's no way I can do one a week. I still don't, but seeing all the short runs you did inspires me. We'll see how far I get in 2016.

Congrats again. Way to stick with it.
 
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