With Van Dam Peak crossed off Ted Markus’s list of peaks left to climb for the 100 Peak Challenge, we made the short drive to Silverset Park to climb Twin Peaks. We cruised up the trail toward the saddle between the two peaks.
Once at the saddle, we made the short hike over to the lower peak, then quickly retraced our route and ascended the main peak. After a few photos, we headed down the trail, making the full loop back to the car. With that, two more peaks were now crossed off his list. We hiked 1.79 miles in 52 minutes with an elevation gain of 643 feet.
I am an avid peak bagger, sometimes backpacker, and former sea kayaker living in San Diego. I am the co-author of Urban Trails: San Diego, coming in Spring 2026!
In 2019, I became the third person to complete the San Diego 100 Peak Challenge. Not stopping with that accomplishment, I set my sights on the harder San Diego Sierra Club 100 Peak list, which I completed in 2021. In addition, I have conquered several Six-Pack of Peaks challenges (SoCal, San Diego, Central Coast, and both the Arizona-Winter and Arizona-Summer).
I am looking forward to exploring new summits and new adventures across the southwest.