Mission Peak, 2517 ft (767 m)

Where: Mission Peak Regional Preserve

Trail head: Misiion Peak Trail Head

Length: 5.6 miles

Cumulative elevation gain: 2200 ft

Difficulty: Moderate

Reservations required: No

Advance planning typically required for permit: N/A

Permit requirements: No

Price: Free

Report date: 2007-02-04

Reported by: Silviu

Driving directions: From Interstate 680 in the Alameda County, exit Mission Blvdd (exit 12). Drive northeast on Mission Blvd to Stanford Ave, and turn right. Drive about 0.5 mile to the end of the street.

Maps: Park's map

Trail condition: Very good.

Description and other notes: This is a very popular hike in the Bay Area. Actually, it could be the most popular in the South Bay. You will be surprised how crowded it could be during weekend. A very good description of this hike can be found at Bay Area Hiker . If you want a longer hike, start with Mission Peak and continue on Ohlone Trail for up to 20 miles.

Comments

The Ohlone Wilderness Trail, South Bay and Santa Cruz Mountains.

The intersection between Peak Meadow Trail and Ohlone Wilderness Trail.

It could be crowded on the peak.

Eastern slopes of Mission Peak.

South Bay seen from Mission Peak. At night it is even more spectacular, although the park closes at sunset.

Peak Meadow Trail.