Hiking Project Logo

Peak Trail

Intermediate/Difficult
 3.9 (12)
  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …Bay Area
  4. …East Bay
  5. Mission Peak Regional Wilderness
Previous Next

“Head to the top of Mission Peak, and beyond. ”

Chris Tallman
Your Rating:      Clear Rating
Your Difficulty:
Your Favorites: Add to Favorites · Your List
Google Map
Zoom in to see details
Map Key

3.9

Miles

6.2

KM

Point to Point

2,451' 747 m

High

459' 140 m

Low

1,992' 607 m

Up

263' 80 m

Down

11%

Avg Grade (6°)

33%

Max Grade (18°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Views · Wildlife

Description

This trail affords a well worn route to the summit of Mission Peak. From the summit, visitors will have great views of the bay to the west and north, and the hills off to the east. The approach from the south via the Horse Haven Trail is less traveled and not as steep, though getting to that approach is more challenging.

Connecting to the trail from the north via the Ohlone Wilderness / Hidden Valley Trail is the most popular route and has a steeper approach with a bit of mild scrambling about a half mile from the peak.

Contacts

Land Manager: East Bay Regional Park District (CA)

Shared By:

Chris Tallman
Full Details

Trail Ratings

  3.9 from 12 votes

#2

in Mission Peak Regional Wilderness

#8626

Overall
  3.9 from 12 votes
5 Star
17%
4 Star
58%
3 Star
25%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Trail Rankings

#2

in Mission Peak Regional…

#805

in California

#8,626

Overall
25 Views Last Month
1,427 Since Feb 29, 2016
Intermediate/Difficult
0%
9%
36%
0%
55%
0%
Add a Photo

Photos

Sunset behind San Francisco as seen from Mission Peak in mid-August.
Aug 15, 2016 near Milpitas, CA
Looking north at sunset on a warm July evening. Hills were covered with dry grass from here to Mt. Diablo.
Jul 17, 2019 near Milpitas, CA
Fremont and Hayward from Mission Peak with the windy Ohlone Wilderness Trail in the front
Oct 28, 2017 near Milpitas, CA
Sunset on Mission Peak.
Feb 28, 2016 near Milpitas, CA
Milpitas and Fremont from Mission Peak
Oct 28, 2017 near Milpitas, CA
Winding Ohlone Wilderness Trail
Oct 28, 2017 near Milpitas, CA

0 Comments

Weather

Current Trail Conditions

Update Conditions
All Clear 36 days ago See History
Add Your Check-In

Check-Ins

Jan 17, 2021
Swagath Manda
7.8mi — 3h 45m
May 30, 2020
Meme Me
May 10, 2020
A C
Apr 25, 2020
Jean R
Jan 15, 2020
Valentin Trimaille
Jul 30, 2019
Arash Baratloo
Jul 14, 2019
Ben Gremillion
Planning to reach the summit at sunset is worth walking back in the dark. Bring a headlamp, water, sturdy footwear, and a good camera. 8mi
Jun 23, 2019
Frank Lin

Nearby Recommended Routes