Ohlone Wilderness Trail

About:
Let’s get out and hike the Ohlone Wilderness Trail starting at the Mission Peak Trailhead and ending at Lake Del Valle. This is a physically demanding 3 days / 2 nights trip, approximately 28-miles, with over 6000’ of elevation gain. The trail will take us up Mission Peak, into the Sunol Regional Wilderness and into the Ohlone Regional Wilderness Area.

Trail Map:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/ohlone-wilderness-regional-trail-del-valle-to-mission-peak

Itinerary:

Day #1
Route: Mission Peak Trailhead to Sunol Backpack Camp
Distance: ~11.5 miles
Elevation gain: ~3,000

Day #2
Route: Sunol Backpack Camp to Stewart’s Backpack Camp
Distance: ~9.4 miles
Elevation gain: ~2,500

Day #3
Route: Stewart’s Backpack Camp to Lake Del Valle
Distance: ~7.0 miles
Elevation: Not much...

Abilities:
You need to be an experienced backpacker and be able to maintain a pace of 2.5 MPH with a full pack on flat ground to join this trip. (What you were able to do when you were 18 and 20 lbs lighter is not relevant.)

Logistics:
We will leave a car (or two) at the end of Del Valle Rd. and drive to the Mission Peak Trailhead. Upon completion of the trip, we drive back to the Mission Peak Trailhead to retrieve the shuttle vehicle. This means that we will need 2 or 4 cars for this trip.

Fees:
$10 for camping permit.

More Information:

1. DO NOT RSVP before speaking with me. Email me first - reachdani @ gmail.com to coordinate a call to discuss the trip in detail. Please include your phone number and times that work for you for a call.
2. COST: There is a $100 deposit for this trip. You will get a $90 refund if you make the trip. If I cancel the trip for any reason, you will get the refund.
3. RSVP'ing does not guarantee participation, payment does (after phone conversation).
4. PARTICIPATION IN THIS MEETUP AFFIRMS THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREED TO THE FULL LEGAL DISCLAIMER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY on Meetup’s Backpackers of the American West's website.
5. Details re equipment, carpooling etc. will be discussed on a mandatory pre-trip conference call.
6. Please do not RSVP before we speak and the deposit is paid.
7. You are responsible for your own transportation. Carpooling is optional.
8. I (Daniel Shefer) reserve the sole right to modify the trip itinerary as I deem necessary at any time.
9. Bear canisters are not required on this trail. No pets allowed.
10. PARTICIPATION IN THIS MEETUP AFFIRMS THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREED TO THE FULL LEGAL DISCLAIMER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY on Meetup’s Backpackers of the American West's website. See link below:
11. Meetup’s Backpackers of the American West's website.

Reminder re Sign Up:
To sign up, please email me at reachdani @ gmail.com to discuss your interest, equipment, and capabilities.

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