Alameda County's highest point (20mi RT, 5500' gain)

This is a tough but moderate paced hike to the highest point(s) in Alameda County. Because there are three contenders for that title including Rose Peak, the stats will be about 20mi RT with 5500' of gain. I hike at a steady, reasonable pace: this isn't going to be a trail run. However, you have to have done something with similar stats recently.

We'll all stick together. I'll have the map on two phones + a power brick + a SpotX. You'll need to have with you:

- a water filter (sometimes mine gets clogged)
- rain gear and a puffer (even if it's 80F)
- two headlamps (I use USB & they're cheap and light)
- lots of food (a 6oz pouch of peanut butter has 1000 calories)
- enough water to get to the first source (I'll verify with the park)
- a backup map and/or GPS

Heavy rain or temps in the 90s cancels, but anything else is OK.

I'm from L.A. but I'll be in the area for the Qatar vs Switzerland World Cup match in Santa Clara at noon on June 13. So, there's also the possibility of doing this as a backpack starting late Saturday afternoon. If you'd prefer that I'd need you to suggest an itinerary since I'm not familiar with the camps in those parks.

Note that at least one of the possible highpoints is on private property. If you aren't keen on trespassing you can wait for me while I bag it.

If you aren't chatty that's OK. I mainly want a group along in case I need to be bailed out if I get arrested for trespassing.

Note that there's a waitlist. To go along you'll need to sign up *and* leave a comment or send me a DM. Otherwise I'll assume you're a bot. In the comment or DM, let me know a recent hike you did with similar stats to this. Bear in mind that I'm still researching this; we might only have to do "Challenger Peak" since it appears to be higher than "Discovery Peak".