Moonlight Hike on Mission Peak

Leader: Hike Leader is William Yragui, wyragui@missionpeakconservancy.net, 650-642-5150 cell

Synopsis: Moonlight hike from Ohlone College to Mission Peak summit on the Peak Trail. Headlamps or flashlights recommended for short sections of the trail but the objective is to enjoy hiking in the moonlight with no or very limited artificial illumination. Level: Moderate ++ (2C) Not a beginner’s hike as this hike will be difficult for new hikers, hikers out of shape or those with phobias about hiking at night. We will stop on a regular basis but must complete the hike by 10pm when the park closes. This means we have 3.5 hours to complete a 7 mile hike with significant elevation gain. If you are unsure about your physical condition, please hike another day where the time required to complete the hike is not an issue. Exiting the park after 10pm can lead to a misdemeanor charge of trespassing by EBRPD.

Estimated Distance of Hike: Seven + miles

Gross Elevation Gain: 2100 ft.

Parking Cost: $ 4.00 parking fee if you park in the Ohlone College multi story garage. Free if it is a school holiday or if you park on Mission Blvd. and walk onto campus. If you park off campus, walk up Pine Street until you see the multi-story garage on your left. It is the building that has multi-floors and looks like a parking garage. We meet across the street at the trailhead.

Bring: Two liters of water, lamp, snack, layered clothing, and enthusiasm. Recommend well-fitting boots for traction and ankle support. Hiking poles may be helpful.

Cancellation: Activity is held rain or cloudy weather, but may be altered due to snow or hail.

Carpool: We recommend you arrange your own carpools where it is most convenient for you. The nearest BART station is the Fremont Warm Springs BART Station.

Meet: We will meet across the street from the parking garage at the Peak Trail entrance which is under the large power towers. The trail head is located on the right hand side of the street above the tennis courts. The trail entrance is across the street from the multi-floor parking structure located at the end of Pine Street.

Directions: Ohlone College is located in the City of Fremont on Mission Blvd. Use the Pine Street entrance to minimize drive time.

Trail Map http://www.ohlone.edu/core/mapsdirs/directions/tofremont.html

Ohlone Parking Structure: http://www.ohlone.edu/core/mapsdirs/parking/parkingstructure.html