Exploratory Hike at Mission Peak

OVERVIEW
This hike will cover approximately 8.1 miles with 2,211 ft. of elevation gain at Mission Peak from Ohlone College located in Fremont. After the hike, we will be heading to Cantaritos located less than two miles away from the trailhead, for lunch.

LOGISTICS
Let’s visit Mission Peak hill because it is green there.! Please arrive the parking lot at by 8:15 am so we have a pre-hike meeting and begin hiking at 8:30 am. After an approximate 3 miles hike in, we will have a bathroom break before heading to the peak. Once we reach the peak, we'll take a snack break and rest. Then, we will be heading back to Cantaritos for lunch.

PARKING
Bring a credit card to pay $4 parking. You may use this: 37.52813294986744, -121.91554892885446
as a reference.

HIKING ROUTE: The hike is an out-and-back route starting at the Ohlone College parking lot. You can view the route HERE

EXPOSURE: Not much tree cover at all.

CELL PHONE COVERAGE: Poor coverage through most of the route.

BRING: A completed medical form, snacks, and water. Wear layers and sturdy boots. Poles, gloves, and a windbreaker are recommended, as it can be quite windy at the peak.

RESTROOM: There is a restroom at our meeting place. After an approximate 3.2 miles hike in, we will have a bathroom break before heading to the peak.

SIERRA CLUB REQUIREMENTS
This is an official Sierra Club outing. Every participant must complete a short medical form and carry it on their own. The medical form can be downloaded from the Sierra Club website.

SAFETY: We will hold a safety meeting prior to the hike. Nearest emergency services are from the Closet Fire Station: Fremont Fire Station 3., in Fremont, 3.1 miles from the trailhead. In case of emergency, call 911.

CANCELLATIONS
Please cancel 36 hours or more before the event so people on the wait list will have adequate notice to join.

HIKE LEADERS
Alice Li (Leader in Training)
Kurt Leal (Hiking Leader)

PARK WEBSITE: Mission Peak Regional Preserve

SIERRA CLUB GUIDELINES: We encourage responsible hiking practices, adhering to Leave No Trace principles to minimize our impact on the environment. Neither vaccinations nor masks are required. If you are experiencing any COVID symptoms, are sick, or have recently tested positive for COVID, please stay home.

These hikes are sponsored by the Sierra Pathfinders an outings section of the Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter. We encourage you to join the Sierra Pathfinders if you are not a member. For a list of all hikes offered by Sierra Club's Loma Prieta Chapter, please visit the online calendar.