Evening hike to half-Mission Peak, 5mi/~1600 ft/3hours, strenuous hike!
Details
Let's start taking regular (2 or 3 Sundays a month) hikes to the gem of our area, Mission Peak! To begin with we plan hike just about 2/3 length of the trail to Mission Peak - up to a the hang glider area/restroom. Even at that height we will catch sweeping views from the hill!
Alltrails link:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-may-25-2023-81b3833?u=i&sh=xhuo6k
But, people who want to make it to the top and do not mind returning at dark are free to do so on their own (as a sub-group) and that will make a ~ 6.6 mi hike, up to 3.5-4 hours total.
Trail's summary:
* Length: 5 mi
* Elevation gain: about 1600 ft
* Qualify as strenuous trail
* Dogs are welcome and can be off-leashing in some areas
* Trail is almost 100% open space.
Please, bring:
* shoes appropriate for an unpaved trail,
* water,
* layered clothes (for season),
* flashlight,
* hiking poles if you used to them,
* hat,
* sunglasses and sunscreen can be useful til the sun's bright.
Mission Peak Regional Preserve is managed by the East Bay Regional Park District, here is the map of the area:
https://www.ebparks.org/parks/mission-peak#maps
And here is our hike on the map:
https://www.meetup.com/superfab/photos/33232850/513164684/
Where we meet:
At Mission Peak trailhead at Ohlone College. Parking is $4, if you street park - it's free, and can be available in evenings.
NO WATER along the trail then, so bring enough water with you!
Let's meet each other at Mission Peak trail!