2.8 hr
Overview
This trail affords a well worn route to the summit of Mission Peak. From the summit, visitors will have great views of the bay to the west and north, and the hills off to the east. The approach from the south via the Horse Haven Trail is less traveled and not as steep, though getting to that approach is more challenging. <br><br>Connecting to the trail from the north via the Ohlone Wilderness / Hidden Valley Trail is the most popular route and has a steeper approach with a bit of mild scrambling about a half mile from the peak.
Trail Stats
6.2 km
607 m
747 m
139 m
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Photos
A sea of clouds from Mission Peak.
A sea of clouds from Mission Peak.
Above Silicon Valley.
Above Silicon Valley.
Marker at the peak, and plenty of people enjoying the view!
Marker at the peak, and plenty of people enjoying the view!
Hiking the ridgeline with big sky views.
Hiking the ridgeline with big sky views.
High above Silicon Valley.
High above Silicon Valley.
Mission Peak via Horse Haven... almost there
Mission Peak via Horse Haven... almost there
Winding Ohlone Wilderness Trail
Winding Ohlone Wilderness Trail
Milpitas and Fremont from Mission Peak
Milpitas and Fremont from Mission Peak
Sunset on Mission Peak.
Sunset on Mission Peak.
Fremont and Hayward from Mission Peak with the windy Ohlone Wilderness Trail in the front
Fremont and Hayward from Mission Peak with the windy Ohlone Wilderness Trail in the front
Looking north at sunset on a warm July evening. Hills were covered with dry grass from here to Mt. Diablo.
Looking north at sunset on a warm July evening. Hills were covered with dry grass from here to Mt. Diablo.
Sunset behind San Francisco as seen from Mission Peak in mid-August.
Sunset behind San Francisco as seen from Mission Peak in mid-August.