Horse Haven Trail

Overview

The trail branches off of the Peak Meadow Trail half way up the mountain, and climbs up one of the steepest sections on the way to the summit of Mission Peak. It will test you, and is far less traveled, so there are rewards for taking on the steepness. Enjoy taking in the view while catching your breath and leaving the (sometimes) crowds to the easier Hidden Valley section. After the initial steep pitch, the trail does level off some and becomes navigable again up to the next intersection.

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Photos

Horse Heaven Trail.

Horse Heaven Trail.

The dry side of Mission Peak, as seen from the Horse Haven Trail.

The dry side of Mission Peak, as seen from the Horse Haven Trail.

Hiking the ridgeline with big sky views.

Hiking the ridgeline with big sky views.

Mission Peak via Horse Haven... almost there

Mission Peak via Horse Haven... almost there

This is the ongoing view from the trail looking over the South Bay.

This is the ongoing view from the trail looking over the South Bay.

Sunset behind San Francisco as seen from Mission Peak in mid-August.

Sunset behind San Francisco as seen from Mission Peak in mid-August.

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