Mission Peak from Ohlone College is a 7.3 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Fremont, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
Why is it called Mission Peak?
Mission Peak takes its name from a historic Spanish mission, Mission San Jose, that offers a microcosm of California history on its grounds preserved in Fremont.
What animals are at Mission Peak?
Predators include bobcats, coyotes, gray foxes, and very rarely seen mountain lions. Small mammals include the black-tailed jackrabbit, the western gray squirrel, and California ground squirrels. Visitors should beware that northern Pacific rattlesnakes are very common.
Are there bathrooms at Mission Peak?
There is a pit toilet 0.1 miles down the Peak Trail, and this way also leads to a hang gliding and paragliding launch site for Wings of Rogallo, a local hang gliding club.
What is the elevation of Mission Peak Fremont CA?
2,516′
Mission Peak/Elevation
Are dogs allowed on Mission Peak?
Besides linking Santa Clara to Alameda County, the trail is a section of the Ridge Trail being developed to encircle San Francisco Bay. Hiking, biking, dog walking and horseback riding are popular activities available in the Regional Preserve. Dogs welcome. Please keep a leash on you at all times.
Where can I walk at night in San Francisco?
Best Nighttime Strolls In San Francisco
- Palace Of Fine Arts. 3301 Lyon St. San Francisco, CA 94123. palaceoffinearts.org.
- Alta Plaza Park. Jackson & Steiner. San Francisco, CA 94115. (415) 292-2012.
- Union Square. 33 Post St. San Francisco, CA 94108. (415) 559-9579.
