Hike Log

6 of 6 – Rose Peak-Failed Attempt No 1

Esteban November 10, 2023
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Trailhead Sunol Regional Park
Type of hike Day hike
Trail conditions Trail in good condition
Road Road suitable for all vehicles
Bugs No Bugs
Snow Snow free

My backpacking trip to Rose Peak was a failure. I had a muscle tear on my left calf 2 years ago and it began bothering me. Then I lost my balance uphill and felt discomfort in my back after that. I still kept going for 3 more miles and then I began feeling pressure on my chest with every breath, this never happened before So I decided to turn back. I didn’t want to risk it. According to a hiker I ran into, I was about a mile and a half, the most, from Rose peak, which was my final destination and where I would be setting my tent for the night. But I don’t know for sure. My phone froze, at mile 3 so I couldn’t track down the distance and the time and could not take any more pictures but I remember seeing a sign to Doe Canyon Camp.  This is the first time I call it quits but hopefully I feel better in a couple of weeks so I can try it again. This is the only peak left to complete my challenge. Considering I did at least half the hike, I think it should be considered as completed.  LOL.

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