Mission Peak

We started the hike around 7:30 a.m. from the trailhead near the parking garage. There is no slow warm-up to the incline .. starts immediately.

Great weather. The Bulls were SUPRISE

Got to Stanford staging area before 9 AM and it was already crazy busy! Drove on to Ohlone College trailhead. Much better. Decided to add

This was a super pleasant hike that features a much more scenic view than the trailhead at Stanford ave. Its ascent and descent are also

Steep gradual climb. some shade but not much. Less traffic than Stanford side. This trail is a bit longer but not as steep as Stanford

Lovely, sunny day, perfect weather for hiking Mission Peak, my second time to summit here. Started from Sunol as soon as the gates opened, very