Dec 02 2007
Hiking Mission Peak, Fremont
Official Map can be download at http://www.ebparks.org/files/EBRPD_files/brochure/mission_peak_map.pdf
I have been to mission peak for many times and found it very enjoyable.
It’s roughly a three mile climb up to Mission Peak at about 2500 feet. Starting from the trailhead at the end of of Stanford Ave, passing the first gate (ot1 on the map), I followed the Hidden Valley Trail. The hike is moderately hard with constant ascending. There are a lot of shortcuts in between the trails. If you would like to challenge yourself a little more, they will save you some time but make your heart beat faster. Before you get to second gate (marked at ot2 on the map), there is a pile of stones. Don't follow the Peak Meadow trail if you are determined to get to the top :-)
Make a right turn when you hit the Peak trail. The last several hundred yards could be tough. On top of Mission Peak there’s an old, hollow pipe that sticks out of the ground. From there you have a very good view of the neighborhood areas.
Soar