A good place for different hiking purposes. When weather is good, sunset is very beautiful and can watch sunset across bay. The only attention required is there is no much shadows along the way up to the peak.

This is not an easy hike be warned!The first half a mile to 3/4s of a mile is one of the toughest and most strenuous parts of a hike I have ever experienced, as it is constant elevation gain. Going to the peak is about 95% uphill and 5% flat or straighter areas, so bring lots of water and be prepared to take a lot of breaks in between the hike. There is a constant breeze that you feel throughout the hike and especially on a warmer day it makes the hikes bearable. There is not much to see at first but as the trail opens up and gets wider, you will begin to see a lot more of the nice scenery. The final stretch of the hike features a rocky climb to the top so make sure you have sturdier shoes for the end to be able to get to the top. The peak is awesome because it really does feel as if youre on top of the world and looking down at everything. In addition, going back down is extremely satisfying because all the hard work of you getting to the top will have final paid off. Overall, this is a very good hike for those who have the experience or want the challenge but may not be suitable for casual hikers.

Mission Peak Regional Preserve Loop.The trail is about 6 miles and has over 2,000 ft of elevation gain.It is quite steep and offers a good workout. You will be rewarded with beautiful views of the Bay Areas natural scenery.I started at 4:00 pm on 3/16/2020 and completed the hike in 2 hours 45 minutes. On the way down I met a lot of people who had hiked up to enjoy the sunset, which looks very beautiful from the top of the peak. The trail was somewhat muddy and wet, made it a bit harder to hike. I took some pictures of a few mountains on the south side of the peak, which looked spectacular covered in a thin layer of snow. I felt really lucky to be hiking down while watching the sunset, which was so lovely. It was as pretty as a picture, easy on the eye.Please do visit, hike and adore the breathtaking nature views. I too will be back here around the same time to say goodbye to the Sun again and not worry about parking.

Very challenging hike. Best to go in the morning! Also please make sure you wear layers as the more you go up - it gets really chilly. I went in summer and still I had to ask for a jacket. The wide roads are good as you want to maintain enough distance from others. Parking is a bit of an issue but if you wander around in the neighborhood- you should be able to find a good spot.

Great hike in the Bay area for a quick outdoor trip. Too many people dropping their garbage though and since covid, alot of masks on the floor. Since its a park, people should be more responsible for thier garbage, but what else could be done..

It is a long hike to the peak. Be prepared to wear good walking shoes. There is sand and a lot of animal waste along the walkway. It is busy on the weekend no parking. Park on Vineyard Avenue for available parking. It was a nice walk on a Saturday morning. Enjoy yourself!

This hike is brutal but sooo worth it. Did over 16,000 steps just for this hike. The backside is beautiful. Hiking with cows reminds me of home. Theyre everywhere & I love it. Wish the hills were green though. Its so dry & brown.

A must hiking nature reserve for locals in Bay Area. Enjoy hiking here twice and it’s almost challenges but after all an amazing trip. When I think you cannot make it, remember, your “mission” and you know that the view will treat you well after all your hard working!Enjoy the view and breeze and the local nature community!

Straight forward grind. I ride my bike up the Ohlone side and love the nature, open trails, and friendly people. Its up hill, and it will get you in shape if you walk, run or ride. Beautiful scenery and very open. Can get hot during the summer. How could you rate mother nature any less than 5 stars?

Few trails, but the view is nice! Totally lacking any shade so best to go either early morning or mid evening when it is cooler. The view of the sunset and sunrise is easier to grab if you take a right trail since it is much shorter

This park has a very good view of the Bay Area but it is way to overrated and I feel like they should go to different parks around the area. I hope that there are less cows and more shades. First u start the hike in flat lands. The landscaping is pretty boring, but there are great views. Then u go near a cow pasture and arrive In little shades. This is my second favorite part of this hike behind the view of course. Then u keep climbing until there is a restroom. After that, just climb to the top and see a phenomenal few of the Bay Area. Last, just repeat the process and arrive back to the parking lot. Anyways, it is okay to like mission peak, this is just my opinion.

One of best and challenging trails in Bay Area. Very beautiful and great views throughout the trail. It is best to start as early as possible in the morning. There is no shade for this trail. There are lots of cows in this trail. You will definitely feel good once you reach peak of the trail.

Great place to capture some burst shots. Bring water and good for hiking.

A great place for hiking.A really worthwhile suggestion. Never ever wear jeans while going for hiking.

Good hike, completed in about 3 to 4 hrs. The peak is very crowded with Instagram users but the hike itself is a very good workout. Suggest you g early morning or late evening to catch sunset. This there is no shade, prepare to fight the sun for non hikes.

This hike was indeed a mission. Its not advisable for any beginners. The hike going up to the peak was a real adventure. Going down was also an adventure cause the gravel on the road makes its a bit slippery so hiking shoes are a must. Hiking poles are also a great help.

Great hiking trail. It is well paced so that a first timer wouldnt over exert themselves with steep ascents in some areas and plateaus in others. There are quite a few animals to see on the trail if you are lucky. I caught an eagle, squirrel and some cows grazing. There are conveniently placed stops to rest and catch your breath and a bathroom some ways to the top. It is important that newbies and first timers come with their own water and snacks to stay refreshed. Making it to the top can be a challenge but very good for a solo hike or with family. The view is of course breath taking.

Crowded. Many hikers playing loud music via Bluetooth portable as they hike and at the peak. So, if you like a quiet and thoughts gathering hike....this trial is not ideal. Secondly, there is no trees to some shades throughout the 3.5 miles.....be prepared with sun protection.

See review from ThatGuy101 for a quality review. Also keep in mind the wildfire smoke drastically reduces visibility.

Heavy trafficked trail on weekends. It’s getting better service now more than ever. Bathrooms are eh. Challenging hike, best for prep for long hikes. Enjoy!

Wow, absolutely fantastic walk from the car park up to mission Peak back via the round path. Mind though, paths are very muddy after rain. Views across the bay are great as are the views of the rounded hill. Great half day walk.

It was a fun adventure I was going with family and it took roughly 2.5 hours to hike to the very top. There are 5 benches and they all have fun veiw points. MAKE SURE YOU BRING A LOT OF WATER THEY DO BIT HAVE ANY WATER SOURCES WHILE YOU HIKE

Its a great hike with view of the entire bay,2k elevation just wonderful

Nice place to visit if you want to get away from the chaos known as the South/East bay. Great for a morning hike but bring water if the day will be warm. There is no water on the trail. Should take a little over an hour to get to the top if you are in good shape. If not, get ready for some tough stretches that will really work them leg muscles. Breath taking view from the top. Take a minute to enjoy it because it will be another hour to get back down.

Its beautiful, the hike isnt that bad, takes a couple hours though, the top gets a bit steap. I would recommend going early in the morning when its cool though to beat the heat! Also if its not just clear skys, I recon the cloud layer ads a ton of character. Oh, and you can see SF in the distance from the top ^^

Today I did trekking at Mission peak. This is the best trekking experience I ever had. Very good sightseeing, sceneries along trekking. I recommend everyone to carry hiking sticks, which might help you to enjoy trail. Happy trekking..

The distance to reach top of Mission Peaks is about 4 miles. I walk at normal speed and I took 3 hours to reach to the top. Height at top of the hill is about 2300 feet. The trail is Dog friendly. No water fountains in the way, so bring water. Washroom is available only at start of trail. The trail was slippery at some points, because of stones. The view was spectacular with a 360 degree view from top of the hill. There are tables for every half mile to take rest. Awesome sunset. Busy during weekends.

The hike was easy (although it did test some endurance), there wasnt much on the peak, the hills were covered with yellow grass (which got boring very fast). So there is not much entertainment offered by this hiking trail. Although it will be a fun outing with friends and you can catch-up with each others lives through this experience.Also finding a parking was a nightmare.I hiked on July 4, 2019 and took around 2 hours to climb and 1 hour to descend.

Im not a huge fan of hiking, but due to the pandemic I was looking for something to do. This is a somewhat short but pretty tough trail. Not much shade so make sure to wear some sunblock. Trails can also get a little narrow but the path seems well maintained. Great workout though.

Not recommended for first timer. Check the weather before you go there because There is very little trees and mostly up hill. It’s about 3.4 miles. Good thing is after u made it to the top all downhill back ;)

This hike is rated hard and it will sure make you feel accomplished when you reach the peak. Views are amazing along the way but there is no shade so be prepared for hot sun. Its 3 miles one way and there is one restroom at start and one at the end. Parking is tough and most of the time you have to find someone who is leaving and park in their spot.

Very nice hike once you find parking. It took me about 3 hours to go all the way up and down which included a few couple minutes break to get some water and take pictures

This is a great trail that may take a little while to the top, but certainly worthy!! Lots of cows along the way up and a tremendous view from the peak seeing the SF bay and the mountains. P.s. parking lot can filled up quickly, try come earlier or come later in the afternoon.

Rode my bike from San Jose Google maps said one hour but the old man kicked in (Im 64) and it took 2 hours. The last 3-4 miles are pretty hilly and the gears were not as helpful as I had hoped so there was one stretch I had to walk with the bike. Walked 1 mile up the hiking trail pushing bike but I started late and I did not want to ride all the way back in the dark so I left and did not summit. Next time Ill leave earlier. I feel great about the ride 3 hours 50 minutes total. Riding back was much easier some downhill coasting immediately leaving the park was helpful. Great ride even though head wind made ride longer and more grueling. Feels good to have ride under my belt.

Great hiking place to go with friends and family with beautiful views.

This hike was tough, straight incline going up. I recommend starting early during summer to beat the heat. Not much shade on the trail bring plenty of water.

This is the best way to get to Mission Peak by far. That said, this path is not recommended for first time hikers. The distance of this hike is what separates the experienced and non-experienced hikers. From the visitors center, the hike out and back is about 11-miles. The views are beautiful and the experience is worth the time it takes to make the trip. The best part about this hike is that it is very lightly traveled route. We saw foxes, deer, squirrels, birds, cows, turkeys, and raccoons.My favorite way to see Mission Peak.

So much work out!! But incredibly experience with the kiddos 8 and 10 and they made it!! Amazing family time

Very challenging peak to climb during hot summer and covid time. Me and my fiance started around noon and returned back by 6pm. There was not even a restroom/water filling station at the hill top. It was closed due to covid. Very less trees around for shelter, predominantly grass. But one will really enjoy the climb near to its peak, its pretty steep and rocky. Once you reach peak, enjoy the broad view. You could notice San Francisco downtown from the peak. Excellent experience but hard challenge too

Gem in Fremont!!!!One of the best hike !!It has got 2 routes1 from strandford Avenue ( hard to find parking / short / steep/ very little shade & about 4 miles round trip to peak)2 from Ohlone college ( lots of paid parking / long / little gentle / many shaded area and 7 miles round trip)View of the bay / sunrise/ natural beauty is amazing.Need to carry water as there are not water stationsOn top many times is breezy so be prepared.Enjoy the hike !!!

Hiked mission peak for the first time and was shocked because it wasnt as tough [for me] as everyone made it up to be. However, hiking back down I did experience pressure on my knees. I recommend a good pair of shoes with great support and grip. Bring more than a water bottle lol and some sun screen because like everyone says, you WILL be in direct sunlight and bring a hat and glasses. Walked right past a cow and the view at the top was pretty cool. I would do this hike again.

What an amazing place. Highly recommend it for an amazing experience. You can see all the city and hills from the top. The trail is a bit difficult. You will need a really good pair of shoes and a lot of water if you drink a lot. Right before to reach the top is really difficult because its really steep and there are a lot of loose rocks. The trail is really long it may take two hours to reach the top but its worth it.

Want to get a good workout from a hike? This is the place. Best time is winter and spring, but you can also find joy there.

A very nice trail!! Great hill, beautiful sunset, populated with animals every where.It takes half day to finish the full trail. Parking is not easy, unless you come here early. Remember to bring the water bottle to secure your body.There is limited tree here, get a hat for minimum cover.

It was insanely steep, very long and strenuous. But the views and the journey were entirely worth it. The trail is fairly decently maintained, and it was a great morning exercise hike.

One of the Best Hiking places in Fremont Ca.The view from the peak is just mind blowing . The complete hike will take 3 hours to complete most of them will slowdown at the starting trail as they are climbing up hill. Make sure you get enough water with you.This hike is really good for body workouts.There is enough space for parking at the starting point and

Mission Peak Loop trail is a descent hike. Going around 6 miles gaining 2300-2500ft elevation, its best taken on cool days. Mission Peak Summit is one among the popular points. Plenty of water and good pair of shoes should get you going. Weekends can be crowded. Theres a parking lot at trailhead with enough spaces, but it can fill up quick on weekends.

This was a great hike, been wanting to go for so long. A lot of cows but they could not care less about people out there. Its pretty much incline the whole way, our legs felt it for a couple days after. There is a picnic table right before the last stretch of trail, we stopped and ate there on the way back down.

Quite challenging hike, but the top view is incredible

Going early is recommended before sunrise

Surreal Hike especially when its a little cloudy up there. Could get windy..

Lovely hike. But one needs to start early (630-7) in order to enjoy the breathtaking views of the landscape and the San Jose city. The entire city is enveloped in fog early morning and its beautiful seeing the early morning sun rays breaking through the clouds. Do take lots of water as there are no water fountains on the trail. It takes 2 hours to climb up, and around an hour to get back down. The mobile signal up there is pretty good (esp for T Mobile).

For Mission Peak FIRST TIMERS: The earlier the better. Itll get hot around 9-10.. PARKING is a super hard to find(even by 8-9am). So Id advise for you to be there early! Dont park where you arent suppose to park! You will be Cited! $300 and possible arrest. I read the regulation. So just Google it. Alot of ppl did get ticketed when we were leaving. Unless u have that $300 or more then pay attention to the signs. Theres alot of ppl so dont be surprise. Also, bring a Hiking Stick or Cane.itll really help, Im a bit big and out of shape, but even the skinny ones and those that seem fit had a tough time as well. So no judgements there. Sizes doesnt matter. If youre fit then youll be fine. Pace yourself. Rest. Dont carry a big backpack! I made that mistake and I was dying! My camo-pack was est.10-15lbs.so yea. Theres porta potty at the beginning, water fountains, and water to fill your bottles. NO Portapotty going up so use the rest room. No shade on the trail.unless u walk to the side when youre going up. Theres a warning sign at the beginning as well, of Moutain Lion, and to stay off the grass because theres alot of Ticks, etc. There are rest spots as you go up. The view is beautiful. Amazing. Of course going down is easier but still steep. I find it easier for me if I jog a little as Im going back down rather than going slow. Take your time, youll get there. Sucks to have to go back down if u need to use the restroom, that happened to us. Missing one star is that reason! Itd be great if they do put some portapotty up there. There are garbage and recycling bins. Dont litter.

Great for hiking takes about 2 to 4 hours based on speed.

Be prepared to hike up hillsOnce u get there breath and take it in

Nice hike. about 2hrs long. nice view. better to start earlier like 5am because of parking limitations.

Nice place to go for a quick hike... Parking lot is small.. so may have to wait.. or park down the street and hike another half mile approximately... Recommend going at sunrise otherwise it can be very hot.. since its a very open trail... Also recommend going jn Spring after the rains.. when it will green all around

Amazing view for top all over 360’. Great workout. Bring more waters and snacks. Need good hiking shoes.

Reasonable elevation but super sunny. Make sure to carry plenty of water and sun screen!

Ample parking and be prepared to do street parking. Usually it is safer to park at street and place will be patrolled even in weekends. It takes around 2.5-3 hrs for amateurs to do up-hill by taking frequent breaks.

Lovely place with clean trails, but extremely crowded during quarantine. Either go in the evening or early in the morning. Most crowded from 8 to 11.

Great Hike. Its steep at the last miles. Take water, cap, jacket and sun screen.

Great hike. Limited parking. Take water bottle. Gravel makes you skid so hiking shoes would be good.

Awesome views on the way up and from the peak!

Good hike with a nice breeze. It only takes about 3 hours do complete the loop.

Beautiful views, pristine greenery, good climb, close proximity etc. All these makes this is one of the best hike in the South Bay

Had a great walk there with family. Its a challenge if youve never hiked before because its a really steep climb. But once to get to viewing points, its all worth it. It wasnt muddy when we went, so it wasnt to bad.

A steep climb but worth it. 2.5 hours one side climb if you take your own time to climb. Best time to start climbing is early morning.Dont carry too many jackets (visited mid December)...the atmosphere is pleasant and you wont feel cold after 15-20 mins of walk

Steep, challenging hike. 3-4 hours to hike the loop. I encourage people to do this hike on a cool, clear day as there is no shade. Great views, but very busy.

Awesome hike. There is hardly any shade. Early Morning hike recommend

Amazing hike, really steep, but the views and the cows are amazing :) Lots of people there enjoying :)

Great hikes, easy parking. Fabulous views. Not too crowded.

This its the one best place to biking hiking walking or just watching something different like sunset mission pick its so beautiful i love it...

Amazing views. Stay away from the cows, they charged a few times due to baby cows near by. Walk around them, keep safe distance.

Just a loose gravely road straight up hill but the views are amazing. Bring water but please leave your music private. Love the cows along the way, quite a few birds too and ground squirrels galore.

The view is not very great but you get a sense of achievement when you complete the hike. Its a hard hike and has good elevation

It was a nice hike. It had some steep parts, but nothing too hard. I would recommend bringing: plenty of water, some snacks, a small towel, and a hat. There is minimal to no shade so also bring sunblock. There are also benches every so often. Really would recommend wearing clothes that are comfortable and that will keep you cool as well.

Beautiful trek from Ohlone. Steep during the start and in the end but great for all levels of experience. The view from the top is awesome. It was filled with clouds when I went and had a nice floaty feel to it...

The Mission Peak hike is steep. About 2200 ft of vertical elevation. There is no shade! Its one of the most exposed hikes I know. Protect yourself from the sun. Bring plenty of water. I brought 3L and used 2.5L on a sunny day in February! Can be very busy. Can be very windy and cold on the top! Awesome views over the bay.

One of the best hikes in the south bay area.About 6 miles round trip w/ an elevation gain of about 2000 feet with an average time of about 3 hours for roundtrip. No shade, so will be extremely hot in sun. Steep and not recommended for first timers, but you can turn around whenever you want.There are 3 paths up to the top1. Stanford trailhead going on ohlone wilderness trail

Great peak for hiking, be careful of the cows over there, I am chased by a cow with loud moo. Fortunately I escaped. Better to take a big water bottle and you will love it if it is early morning.Walk in the center of the hike road there are rattle snakes .

2 hour hike up to peak and 1 hour coming down for the 7 mile total. Quite manageable when weather is not hot.

Peak of East Bay within reach. Best view of the Valley and the Bay plus east side hills. No other places like this for social distancing practice. Come join us. Stay healthy and play it safe.

Awesome feeling hiking this mountain. If you are in Bay Area and not hike this, then you are definitely missing the beauty of Bay Area,.

Nice hike, to plan during the week day, not necessarily over the weekend.......

Wonderful to go for a run around this area!

Hard trail, but niceYou have to get dedicated shoes to climb the eastern side

Always bring layers, you are at the mercy of the forces of nature on this completely exposed trail. Ive been there late summer and in Feb. In summer start early, carry lots of water and caps are a must, the trail can get a little dusty as well from the heavy traffic. I personally like the greener version in late winter/ early spring. However make sure you wear lots of layers, it will be a lot colder at the top than it is when you start, and the wind is merciless.

Not bad, but no shade

Had an amazing time hiking during the afternoon!Is a nice please to have a great and sweaty workout!

The hike is moderate to difficult. Doesnt have too much shade along the way so carry enough water and a couple of energy bars/ fruits. Gorgeous views once you get there. Beware of rattlesnakes.

Great trail. Best time to go is at 5am!

Superb view at the top well worth each single step up the mountain. * Hike without a shirt at your own risk

This is about 8 mile round trip hike (including parking which is usually away from the trail head). The difficulty level of the hike is medium. There is no shade on the way which makes it difficult to do during summers. Advisable to start early and finish before 10-11 am.

I have done this hike a few times, always start at the Ohline college parking lot. Gradual to steep uphill all the way to the peak. Do it early in the morning or later in the evening as this area has no cover. Take plenty of water with you. The park is open until 10pm which means you can also hike in the dark.

A very popular hike in Bay area, show lots of families hiking together. It can be little challenging hike, last mile to the summit is Ricky with steps.

Started the hike at 12:36pm. Parked at Mission Peak Trail Head. Weather was a perfect 55 degree fahrenheit. Was my first time there. I enjoyed it very much except for the part when I started feeling blisters. The view was amazing, pictures don’t do justice. I don’t do much hiking so most of the 3 hour 12 minutes was from hiking up. Every time I stopped for a break I paused the hike. Going down was pretty quick. Would love to go again with better cushioned shoes!

There are two trail heads that you can use to get to the Peak. You can go via Stanford Avenue and park at the Mission Peak Trail Head (680 Stanford Ave, Fremont, CA 94539). Or you can go to the Mission peak trail head near Ohlone college. There is pay parking at the college. I park down on Mission Boulevard and walk up Pine Street.The hike to the top involves a lot of elevation gain and its worth it for the views from the top. Wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring water.

A really wonderful (and strenuous!) hike, but very very popular. Go early, or go to the Ohlone College trailhead!

Good hike. Can get a little steep. Great adventure overall.