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Mission Peak Regional Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,513 Google reviews · Running trail in Fremont, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Mission Peak Regional Preserve's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Vast mountain preserve popular for biking, hiking, horseback riding, R/C flying and hang-gliding.
What runners say about Mission Peak Regional Preserve
“The complete hike was very scenic with a very pretty view of the whole bay area, a lot of green and a lot of cows!”
“Nice elevation gain hike, not much shade better to start early morning and rainy weather.”
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.
One of the best places to hike in the bay. It’s the most difficult as well compared to the other hikes nearby. The steep mountain trail especially in the last 1 mile challenges you a lot. But breaking a sweat is worth it as the views you get from this peak is the best.
We started the climb and a couple of girls (we think from high school) were asking if we wanted to buy lemonade in aid of poor students in the community. We decided to first go for the hike and get a drink on the way down. The climb itself was actually not easy.
We went for a weekend hike. The day before it rained a bit a there causing a lot of mud. Around 1.5 miles of road was covered in dirt making the road slippery. However that did not deter the hike since it was expected. The last mile is particularly difficult since there is quite a lot of elevation gain.
Trail conditions & character
“The complete hike was very scenic with a very pretty view of the whole bay area, a lot of green and a lot of cows!”
“We started the climb and a couple of girls (we think from high school) were asking if we wanted to buy lemonade in aid of poor students in the community.”
“We parked at Ohlone college, which adds extra mile and charges $4 but the parking is way more manageable as the trail is popular.”
“Nice elevation gain hike, not much shade better to start early morning and rainy weather.”
“The hike is more or less a nonstop ascent to the top, and the last 5% is especially steep with some rocky areas.”
“Also this place has no restrooms and water refill stations anywhere in the trail apart from the starting point.”
“Trail is well marked, but mostly unshaded so bring a lot of water and use good sun protections (we hiked in the afternoon, during the summer).”
Plan your run at Mission Peak Regional Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteebparks.org
- Phone(510) 544-3247
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
Running trails near Fremont
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Peak Meadow Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 8 reviews
Mission Peak Trail Head
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,566 reviews
Open space featuring a steep hiking trail with sweeping valley & bay views from the summit.
Panorama Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 5 reviews
Spring Valley Trail
5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews
Mission Peak Trailhead - Ohlone College
4.7 ★★★★★ 174 reviews
Part of the Bay Area Ridge Trail, this spot offers hiking routes to Mission Peak with scenic views.
