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Mission Peak Trailhead - Ohlone College
4.7 ★★★★★ 174 Google reviews · Running trail in Fremont, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 0.6 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Mission Peak Trailhead - Ohlone College'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.
Part of the Bay Area Ridge Trail, this spot offers hiking routes to Mission Peak with scenic views.
What runners say about Mission Peak Trailhead - Ohlone College
“Fun trail, it’s around 6 miles round trip and took about 2 hours to get to the peak, great views and there is a bathroom half way up there.”
“Recommend to do any time, but make sure to bring plenty of water in summer because there is no shade for about 95% of the hike.”
Great hiking place. This was my first round to Mission peak. Mission Peak Ohlone College trail is very good to start with. It has gradual inclination, so it helps for beginners. Also, this trail has some good percentage of shade and nice view to the private ranches.
The trail is steep elevation in the beginning but has beautiful views all along. Prefer this trail over the usual one starting from Mission Blvd trailhead. Easy to find parking and less crowd usually.
This is my best hiking trail. Near to the city, I get around 2200 ft elevation gain from Ohlone college entrance. Total distance 7.2 miles from the mission rd parking. It gives me best cardio compare to all close by trails like PG&E trail, Alum rock, Coyote hills, Dry creek.
Great day for a hike. Not crowded. The other entrance had no parking at 8am, so started this one at 8:30am. The details about this trail on AllTrails is pretty accurate. 7.3 miles in & out. Took the little one a bit longer so blazed out in 4.5 hours. ✅ this one off the bucket list :) ☮️💟🐕
Trail conditions & character
“Hike is moderate - its pretty easy most of the way up, but as you start getting to the top, it can get a little steep.”
“Fun trail, it’s around 6 miles round trip and took about 2 hours to get to the peak, great views and there is a bathroom half way up there.”
“Lots of paid parking at the trailhead ($2 for 2 hours and $4 for all day).”
“Recommend to do any time, but make sure to bring plenty of water in summer because there is no shade for about 95% of the hike.”
“Medium difficulty level, steep at some part of the trail, Rocky surface, and difficult to walk so.”
“Fun trail, it’s around 6 miles round trip and took about 2 hours to get to the peak, great views and there is a bathroom half way up there.”
“Note for dog owners: please keep the dog on the leash and try to them from going crazy at the cows.”
Plan your run at Mission Peak Trailhead - Ohlone College
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
- Distance0.6 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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