Mission Peak Hike Magic

Craving a skyline payoff? Mission Peak Loop near Milpitas is your 6-mile challenge—3h59m of steep climbs, rewarding views. At the top, South Bay unfolds: Oakland, SF, SJ skylines in plain sight on clear days. First 5.5 miles: well-graded gravel. Final stretch? Rocky dirt—muddy when wet. Dogs allowed (leash in developed areas, voice-only off-trail!). Parking? Scarce at Stanford Ave—try Ohlone College (43600 Mission Blvd). Pack gallons of water—shade’s rare here. Tackled it? The Bay’s beauty’s all yours. #Outdoor #Hiking #MissionPeakHike #SouthBayViews #BayAreaTrails