The East Bay Regional Park District is the largest regional park system in the nation, comprising 73 parks, 55 miles of shoreline, and over 1,330 miles …
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Feb 3, 2025
BRING ATLEAST 2 WATER BOTTLES 676oz. On my first time doing this hike i ran out of water near the summit. I was very thirsty the rest of the way down. The hike is challenging for beginners but, it is…Full review by Alexander S
Jun 19, 2024
This is a challenging hike and I've done it many times, but today I got an $82 parking ticket. There is very limited parking at the Stanford Ave trail head, even at 7 a.m., and everyone parks on Vine…Full review by Bernadette L
Mar 12, 2023
This was my first hike ever (Feb 2021) & it was exhausting. I was quite out of shape & was not prepared for this hike at all. We began our climb from the Stanford side. Tons of switchbacks, persisten…Full review by pranavkbala
Where at Ohlone College is good to meet and start the hike?
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Thank you Happiness59317897012 for mentioning the on-campus parking structure. I don't understand the other letters you mention. Further research shows: Ohlone College, …
Thank you Happiness59317897012 for mentioning the on-campus parking structure. I don't understand the other letters you mention. Further research shows: Ohlone College, Fremont Campus: 43600 Mission Boulevard, Fremont Meet by the trailhead by the parking structure/tennis courts The word on starting the hike at Ohlone College is that it is not as steep, not as exposed, easier to park. You can find all the info needed for meeting at Ohlone College, Fremont Campus on the EBParks website; search for Ohlone College Parking. $4 parking fee. Park in the parking structure and meet at the trailhead on Pine Street near the tennis courts (the college's current map does not show tennis courts, so it's possible they have been bulldozed.)
Considering that it recently rained, the last section to top might be slick. If so, it WILL probably be a bit slippery going up...if that holds true, it WILL definitely be sketchy-scary coming …
Considering that it recently rained, the last section to top might be slick. If so, it WILL probably be a bit slippery going up...if that holds true, it WILL definitely be sketchy-scary coming down. I'd wait a few more days for it to dry out or only plan to stay only on the gravel path and not go all the way to the top.
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