Trailhead parking is free, and the gate is unlatched. So, probably I can come anytime.
We did Mission Peak loop clock-wise.
Most of the hike is on very wide gravel roads, on grassy hills (no shade).
The last half a mile is trail, still gravel.
Without trekking pole nor proper hiking boots, some minor care is needed.
But overall, fairly easy.
Nice view, as the sun rose.
Of course, this would be better for sunset. But traffic in SF Bay Area is unthinkable to come hike ~5pm.
The summit has this post with many scopes.
But no labels of what they are aiming at.
Large rocky summit area. The south end is a fenced cell towel "jungle".
Even though it's only ~2500', the view is quite good.
Met an old guy, who hikes here once a week.
Coming down. More trail than road. Walked through a spring (McClure), and by a small pond. I like this part better. It connects to the gravel road back to the TH. Today ~5.6 miles, 2100'.
Back to the hotel to take a shower. No hot water! Thankfully, I didn't sweat much during the hike, so a quick rince. I don't know how hotels get their ratings. It's a 4 star hotel: 1) only 1 out of the 3 elevators work, 2) hot water stops without any warning, 3) the pool is closed.
