Today we hiked to the top of Mission Peak Regional Preserve. What is that you ask? Well here is the description:
Level: Strenuous
Total distance: 6.6 miles round-trip
Elevation change: 2,000 ft
Description: Some of the grades are quite steep, and with its shadeless slopes, the peak can bake in summer. The trail has a reputation for being a butt-kicker.
It was definitely a beautiful hike. It had amazing views of the South Bay, the northern Santa Cruz Mountains, the Peninsula, San Francisco, and the summits of the Sierra Nevada. It took us about 3 hours to hike to the peak, and then 1.5 hours to return to our car. We split it up into small goals along the way, and took plenty of breaks for water.
There were also other cool things to see, in addition to the views. Crazy people were running or biking the path. Others brought their adorable dogs. Some were hang-gliding from the top. Also, you can't forget the cows...
Honestly, we did not believe we would make it to the top when we set out. On our descent, Kayla kept singing the "we did it!"-diddy used in this epic youtube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYi0P7VFWkY. Amanda only fell 5 times on the way down, and successfully avoided twisting an ankle (did hurt her hand a bit though).
Yes, our knees, butts, thighs, and ankles are sore, but it was quite the accomplishment for us!
Level: Strenuous
Total distance: 6.6 miles round-trip
Elevation change: 2,000 ft
Description: Some of the grades are quite steep, and with its shadeless slopes, the peak can bake in summer. The trail has a reputation for being a butt-kicker.
It was definitely a beautiful hike. It had amazing views of the South Bay, the northern Santa Cruz Mountains, the Peninsula, San Francisco, and the summits of the Sierra Nevada. It took us about 3 hours to hike to the peak, and then 1.5 hours to return to our car. We split it up into small goals along the way, and took plenty of breaks for water.
who knew hiking would be a part of your repertoire?!! and major hiking at that!!
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