Sunol Wilderness
- Several day hikes in the Sunol Wilderness.
TIPS
- Bring lots of water! Typically I bring two liters in my Camelbak (or two liters for me and Pepper). I have seen a water jug put out at the trailhead, but I don't think there is drinkable water there in general.
- Wear comfortable trail shoes (like tennis shoes/ sneakers). Trails are nice but are in varied condition.
- If you start in the morning, bring layers. It can be chilly and foggy to start and then burn off into very warm sun.
- There can be many small trails that split off a main trail, so just be careful you are heading the way you want to go and have a good map.
- Be prepared to see cows. They can be near or on the trail.
HIKE 4
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Radiant bush |
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Who is a good hiking partner? |
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Sunol Wilderness |
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Ridge by Maguire Peak |
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Pepper and me under a chestnut tree |
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Ridgeline view |
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Maguire Peak |
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Route map of Hike 4 Gaia GPS | © OpenStreetMap Contributors |
HIKE 3
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Old oak on the hill
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Me and Pepper at the W Tree |
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Changing light |
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Pepper blazing ahead
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Sunol selfie |
Hike 3 Highlights
- Went for a hike into the Ohlone Wilderness (bought a pass good for one year at the entrance gate) towards Goat Rock.
- Saw Little Yosemite (which was VERY crowded), the W Tree and several red bellied newts.
- Beautiful wildflowers and only a few cows!
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Route map of Hike 3 Gaia GPS | © OpenStreetMap Contributors |
HIKE 2
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Lone tree blossoming in the meadow
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Summit of Flag Hill
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View of the hills by Vista Grande |
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Vista Grande and the Calaveras Reservoir |
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Lupine in the hills
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Summit Selfie on Flag Hill |
Hike 2 Highlights
- Steep climb up to the peak of Flag Hill with a broad, spectacular summit.
- Lush green hills with plenty of wildflowers.
- Cave rocks along Indian Joe Creek were very cool.
- So many cows! Stopped by them at one point heading back to the trailhead.
RECAP
- Location: Hike towards Goat Rock and backpacking camp sites, Sunol Regional Wilderness.
- Date: January 2022.
- Stats: 8 total mileage with 2,400+ ft elevation gain
- Why I chose this trip: I had seen that the Ohlone Wilderness trail made its way from Lake Del Valle to Mission Peak and the route was dog friendly. The Sunol trailhead was closer, so I figured I would explore. I had a goal of heading as close to Mt Rose, the highpoint, as possible. Super fun!
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Route map of Hike 1 Gaia GPS | © OpenStreetMap Contributors |
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Glad I went!
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