Mountain Spot
Mountain SpotOhlone Regional Wilderness
Sunol
Nearly 10,000 acres of true wilderness just outside the Bay Area, with the 28-mile Ohlone Trail threading through oak woodlands, grassy peaks, and four backcountry campsites—plus tule elk, golden eagles, and that rare feeling of remoteness.
Challenging 28-mile trail
Backpacker training ground
Remote wilderness escape
Seasonal waterfall hike
Tips
🥾"fantastic place to train for big hikes like Half Dome or Whitney"
⛰️over 7,600 feet of elevation gain—seasoned hikers only
🐍watch for rattlesnakes and ticks, especially in warmer months
Ohlone Regional Wilderness
SunolOpen
Mountain SpotMountain SpotNearly 10,000 acres of true wilderness just outside the Bay Area, with the 28-mile Ohlone Trail threading through oak woodlands, grassy peaks, and four backcountry campsites—plus tule elk, golden eagles, and that rare feeling of remoteness.
Challenging 28-mile trail
Backpacker training ground
Remote wilderness escape
Seasonal waterfall hike
Tips
🥾"fantastic place to train for big hikes like Half Dome or Whitney"
⛰️over 7,600 feet of elevation gain—seasoned hikers only
🐍watch for rattlesnakes and ticks, especially in warmer months