View of Mission Peak, (Fremont, CA) from Stanford Trailhead

Stanford trail is the most popular trail to hike to the Mission Peak in Fremont, CA. It is about 2.5 miles long. It is a moderately difficult trail, if you stick to the trail which is what everyone should do. Taking shortcuts makes the hike very strenuous and and scars the beauty of the hillside, especially in spring.

The trailhead starts at the parking lot at the east end of Stanford Avenue. There is no drinking water on this trail. There is one primitive restroom at the trailhead and another almost at the top.