Ohlone Wilderness Trail
~2 days · 26.4 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Ohlone Wilderness Trail is known for
The Ohlone Wilderness Trail crosses the remote East Bay hills for 28 miles point-to-point between Mission Peak in Fremont and Del Valle Regional Park, with over 8,000 feet of cumulative climbing. Overnights use reserved backpack camps along the route — Sunol Backpack Camp near the midpoint is the usual split for a two-day crossing — and an East Bay Regional Parks permit is required.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 1,250 ft to 11,969 ft over 26.4 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 12.2 mi · 47%
- Downhill 14.0 mi · 53%
- Flat 0.0 mi · 0%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Ohlone Wilderness Trail?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Ohlone Wilderness Trail scores 31/100, a relative rating across the 569 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Ohlone Wilderness Trail take?
Most backpackers hike the Ohlone Wilderness Trail in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 26.4 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Ohlone Wilderness Trail?
The Ohlone Wilderness Trail climbs roughly 7,123 ft total — about 270 ft per mile, topping out near 3,753 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry and stats derived from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.