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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/18/2025
The hike begins at Serrano Park, pictured here with the peak rising above.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/18/2025
A use path leaves the park near the far end of the cement walking path loop and begins by heading steeply into the hillside.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/18/2025
Lounge chairs left atop a steep perch.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/18/2025
After reaching the power lines, the remains of a service road emerge, continuing up the hillside.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/18/2025
Reaching the ridge trail at the top of the slope, a mixed use path continues toward the summit of the Peralta Hills.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/18/2025
From the ridge path, a single track leads to the high point.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/18/2025
View from amongst the rocks at the peak of the Peralta Hills.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/18/2025
The trail descends on a slightly more gradual course (in the beginning).
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/18/2025
Switchbacks descend above the opposite end of Serrano Park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/18/2025
The final descent back to the park is a scramble down a sandstone slope with a lot of loose gravel.