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Getting in the habit of working out every day can seem like such a hassle. There are many alternatives to working out at the gym such as hiking. Not only is hiking physically helpful but it also mentally beneficial. In the bay area we are very fortunate to have as many hiking trails as we have. Some of these trails are strenuous for those who like a challenge while other trails are more moderate to easy
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for those who just want to get outdoors for a bit. There are many local great hiking trails in our area that should be explored. Here are a few. The most popular trail in the Fremont area is Mission Peak which is a great advantage to all students since it is overlooking Ohlone College. There are about four ways to access Mission peak and the trails vary from moderate to hard. Mission Peak is very steep so it recommended that you bring lots of water on this hike. The main trail
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Mission Peak Trail on Mission Peak is about 5.5 miles. This trail is accessible all year and offers nice views of the Bay Area especially on clear sunny days. Another popular trail is in the Sunol area. This trail is known as Canyon View to Little Yosemite. It about 3.8 miles and is considered moderate. This place is called Little Yosemite because of the rocks that surround this area. Getting to the end of this trail near the river takes a bit of time so bringing a lot of drinking water is also recommended. The trail is mostly uncovered but once you get towards the end to the river you will see many small waterfalls along
the way. You can take a dip in the river to reward yourself upon arriving there; this trail is accessible all year. In the Newark/Fremont area we have Coyote Hills Regional Park. The most popular hiking trail in Coyote Hills is the Bayview Trail Loop. This trail is about 5.7 miles and is considered moderate. This trail offers a lot of great views from many different locations. You can see views of the bay and the marsh including the Dumbarton Bridge. This is a great place to get a nice workout and is a bit cooler and much less sunnier than Mission Peak and Canyon
View to Little Yosemite. This trail is opened all year and the park is also great for bikers. If you are looking for something a bit easier, Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area offers an easier trail. This trail is 3.6 miles total, it is completely flat and has no steep hills. It is nice for an easy walk, for a nice jog and a stroll. The trail loops around the lake and this is a good place to start a simple workout. It is also great for bicycling and is opened all year round. For more information on any of these trails
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