By Evan F.
Around 30 people, including Scouts and adults, arrived at Sequoia Elementary School in the mid-morning on April 3rd. After getting organized and assigned into cars, we left for Mission Peak. After arriving and a quick head-count, the Scouts and adult leaders began to hike up the mountain. At first, the climb was not very steep. We stopped several times in order to use our compasses and maps to locate where we were on the trail. Soon, the sun began to shine more brightly, so we stopped in the shade to take a water break and wait for the whole group. Later in the morning, we stopped again and took pictures of the nice view. As the group approached the peak, the path became much steeper. Still, everyone made it to the top and we took a significant break for lunch and for observing the surrounding area from the peak. After lunch, we headed back down the trail, taking a slightly less steep path down the peak than the one we had used to ascend. Finally, later in the afternoon, everyone arrived back at the cars. We headed home, having achieved a Rim of the Bay hike.
