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Kwaay Paay Peak Trail

Hiking Trail

Hard
2.41 mi
895 ft
1:07:20
The Kwaay Paay Peak Trail is an enjoyable hike to Kwaay Paay peak on the northside of Mission Trails Regional Park. This hike follows an out and back route, although it is possible to carry on down the south side of the peak and return to the start point via the Father Junipero Serra Trail. This hike is continuously steep, so expect a good workout. You can hit the trail confidently, knowing this is one of the most popular hikes among local Strava members.

Route and Elevation

3,000 ft
400 ft600 ft800 ft1,000 ft0.0 mi0.2 mi0.4 mi0.6 mi0.8 mi1.0 mi1.2 mi1.4 mi1.6 mi1.8 mi2.0 mi2.2 mi2.4 mi

Segments

NameDistanceElev. Diff.Avg. Grade
Kwaay Paay from the bottom1.20 mi866 ft13.6%
Kwaay up and down2.31 mi840 ft0.0%
Father Junipero Serra Trail Climb0.20 mi194 ft18.2%
Kwaay Paay1.08 mi810 ft14.1%
Kwaay Paay, first hill0.14 mi144 ft19.1%
Father Junipero Serra Trail Climb0.92 mi699 ft14.3%
merge to peak0.81 mi633 ft14.8%
Kwaay Paay -- Last Pitch0.17 mi220 ft24.2%
Kway to the campground1.12 mi-823 ft-13.9%