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Views along the ridge are far-reaching, stretching from Vallejo in the north to Mount Diablo (ssss1) in the east. The East Bay Hills’ highest peaks rise from the ridge to the south, and San Pablo Reservoir lies below you. You reach another junction near Wildcat Peak (4.8/1,140')—leave the pavement and go straight up the rocky trail. After passing a few Monterey pine and Monterey cypress, you swing right along the wide path to descend the Conlon Trail. At this point, leave the trail to find a bench with incredible views of the Golden Gate (ssss1) and central Bay Area. From the bench, bear left on a faint, barbed-wire-lined path, and cross through the fence at a small gap to continue up to Wildcat Peak’s summit (5.4/1,280'). A stone platform crowns the summit and explains the purpose of the nearby Rotary Peace Grove. Savor the amazing views before dropping down to explore the grove of bushy giant sequoia, seemingly healthy despite being far removed from their native Sierra Nevada habitat.