Map showing the the Hayward Fault in the Mission San Jose area in southern Fremont, California
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 What to look for: Mission San Jose is a both an active Catholic church and a museum with collections of archeological and historical artifacts. The original mission was destroyed in the 1868 Hayward earthquake but was later rebuilt in the fashion of the original building. The mission was built near a number of Ohlone villages.
The southernmost accessible location to easily see the creeping Hayward Fault is in the vicinity of Arroyo Agua Caliente Park. The park is host to a sag pond (filled with cattails) and cracks in the pavement formed by the fault can be seen at the intersection of Gardenia Way and Ivy Way. The historic Gallegos (Palmdale) Winery ruins near the intersection of Osgood Road and Washington Blvd is off limits to the public on land owned by BART.
The Mission Peak Landslide is visible from throughout the map area and provides an ominous presence on the mountain front above the Mission San Jose area. The landslide is not accessible to the public because of safety concerns.
Access Options
 BART: The closest BART station is the end of the line in Fremont about 3 miles (5 kilometers) to the north. Plans are already underway to extend BART service southward to the Irvington area (west of Mission San Jose and adjacent to the Hayward Fault) in the not-to-distant future.
 AC Transit: The AC Transit line #217 and #218 extend to Mission San Jose and Ohlone College; #218 continues to Arroyo Aqua Caliente Park. (See www.511.org for details of bus schedules.)
 Bike: All locations shown on the map are easily accessible by bicycle. Most area roads are wide and some are designated bike routes. Caution should be used in the vicinity of interstate interchanges and construction sites. Bicycles are allowed on select trails in the Mission Peak Regional Preserve.
 Hike: Mission Peak Regional Preserve is a popular hiking destination with many miles of trails available. A trailhead is located near Ohlone College and another is on Stanford Avenue off of Mission Boulevard. Hiking in the preserve ranges from moderate to extremely strenuous, and is not recommended in hot weather.
 Wheelchair access: Mission San Jose and Arroyo Agua Caliente Park are accessible to wheelchairs; other locations are not recommended.
  Car: Because of the distances involved between stops, driving is a logical option to this field trip area. Parking in the Mission San Jose area can be difficult while classes are in session at Ohlone College, and the parking areas for the Mission Peak Regional Preserve can fill up on weekends. |
