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Yosemite Camping - Tuolumne Meadows Hiking n Alpine Lakes- Flexible Dates option
Fri, Aug 21, 11:00 PMCamping, Hiking, and Beach play at one of the most pristine spots in the Yosemite - around Tioga Pass rd and Tuolumne meadows. Spots are limited. People can do things on their own or with the group. Limited to one more car only and any additional cars can be parked in the overflow section closeby. Please respond to all the questions when you RSVP and I'll shortlist people for lottery based on who all meet the pre-reqs. Will reach out to shortlisted people with next steps. **Your spot is confirmed only after you confirm via venmo/zelle** and there's no refund unless the trip is cancelled, so please commit accordingly. If someone can't confirm/pay within a couple of days, they will be back to No Go/WL. Same for anyone who hasn't provided the requisite level of details. * $15-25 pp per day for Sunday and $25-35 pp per day for Friday or Saturday (includes camping permit and firewood) * Prior camping experience is recommended if your attendance is contingent on carpool or someone else joining, just let me know in the RSVP answers. As always - respect the wilderness, LNT, and follow trail etiquettes. Rain or shine :) If you do not know about "Leave No Trace" policy, please search for it or this event is not for you. Please carry 10 essentials:) INDEMNITY - This group, its organizers, event hosts, volunteers, or its members are not liable for any DUI, accidents or incidents at the venue or outside. When you RSVP or attend any event, you agree to WAIVE any and all LIABILITY. The hosts and organizers of this meetup group are indemnified for any actions taken within and outside this meetup group. They are not liable for any misuse, abuse and misconduct by this group's members or anyone in the general public. Members are responsible for their own conduct within and outside this group
Join THE's 4th Annual Team St Jude's Walk/Run - In Loving Memory of Our Friend
Sat, Sep 26, 2:45 PM
San Bruno Mountain Crocker Gate: 11.6 Mi Moderate plus
Sat, Sep 12, 7:00 PM**SIGN WAIVER HERE:** [https://www.sleeplateandhike.com/waiver-signing-form/](https://www.sleeplateandhike.com/waiver-signing-form/) For us to hold our large events at local parks, the local parks require us to carry insurance for our events. To participate in our events, please sign this waiver (required by our insurance underwriter) for each event. Please do so online prior to arriving (works on mobile) **CARPOOL REQUEST COMMENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED DUE TO THE LARGE SIZE OF THE GROUP.** Please read below how to carpool. **Level:** Moderate plus **Total Distance:** 11.6 mile **Hiking Time:** 6.0 hours **Elevation Change:** 1,880 feet **Parking fee:** none, Street Parking **Sleep Late and Hike Dog Policy:** No Dogs [Learn More](https://www.sleeplateandhike.com/tutorials/sleep-late-and-hike-dog-policy/) **Please read our tutorial for hiking in the sun:** https://www.sleeplateandhike.com/tutorials/how-to-hike-in-the-sun/ **Facilities:** No Restrooms. **Recommended Map:** https://www.smcgov.org/media/126431/download?inline= https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/san-bruno-mountain-from-crocker-gate-d92cfc9?p=-1&sh=pyl4xm&utm_medium=map_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality **Hiking Location:** • The GPS locations below and the map link above are accurate enough to find us by looking around with your eyes when you get there. **Nearest street address:** **Crocker Ave street parking** **Meeting Location:** 37.701603, -122.442988 Enter the coordinates into your Google Maps. • As always, it is good practice to confirm the night before that any app you use takes you to where you expect by comparing the destination with what is posted above on your PC/Mac. • Most street addresses provided are approximate, and may be up to a couple of miles from the hike location. Use GPS coordinates when driving, if possible. **Parking:** Plan to arrive 15 minutes early to find parking, and walk to the meeting point. **Carpooling:** We will use this link for carpooling: https://groupcarpool.com/t/txdnaq **CARPOOLING MANNERS:** Please refrain from trying to negotiate your carpool in the comments, as it is equivalent to sending multiple "Reply All" emails to everyone. Please start your carpool quest, by first adding yourself to the carpool link above. Then, use the contact info provided by the driver or rider in the link above to contact them directly and privately. Please be considerate of others and resist the urge to "Reply All". Thank you for understanding. **HIKING SUMMARY:** The Mountain's ridge line runs in an east-west configuration, with considerable slopes and elevations ranging from 250 feet to 1,314 feet at the summit. The landscape offer excellent hiking opportunities and outstanding views of San Francisco and Central Bay Area. **HIKING DIRECTIONS:** https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/san-bruno-mountain-from-crocker-gate-d92cfc9?p=-1&sh=pyl4xm&utm_medium=map_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality Part 1: The Lower Loop Warm-Up (\~2.8 miles) 0.0 to 0.4 miles: Pass through Crocker Gate and walk the flat, paved Old Guadalupe Trail. 0.4 to 2.0 miles: Turn left onto the dirt Saddle Loop Trail, following it as it curves around the north slopes to the main park lot. 2.0 to 2.8 miles: Hop onto the Bog Trail loop through the wetlands, connecting back onto Old Guadalupe Trail. Part 2: Climbing to the Summit (\~3.7 miles) 2.8 to 3.1 miles: Walk to the main San Bruno Mountain State Park day-use lot and use the pedestrian paths to safely cross over Guadalupe Canyon Parkway. 3.1 to 5.0 miles: Take the Summit Loop Trail counterclockwise. You will steadily climb through Dairy Ravine up toward the top of the ridge. 5.0 to 6.5 miles: Reach the upper mountain slopes near the radio towers, offering clear views of the Pacific Ocean and the city. Part 3: Tacking on the Ridge Out-and-Back (\~2.3 miles) 6.5 to 7.6 miles: Leave the main loop and head east on the Ridge Trail. This segment hugs the spine of the mountain all the way out to the eastern park boundary. 7.6 to 8.8 miles: Retrace your steps back along the exposed ridge to return to the main Summit Loop junction. Part 4: The Descent and Return (\~2.8 miles) 8.8 to 10.5 miles: Complete the remaining southern half of the Summit Loop Trail, winding down the mountain back to the main parking lot. 10.5 to 11.6 miles: Cross back over the parkway to the northern side. Take the flat Old Guadalupe Trail straight back out to Crocker Gate to cross the finish line. This is a lollipop trip, as in a "stem" portion with a loop at the near end. **PLEASE READ THE EVENT DESCRIPTION ABOVE BEFORE POSTING A MESSAGE.**

Social Park Walk: Norlu
Sat, Aug 22, 6:00 PM**Join us for a Saturday Park Walk through San Francisco's Presidio and discover some of the places that make this historic park so unique.** **We'll spend about 90 minutes exploring the Presidio, stopping at historic sites, open meadows, hidden corners, scenic viewpoints, and a few places you might not expect to find in the middle of San Francisco.** **Along the way, we'll visit places like the Yoda Fountain, MacArthur Meadow, Main Parade Lawn, and more.** **We'll use Norlu to discover a few Wonders. You're welcome to download the free app (**[iPhone](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/norlu/id6760863705) **&** [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.norlu.norlu&pcampaignid=web_share)**) and collect them with us.** **Many attendees come on their own, so don't worry if you're joining solo. Our goal is simple: meet new people, discover interesting places, and enjoy a relaxed Sunday walk through one of San Francisco's beautiful parks.** **See you out there.** **Keep wandering.** **### Agenda** **11:00 AM** **– Meet at the Presidio Transit Center** **1:00 PM (approximately)** **– End at the Presidio Transit Center** **### What to expect** **• Approximately 90 minutes of walking** **• A mix of paved paths, parks, historic sites, and viewpoints** **• A relaxed pace with plenty of stops along the way** **• An opportunity to meet other people and explore the Presidio together** **Note:** **We may take a group photo to share on Norlu's social media. If you'd prefer not to be included, just let the host know.** **Questions? Feel free to message us through Meetup.** **📸 Follow Norlu on Instagram: @gonorlu** **### Participant Disclaimer** **By attending this event, you acknowledge that participation is voluntary and that outdoor activities involve inherent risks. Each participant is responsible for their own safety, decisions, and personal belongings. This is a community-organized walk, not a professionally guided tour.**

Norlu: Walk and Happy Hour
Sat, Sep 5, 12:30 AM**Celebrate the long weekend, and join us for a relaxed walk along the Great Highway and meet new people along the way.** We'll spend about 75 minutes walking then we will go for a a pint 🍻 at Two Pitchers Brewery. (I will make a reservation at the brewery, so RSVP is required). We will use the app Norlu to discover a few Wonders. You're welcome to download the free app ([iPhone](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/norlu/id6760863705) & [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.norlu.norlu&pcampaignid=web_share)) and collect the wonders with us. Many attendees come on their own, so don't worry if you're joining solo. Our goal is simple: meet new people, discover interesting places, and enjoy a fun walk together. **See you out there.** *Keep wandering.* **Agenda** 5:30 PM – Meet in front of Octopus Statue 7:00 PM (approximately) – End at Two Pitchers Brewery \*We may take a group photo to share on Norlu's social media. If you'd prefer not to be included, just let the host know.* *Attendees are responsible for their own purchases.* Questions? Feel free to message us through Meetup. 📸 Follow Norlu on Instagram: @gonorlu Participant Disclaimer By attending this event, you acknowledge that participation is voluntary and that outdoor activities involve inherent risks. Each participant is responsible for their own safety, decisions, and personal belongings. This is a community-organized walk, not a professionally guided tour.

Mammoth to Yosemite Backpack
Tue, Sep 15, 3:00 PMThis is a multi-day trip from Mammoth Red Cones trail to Yosemite Tuolumne Meadows. * This is a 5 days/4nights and \~42 miles, 6,500 ft vertical backpacking trip. * You must be an experienced backpacker to join. There is no minimum pace requirement but the ability to average at least 2mph is recommended. At the same time, it is not going to be a race to get from point to point, and the expectation is that we will remain together or at least within sight of each other. **Itinerary -** * Day 1 - Meet at Tuolumne Meadows and take the 1:05pm ($16) bus to Mammoth Village. From Mammoth Village take the shuttle to Horseshoe Lake where the trailhead is. From there hike about 2 miles to a suitable campsite, note there is no camping at McCloud Lake so we will need to travel past that before camping. * Day 2 - Hike to Vivian Lake, \~10.5 miles * Day 3 - Hike to Thousand Island Lake, \~9.5 miles * Day4 - Hike just past Donohue Pass, \~11 miles * Day 5 - Hike out to TM, \~9 miles * PLEASE EMAIL ME FIRST - jlmuncie@yahoo.com to coordinate and go over your backpacking experience. * This itinerary is flexible. There's lots of good camping in the area and as long as the entire group agrees I'm open to modifications. * COST: $5 for permit fees. RSVPs will be waitlist only until approved. * Details regarding carpooling and equipment will be discussed on a mandatory pre-trip conference call. * Bear canisters are required on this trail. No pets allowed.
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