Canyoneering San Francisco

Wildcat Canyon San Pablo Ridge 7.2 Mile Moderate Hike

WAIVER: 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): https://www.sleeplateandhike.com/waiver-signing-form/ HIKING TIME: 3-3.5 hours DISTANCE: 7.2 miles, Loop. ELEVATION GAIN: Approx. 1400 feet DIFFICULTY: Moderate terrain and elevation. FACILITIES: Restrooms and water at trailhead. RECOMMENDED MAPS: [https://www.ebparks.org/sites/default/files/wildcat-canyon-brochure.pdf](https://www.ebparks.org/sites/default/files/wildcat-canyon-brochure.pdf) [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/wildcat-canyon-7-miles-6211941](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/wildcat-canyon-7-miles-6211941) MEETING PLACE: Parking lot at trailhead. Free. 66 spots available. Some street parking available as well. Meet by the bathrooms. • Please use the Google Maps link below to familiarize yourself with the trip and explore various route options from your home. Zoom in all the way. • The GPS locations below and the map link above are accurate enough to find us by looking around when you get there. GPS Degrees Decimal Format: 37.951920, -122.317232 https://goo.gl/maps/JD4SUuFZeJNPdiDP8 If you have the Waze app installed on your phone, click this link. It will open Waze and start navigating to the trailhead. waze://?ll=37.951920,-122.317232&navigate=yes • 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. CARPOOLING: We will use this link for carpooling. Please sign up here. https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/w4t8ig 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. SUMMARY: Wildcat Canyon Regional Park encompasses 2,427 acres along the Wildcat Creek watershed and the surrounding hills and ridges. The park extends from the Tilden Nature Area above the Berkeley hills in the south to historic Alvarado Park at the north end in Richmond. https://www.ebparks.org/parks/wildcat/ HIKING DIRECTIONS: Starting at Alvarado Staging Area, head northeast on Wildcat Creek Trail for 0.23 miles. Pass Bonita Trail on your left and continue straight on Wildcat Creek Trail for 0.21 miles. Pass Belgium Trail on your left and continue straight on Wildcat Creek Trail for 1.57 miles. Pass Mezue Trail on your left and continue straight for 0.10 miles. Pass Leonards Trail on your left and continue straight for 0.18 miles. Cross a creek and pass Rifle Range Road Trail on your right (0.04 miles), then take Havey Canyon Trail on your left for 1.50 miles. Turn left onto Nimitz Way (paved road) for 0.68 miles. Turn left onto San Pablo Ridge Trail for 0.07 miles, pass Mezue Trail on your left again, and continue straight/right on San Pablo Ridge Trail for 1.21 miles. Pass Green Ridge Trail on your right and continue for 0.15 miles. At the four-way intersection, continue straight onto Belgum Trail for 0.20 miles. Pass Monte Cresta Trail on your right and continue straight/left on Belgum Trail for 0.65 miles. Turn right back onto Wildcat Creek Trail for 0.21 miles, then pass Bonita Trail on your right and continue for 0.23 miles back to the trailhead. PLEASE READ THE EVENT DESCRIPTION ABOVE BEFORE POSTING A MESSAGE.

Kings Canyon NP: Rae Lakes Loop Backpacking

Road ride: Sunshine Canyon, Poorman Road, and Boulder Canyon loop from Pea…

Hello hikers, Posting another road ride route worth doing together: 🥾 Sunshine Canyon, Poorman Road, and Boulder Canyon loop from Pearl Street — Gravel 📏 10.6 mi ⏱ ~1 h 26 min I'd love to organise a self-hosted meet to do this road ride together on Saturday, July 4. No commercial host, just members of the group meeting up to enjoy the route. Bring water, weather-appropriate gear, and the route loaded on your komoot app: https://www.komoot.com/smarttour/e1350839074/sunshine-canyon-poorman-road-and-boulder-canyon-loop-from-pearl-street-gravel See you on the trail!

Hike: Cohab Canyon Trail

Hey everyone, Sharing a great hike route I came across: 🥾 Cohab Canyon Trail 📏 6.4 mi ⏱ ~3 h 27 min I'd love to organise a self-hosted meet to do this hike together on Sunday, July 5. No commercial host, just members of the group meeting up to enjoy the route. Bring water, weather-appropriate gear, and the route loaded on your komoot app: https://www.komoot.com/smarttour/e1276765832/cohab-canyon-trail Hope to see some of you there.

Hike: King Canyon and Gould Mine Loop

Hello hikers, Found a nice hike route to share: 🥾 King Canyon and Gould Mine Loop 📏 6.9 mi ⏱ ~3 h 35 min I'd love to organise a self-hosted meet to do this hike together on Saturday, July 4. No commercial host, just members of the group meeting up to enjoy the route. Bring water, weather-appropriate gear, and the route loaded on your komoot app: https://www.komoot.com/smarttour/e1186246715/king-canyon-and-gould-mine-loop Hope to see some of you there.

Hike: Paintbrush Canyon-Cascade Canyon Loop

Hi group, Posting another hike route worth doing together: 🥾 Paintbrush Canyon-Cascade Canyon Loop 📏 16.1 mi ⏱ ~11 h 06 min I'd love to organise a self-hosted meet to do this hike together on Sunday, July 19. No commercial host, just members of the group meeting up to enjoy the route. Bring water, weather-appropriate gear, and the route loaded on your komoot app: https://www.komoot.com/smarttour/e1118428413/paintbrush-canyon-cascade-canyon-loop Hope to see some of you there.

Hike: Peek-a-boo Slot Canyon (Red Canyon)

Hi group, Posting another hike route worth doing together: 🥾 Peek-a-boo Slot Canyon (Red Canyon) 📏 10.3 mi ⏱ ~4 h 29 min I'd love to organise a self-hosted meet to do this hike together on Sunday, June 7. No commercial host, just members of the group meeting up to enjoy the route. Bring water, weather-appropriate gear, and the route loaded on your komoot app: https://www.komoot.com/smarttour/e1277144484/peek-a-boo-slot-canyon-red-canyon Reach out with any questions.

Hike: Horsethief Canyon Trail to Red Rock Canyon Loop

Hey everyone, Sharing a great hike route I came across: 🥾 Horsethief Canyon Trail to Red Rock Canyon Loop 📏 7.1 mi ⏱ ~3 h 10 min I'd love to organise a self-hosted meet to do this hike together on Saturday, June 6. No commercial host, just members of the group meeting up to enjoy the route. Bring water, weather-appropriate gear, and the route loaded on your komoot app: https://www.komoot.com/smarttour/e1065082787/horsethief-canyon-trail-to-red-rock-canyon-loop Hope to see some of you there.

Hike: Tahquitz Canyon Trail

Hello hikers, Sharing a great hike route I came across: 🥾 Tahquitz Canyon Trail 📏 1.8 mi ⏱ ~54 min I'd love to organise a self-hosted meet to do this hike together on Sunday, June 7. No commercial host, just members of the group meeting up to enjoy the route. Bring water, weather-appropriate gear, and the route loaded on your komoot app: https://www.komoot.com/smarttour/e1285298675/tahquitz-canyon-trail Hope to see some of you there.

Costa Rica Eco Adventure: Waterfalls, Snorkeling, Zip lines, Rafting, Volcanoes!

***¡¡¡ Pura Vida !!!*** Come alone, leave with friends! This is what Meetup is all about. Being able to join and do what you wanted to do . . just not alone. We are going to Costa Rica for 9 nights/10 days of exploration and tropical adventures. . . . **Best Meetup ever!**! To see how fun it is . . . Here are photos from when we did go before [https://photos.app.goo.gl/cswRyeNZp1r6WW9t9](https://photos.app.goo.gl/cswRyeNZp1r6WW9t9) Costa Rica is a playground for the adventurous and an eco-tourist's dream! It is an unspoiled tropical paradise. * Beautiful beaches * Rainforest biodiversity * Misty volcanoes * Roaring rivers * Lush jungles * Exotic flora and fauna * And more!! **And we are going there to enjoy it, learn about it and make memories of a lifetime!** This event is a true Meetup. We are creating it from scratch, and bringing like-minded people together on this adventure. Along the way making lifelong memories and friendships. Together . . . let’s make a Meetup to remember! * Hike around the base of the Arenal Volcano * Selvatura Zip Line Canopy Tour * Guided visit to Finca Luna Nueva Farm * Caño Negro Refuge Tour/Visit * Rio Frio Wildlife Refuge Boat Tour * Hanging Bridges Walking Tour * Ecotermales Hot Springs * Monteverde Night Walk Tour * Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Tour (daytime) * River Floating Tour * Tamarindo Beach * Sunset Sailing * Snorkeling Tour * And more! For a detailed Day By Day itinerary **[Click Here](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8)**[ to fill out our info request form](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8) **Land Tour cost $3350 per person, double occupancy** (we match roommates for those traveling solo, and most of us are doing just that). If you want your own room: **Solo occupancy additional $950** The only way to secure your spot for this meetup is a $300 deposit that is refundable up to 90 days before departure. **[Click here for secure deposit link](https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/24X2UREP9XPKC)** When you make a deposit be sure to fill out this [ATTENDEES FORM](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11uywUNCIB5ONrpZ-gU_4mk3bvpc4p_nhhL3ewsbkC5A/edit)**.** As we mentioned, . . . the cost is $3350. This is for the "Land" portion only. Airfare is not included. This gives you the flexibility to have a flight with timing that works best for you. Or to use points/miles. I can also help arranging your airfare. To receive an offer, **[CLICK HERE and send me a message.](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=14363992)** **What is Included in this trip:** * **9 Nights hotel accommodation** * **9 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners.** * **Meet & Greet at the airport.** * **Pick-up from airport to our hotel, and hotel to airport at the end of the trip** * **Transportation throughout the trip** * **Private naturalist English speaking tour guide** * **All entrance fees and tours mentioned in the itinerary day-by-day description** * **Daily water bottles for the group** * **Hotel and Added Value Tax** Does not include: ***x*** *International Airfare* ***x*** *Meals other than specified* ***x*** *Optional Tours* ***x*** *All items of personal nature (telephone calls, Laundry, room service, etc.)* ***x*** *Tipping for tour guides and drivers* **Want more info?** **[Click Here to fill out our info request form](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8)** **OR** **RSVP to the event with your email to receive additional info.** **OR** **[CLICK HERE to send me a message](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=14363992)** Whatever is easiest for you! *Still have questions?* **We do a Q & A Zoom once a month.** **[CLICK HERE](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/296044209/)** for our Q & A Zoom. RSVP on that event to get a reminder for the zoom. [Click here for the ](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/305233138/)**[MAIN ](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/288444641/)[location of this event on Meetup](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/305233138/)** RSVP there to post any discussion and to get notice of any comments and discussions. As well as any updates and reminders **We believe in good decent social.** **SOT 2000318-10** **[Click Here to see all our other events](https://www.meetup.com/CulturalArts/Events)**

Kayak Camp Union Reservoir

Hike: Red Canyon Bicycle Trail

Hi all, Sharing a great hike route I came across: 🥾 Red Canyon Bicycle Trail 📏 7.3 mi ⏱ ~3 h 13 min I'd love to organise a self-hosted meet to do this hike together on Sunday, June 7. No commercial host, just members of the group meeting up to enjoy the route. Bring water, weather-appropriate gear, and the route loaded on your komoot app: https://www.komoot.com/smarttour/e1315374230/red-canyon-bicycle-trail Reach out with any questions.