Easy Hikes San Francisco

Montara Mountain State Park Hike

💚Green Exercise 🌊Ocean Hike 🥾Lands End San Francisco

**Hello Ocean Lovers,** Let's meet up go for a Green Exercise Wellness Hike at Lands End Trail, meet new friends and get a good workout together. Enjoy Ocean air and Healing Sea for our physical Health and Mental well-being Lands End Trail is a favorite among both locals and visitors alike! This trail explores the historic Sutro Baths and offers great views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Pacific Ocean. A must see for any visitor to San Francisco. **Lands End San Francisco** The Coastal Trail at Lands End in San Francisco is a gorgeous spot for hiking, but most visitors to the city don't know it's there. Early History San Francisco was originally inhabited by the Ohlone Indians. An archeological site at Lands End was dated at 150 A.D., but there is evidence that Indians had been living in San Francisco for around 3,000 years. They had seasonal camps where the Sutro Baths ruins are now, eating seafood and hunting seals; archeologists found their garbage dumps, more politely known as middens. Hiking the Lands End Trail The Lands End Coastal Trail is walkway that starts just above the Cliff House, then winds in and out of the woods and along the edge of the bluffs, and ends in a ritzy residential area (Sea Cliff) near China Beach. Lands End Trail The way down is quite steep, but there is a stairway to follow. It's a small, rocky beach, good for relaxing and watching the breaking waves, but too rough (and cold) for swimming. Mile Rock Beach Another branch of the same path will take you down to the mini-beach, Mile Rock Beach, at the foot of Lands End Point. Mile Rock Beach-Tiny, but cool! It secluded the beach at the entrance to San Francisco Bay, a scene of many shipwrecks, but a pretty detour off the gorgeous. **Meet at 1:30pm** and **Hike time: 2pm** Great Highway & John F Kennedy Drive, San Francisco, CA 94121 GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/YYgxvPfbS9h6bfX9A across from the Beach Chalet Brewery at beach side parking lot We'll be at the beach side parking lot Parking: Free Level: Level: Moderate Challenging! Length: 4.5miles- 5miles Elevation gain: 700 ft Route type: Out & Back +Loop Dog: No! **\*Encouraging carpooling** if you know each other well for everyone's safety. Please contact each other in a private message not in the message board. Thank you! https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/cdzost **Bring Smiles for Miles!** Hiking poles, Water, Snacks.. Wear Hiking shoes, sunscreens Near Ocean can be windy and/or foggy, so wear layers After Hike social dinner optional near by ocean beach We may go to Chinese or Thai food for dinner??? We'll decide after our hike... 💚 Support Our Group! Thanks for joining our wellness club event, it does take time and money to make it happen. Thank you for being prepared and supportive 🌿 Our hikes, dinners, and events run thanks to member support. A small contribution is appreciated to help keep our wellness community active and fun! Thank you for helping us make every event special! **\*Requested contribution** suggested amount $5-$20 to keep the club going! **​Dr. Heidi will ask for the contribution during event check-in.** Accepted in person. Your support helps cover the many behind-the-scenes efforts that make these events possible, including route scouting, Meetup platform fees, permits, communication with park staff and members, and planning hikes, dinners, and road trips. This community exists because of the support and kindness of its members. **The organizer reserves the right to ask a participant to depart!** If they refuse to contribute or follow event guidelines. This ensures our community remains a positive and respectful space for everyone. Thank you for helping keep our wellness community positive, respectful, and active. 🌿 ⚠️ Please Read Before Joining: These hikes and group dinners are hosted voluntarily and with love for the outdoors and community. Participation is completely voluntary, and everyone joins at their own risk and responsibility. Most importantly, come with an open heart, positive energy, and kindness. Let’s enjoy what we can control — good company, fresh air, and meaningful connections. \*We are an intermediate hike group. Please be ready to keep up Hiking and walking with us 5 miles without any health issues. **\*DO NOT ATTEND** if you're experiencing any cold or flu symptoms, have a compromised immune system. **\*LIABILITY WAIVER**: By signing up for the Wellness walking event, you hereby release its organizers, hosts, and participants from any and all liability, claims, demands or causes of action that you now have, or may have in the future, for illness, injuries, damages, and/or economic loss of any kind or nature, arising in whole or in part out of the activities, advice, or information contained herein. You agree to full responsibility for your own health issues. **\*DISCLAIMER:** By participating in this Wellness walking event, you understand that Meetup event Host/Organizer assumes ABSOLUTELY NO responsibility and you have to assume all at your own risk of injury, damage, and economic loss, without limitation, and release host/Organizer of all liability. It is advisable to consult your doctor before you participate in any physical event, walking and hiking activity. **\*WALK/Hike at YOUR OWN RISK**: Open trails aren't necessarily free of hazards--by entering the wilderness, you assume responsibility for your safety and must use good judgment. **\*Participation in this event is strictly voluntary!** The event host/organizer assumes no responsibility for any injury, damage, or loss you may incur. You join and hike entirely at your own risk. \*If anyone wishes to join our hike team, please answer the RSVP question every time for everyone's safety in the group. If you are unable to send me a message confirming that you are in good health and you are able to hike 5 miles without health issues we CANNOT approve you come to this walking event. \*Please don't just walk in. Thank you for your cooperation! I'm looking forward to meeting, walking with you and making good memories together. Yours in good health! Dr. Heidi ❤️American Heart Association BLS-CPR, Heartsaver CPR, First Aid Courses -Learn and Live!❤️ \*Three courses available upon request: [https://visibook.com/ahacprfirstaid](https://visibook.com/ahacprfirstaid) \*By taking this course, you're contributing to the safety and well-being of those around you. \*These skills are crucial for everyone to know, as they can help save the lives of loved ones, friends, or even strangers in the community.

City Hike & Picnic - Glen Canyon & Twin Peaks - 4 miles - Moderately Strenuous

Glen Canyon - Mt Davidson - Laguna Honda - Mt Sutro Hike: 7.3 miles, 1300’ elev

We will be doing a moderately strenuous urban hike in San Francisco starting at the Glen Park BART Station and ending in the Inner Sunset (near 9th Avenue and Irving Street). **This hike is for INTERMEDIATE HIKERS only.** The route will offer a variety of wooded trails and stunning views of the city as we wind through Glen Canyon Park, Mount Davidson, Laguna Honda, Mount Sutro and the lively Inner Sunset. The 7.3 mile trek will involve ascending 1,300 feet via several challenging hills, including Mount Sutro and Mount Davidson (the city’s highest peak). We will end the hike in the Inner Sunset near 9th Avenue, where we can get drinks and/or food. **THIS EVENT HAS A WAITLIST. DO NOT SHOW UP FOR IT UNLESS YOU HAVE RECEIVED AN EMAIL SAYING YOU CAN ATTEND. NO PLUS ONES ARE PERMITTED ON THIS HIKE.** We will **meet at 10:00 am** at the Glen Park BART Station (at Diamond and Bosworth Streets) and **depart at 10:15 am** sharp. We begin the trek by heading north through Glen Canyon Park on the Coyote Crags Trail and Gum Tree Girls Trail. Upon reaching Portola Drive, we head south to ascend Mount Davidson and then turn north to go through Laguna Honda via the Victory Trail. Upon exiting Laguna Honda, we will break for food and the restroom at Midtown Terrace Park. Continuing north, we will enter Mount Sutro via the Clarendon Trail, connecting onto the Mystery Trail and the Historic Trail, followed by an easy descent into the Inner Sunset. Bring plenty of water and lunch/snacks. Dress for the weather. **Information** AllTrails Route: [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/gc-md-lh-ms-ss-5faf461?u=i&sh=iwrzkh](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/gc-md-lh-ms-ss-5faf461?u=i&sh=iwrzkh) Level: Moderately Strenuous. Intermediate level. You will be expected to hike an average of 2.5 to 3.0 miles per hour. Total Distance: 7.3 miles (one-way) Elevation Gain: 1,300 feet (includes stairs) Hiking Time: 3.5 hours Pets: Dogs and cats are welcome to come along. Restrooms: At Glen Park BART Station (mile 0.0), Midtown Terrace Park (mile 4.6), Grattan Playground (mile 6.5). **Directions:** Take BART or the 44 Bus to the Glen Park BART Station. We will meet just outside the station near the intersection of Diamond and Bosworth Streets. From the Inner Sunset: take the 7 Bus from 9th Avenue and Lincoln Way to the Civic Center BART Station, the 8 Bus from 8th Avenue and Irving Street to the Civic Center BART Station, or the 44 Bus from 9th Avenue and Irving Street back to the Glen Park BART Station. Parking: Glen Park BART Parking Lot on Bosworth Street. **Liability Disclaimer** The organizers of this event are unpaid volunteers and not expert hiking guides. By signing up for this event you agree to assume all responsibility for your own safety, health consequences, conduct and well-being, and you hereby release its organizers, hosts and participants from any and all liability, claims, demands or causes of action that you now have, or may have in the future, for illness, injuries, damages, and/or economic loss of any kind or nature, arising in whole or in part out of the activities, advice, or information contained herein. You are also acknowledging that you are aware and have made your guests aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with this type of outdoor activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards.

Slowpoke Hiking group: this time Albany Bulb

I love hiking, but I've discovered that I can't always keep up with some of the super-speedy hiking groups—and honestly, I'm okay with that! The goal of this group is simple: enjoy the outdoors, walk about **2 miles at a relaxed pace**, and have a good time. No racing, no giant hills, and absolutely **no one gets left behind**. I tend to stop to take pictures, admire the scenery, or figure out what interesting plant I just found, so if that sounds like your kind of hike, you'll fit right in! **📍 Meet:** **Albany Bulb** **📅 Date:** August 22 **🕙 Time:** 10:00 a.m. (because I personally have a long-standing disagreement with hot weather!) There are lots of side trails, art, and amazing views. If you are looking to get your steps in, we can go around twice. I also checked and this one is super dog friendly. We start at a dog park. I will be were the parking lot meets the trail (look for the guy with the sign).

Marin Headlands 8miles, 1600ft

Dipsea Trail from Mill Valley (14.5 mi, 4100 ft)

Grizzly Peak

Moderate Hike at Presidio of San Francisco (5.3 miles/626 ft elev+)

* 📍 Meeting spot: **[Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/LGikpDEhVBuuMfMs6)** * We start no later than 15 minutes after the official start time * Parking can be tight around here, so give yourself extra time to find a spot. * [AllTrails](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/presidio-and-baker-beach-loop-trail?p=-1&sh=fitnkt&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality) This Saturday, 10 AM, we're hiking the Presidio and Baker Beach Loop in SF! It's a moderate 5.3 mile loop with about 626 ft of climbing, so plan for around 2 to 2.5 hours on trail. We'll wind past Mountain Lake, down to Baker Beach, and along the coast with views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Old friends, new friends, everyone is welcome!

Quad 4 Hike from Pantoll / Bolinas Ridge

Join Docent Debra Hoitomt for this guided hike. This hike will have some very nice ocean views, weather permitting. It is considered a "moderate" hike. There is sustained climbing on Bolinas Ridge and Cataract. Trails: Matt Davis, Bolinas Ridge Trail, Cataract Creek, Old Mine 6 miles / 1000 feet elevation gain Sign up is required CANCELLATIONS: Rain, red flag days, winds above 30 mph, and unforeseen circumstances will cancel. Check the Friends of Mt Tam Meetup or Facebook for updates: [https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfMtTam](https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfMtTam) PARKING: We strongly recommend carpooling and arriving 15 minutes early to find parking and pay parking fees. Pantoll parking requires an $8 fee. WATER: Bring at least two bottles of water. Most hikes do not pass by public drinking water sources. FOOD: There will not be a formal lunch stop. Bring your own snacks. PROTECTION: Ticks, mosquitoes, horse flies and yellow jackets are present, but not abundant. Sunscreen or sun coverup recommended. STURDY BOOTS: Trails are uneven, rocky and can be very steep in places. Sandals, sneakers and running shoes are not recommended. HIKE DOCENTS have been trained under the California State Parks Volunteers In the Park Program (VIPP). This hike is part of the "Quad 4 hikes" - four epic hikes that start/end at the Pantoll Campground. Together they are 21 miles with 4,300 feet of elevation. Individually they are 4.5 – 6.5 miles long with 500 – 1,500 of elevation. Upon completing all 4 hikes, you will receive a badge of Honor. [https://www.friendsofmttam.org/wp-content/uploads/PanToll-Quad-Brochure-03022021.pdf](https://www.friendsofmttam.org/wp-content/uploads/PanToll-Quad-Brochure-03022021.pdf)

Lands End Veteran’s Walk: Experience the Healing Power of Nature

Veterans and their family members can enjoy a beautiful coastal, companionable walk with or without poles Optional POLE Walking Training for Balance & Mobility Poles Reduce Fall Risk, as well as: * Improve gait and posture – you’ll feel taller! * Reduce stress on knees, hips and spine * Improve endurance & upper body/core strength Poles & Tips Provided upon request Special Veterans’ Program from Sierra Club Military Outdoors enables us to offer this training FREE for Veterans & Family Members For Complete Info & To Register: [please click this link.](https://www.sierraclub.org/loma-prieta/military-outdoors) On this link you can also request poles for your use. Please RSVP only if you truly intend to come and keep RSVP current as space is limited. Wear Layers, sturdy walking shoes Bring water, sun protection, snack Meet at the opposite end of the parking lot from the Visitor Center Bathrooms are at the Visitor Center If above link does not work, try this: https://www.sierraclub.org/loma-prieta/military-outdoors

Fort Funston / Lake Merced Hike (Dogs Very Welcome)

In the south west corner of San Francisco lies Fort Funston part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. It features 200-foot high sandy bluffs over-looking the coast where the winds blow reliably wildly. One of the premier hang-gliding spots in the country. Dog Heaven, you will see hundreds of dogs through the trails and on the beach and owners will can take leashes off here. It is also home to the Fort Funston Native Plant Nursery. Sand Dunes: Plants with deep roots and a tolerance for harsh conditions are uniquely adapted to growing on a constantly shifting sand-dune landscape. The San Francisco peninsula was once covered with sand dunes, and today the peninsula's largest remaining dune field can be found at Fort Funston. Bank swallows (Riparian riparian) once migrated through California in great numbers, but today they are listed as a state threatened species; their only known coastal nesting sites are at Fort Funston and Año Nuevo. **Level:** Intermediate plus (steep areas and chain climb down-must be approved) **Total Distance:** 9+miles loop **Hiking Time:** 3-3.5 hours **Elevation:** 221 hill & 200 feet sand ladder, Total elevation 700 feet **Information:** Free Parking, Dogs off leash, Restrooms & Water at trailhead and at Observation Deck. **GPS Coordinates for Trailhead:** **Latitude:** N 37. 726534° **Longitude:** W -122.502378° **Map:** https://www.parksconservancy.org/parks/fort-funston **NPS Map:** https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/upload/GOGA_X3-web_sm3-2.pdf **Directions:** From 80 South or North, take John Daly Blvd, go west until you reach Skyline Drive, Right on Skyline Drive, then Right into Lake Merced; Harding Road, Boat House Parking is shortly through the entrance. **Meeting Point / Trailhead: Lake Merced:** Harding Road, Boat house Parking Lot, 1 Harding Road San Francisco, CA 94132, we will meet by the logs in front of the Boat House. **Hike Route: Starting point,** Harding Road, Boat house Parking Lot, take Harding road Right, continue on path over bridge left after statue around Lake Merced path, cross street left around zoo, cross hwy 1, Left on bluff above beach, then uphill into Fort Funston, Right on the path - Coastal Trail, continue left, then at fork at Bench, Right uphill on Bunker Trail, stop observation deck (Group Photo), then continue Right on the Coastal trail up and down through the sand dunes along, at thorton beach up the hill to lookout break, then continue trail, down steep hill by chain, Right on Thorton bluffs then merge Right on horse trail down to Ocean Beach, Right on Ocean Beach, Lunch break at Logs on the beach, then continue Right on Ocean Beach, up the sand Ladder, then Left Horse trail, at Fork Short Right on path then off path on the left onto sand trail, downhill to Skyline, then cross skyline, Left Merced Path, Right Harding Road, and return to Boat house Parking Lot starting point. **Carpooling Link: (Sign up here)** https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/fyioeq **Carpooling Procedures:** No carpool discussion in the comments, join the carpool link and contact the driver or rider directly. **Thank you .......** **Legal Disclaimer:** Under what we are about Section [https://www.meetup.com/Urban-and-Bay-Hikers/](https://www.meetup.com/Urban-and-Bay-Hikers/)