Easy Hikes San Francisco

Redwood Park Hike

Tennessee Valley Hike (6 miles)

Join other east bay millennials for a hike in Tennessee valley. Here’s the route we’ll take on Alltrails: Tennessee Valley Golden Gate Loop: Tennessee Valley Golden Gate Loop on AllTrails https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/tennessee-valley-golden-gate-loop-trail?sh=kg6832 Please arrive a few minutes before 12:00PM. We will start the hike shortly after 12:00PM. We'll do our best to hike as a group, but I'd recommend downloading an offline map of the area on Google Maps on your phone just in case you happen to get separated.
Please bring:
• Positive attitude
• Water bottle
• Charged phone
• Snacks!!
• Hiking / athletic clothes and shoes
• Sunscreen
Please only attend this event if you feel like you are in shape to walk 6 miles with \~1400ft of elevation gain. If you have any health conditions that prevent you from exercising, this might not be the best event for you.
The East Bay Hiking Club welcomes people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, races, ethnicities, nationalities, religions, or other identity. We do our best to create an inclusive and open minded environment.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
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By attending the event, you agree that you understand the risks involved in outdoor activities and take full ownership for your safety and assume all risks inherent in attending the event. You also release the event organizer and all event participants from any responsibility for your safety.

Sunday Point Pinole Shoreline Hike - 5 Miles -Easy

Hike with Mike Lake Merced

Hike: Line Creek Trail

Hi all, Posting another hike route worth doing together: 🥾 Line Creek Trail 📏 11.2 mi ⏱ ~4 h 37 min I'd love to organise a self-hosted meet to do this hike together on Saturday, June 27. 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/e1059606496/line-creek-trail Looking forward to it!

Hike: Taylor Creek Trail

Hello hikers, Posting another hike route worth doing together: 🥾 Taylor Creek Trail 📏 5 mi ⏱ ~2 h 18 min I'd love to organise a self-hosted meet to do this hike together on Friday, June 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/e1038421321/taylor-creek-trail Reach out with any questions.

Hike: Smith Creek Park Trail

Hi group, Sharing a great hike route I came across: 🥾 Smith Creek Park Trail 📏 1.3 mi ⏱ ~32 min I'd love to organise a self-hosted meet to do this hike together on Friday, June 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/e2813534236/smith-creek-park-trail Hope to see some of you there.

Hike: Honopu Ridge Trail

Hey everyone, Found a nice hike route to share: 🥾 Honopu Ridge Trail 📏 4.5 mi ⏱ ~3 h 06 min I'd love to organise a self-hosted meet to do this hike together on Friday, July 3. 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/e1333469146/honopu-ridge-trail Looking forward to it!

Hike: East Campus Perimeter Path

Hey everyone, Found a nice hike route to share: 🥾 East Campus Perimeter Path 📏 1.7 mi ⏱ ~43 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/e1390790739/east-campus-perimeter-path Hope to see some of you there.

Not so late-Sweeney Ridge (very easy 5 mi/700' gain)

Join us for an easy-moderate hike from San Bruno to Sweeney Ridge. We will start from Sneath Lane Trailhead (no fee required), walk up the paved route to the ridge. The route is mostly exposed and offers decent views of the Bay and City while being entirely paved. It is about 5 miles in total and has an elevation gain of about 700ft. Total moving time should be a little over 2 hours. Bring sun protection and ample water. Here is the route: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/sweeney-ridge--2?u=i&sh=jtxak0 Meet at 10:15 and start moving around 10:30. Here is the meeting point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/dYCnNp53Mf4sbbFu6 Tiny parking lot but plenty of neighborhood/street parking. Safety Disclaimer: The organizers of this meet-up are unpaid volunteers and not expert hiking guides. All participants agree to assume 100% responsibility for their own safety, conduct, and well-being and recognize that possible hazards exist while participating in outdoor (or any other) activities, and agree to participate solely at their own risk. If you RSVP “Yes” and/or attend any of our events, it shall be conclusively presumed that you understand and agree to this policy.

Hike to Wildcat Peak,

Greetings all My next hike will be to Tilden and Wildcat Peak. Great panoramic view of the bay, Berkeley and the Reservoir. Bring your cameras Hike will be 3 to 3.5 miles in length. It is a loop. Elevation gain/loss will be about 700 feet. To get to Tilden take the 24 to Fish Ranch Road. North on Fish Ranch Rd to Grizzly Peak Bl, and turn right. Take Grizzly Peak to Canon Drive and Turn Right. Take Canon Drive to the Bottom and Turn Left. Go to the end which is a large parking lot and park there. Walk to the area of the environmental education center. I will be there with the sign. Trail starts there. Hope to see you there. Norman

Golden Gate Park to Buena Vista Park Loop Hike - 7.8 miles, 550 ft elev

We will be doing a moderately strenuous loop hike through Golden Gate Park and Buena Vista Park in San Francisco. This hike is for **INTERMEDIATE HIKERS only**. This 7.8-mile route will wind through scenic gardens, hidden ponds, and vibrant meadows, offering the opportunity to soak in the lush springtime greenery. After the hike, anyone interested is welcome to come for food and drinks at a nearby bar in the Richmond. **THIS EVENT HAS A WAITLIST. DO NOT SHOW UP FOR IT UNLESS YOU HAVE RECEIVED AN EMAIL SAYING YOU CAN ATTEND. NO CRASHERS AND NO PLUS ONES ARE PERMITTED.** We **meet at 10:00 am** in Argonne Playground (at 18th Avenue between Geary and Anza Streets) and **depart promptly at 10:15 am**. We begin the trek by heading south into Golden Gate Park. Our first stop is the Rose Garden—it’s the perfect time to go because everything is in full bloom. Continuing southeast we head to Blue Heron Lake where we will circle Strawberry Hill before connecting onto JFK Promenade’s Golden Mile to view some of the art installations. Heading east we pass through the Rhododendron Dell and the Lilly Pond, a hidden gem that is a tranquil oasis in the park. Next, we will do a quick restroom stop at the Tennis Center before heading out of the park onto the iconic Haight Street. From there we head to the top of Buena Vista Park where we stop for lunch. Afterwards, we head over to the Panhandle (where we take another restroom break) and back into Golden Gate Park on the Phil Arnold Trail. Finally, we will exit the park at Fulton St and 7th Ave and head to Anza St back to the starting point. Those wanting to get a drink/food can split off at Anza St and 7th Ave to head to a nearby bar, and those wanting to return to the start point simply walk 11 blocks west. Bring water, snacks and/or lunch. Dress for the weather. **Information** AllTrails Route: [https://www.komoot.com/tour/2949090571/zoom](https://www.komoot.com/tour/2949090571/zoom) Level: Intermediate level. You will be expected to hike an average of 2.5 to 3.0 miles per hour. Total Distance: 7.8 miles. Elevation Gain: 550 feet. Pets: Dogs and cats are welcome to come. Hiking Time: 3.5 hours plus stops. Restrooms: At Argonne Playground (mile 0.0), GG Park Tennis Center (mile 3.2), Panhandle (mile 5.5), Conservatory of Flowers (mile 6.5). **Directions** The meeting spot is at Argonne Playground at 18th Avenue between Geary and Anza Streets. To/from Argonne Playground on public transportation: * The 38/38R Bus stops .5 blocks north on 20th and Geary Blvd. * The 1 Bus stops 2.5 blocks north on 19th and California St. * The 5 Bus stops 3.5 blocks south on 18th Ave and Fulton St. Street parking is available near Argonne Playground. **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.