Easy Hikes San Francisco

Quietly Queer Chill(y) Hike

Hey new and familiar Quietly Queer folx! Join us for a Sunday trail walk! This time, we're heading to **Nimitz Way in Tilden Regional Park**, one of the East Bay's beautiful ridge trails. The trail is paved and generally considered accessible, with relatively gentle grades and expansive views of the Bay Area and surrounding hills. *If you have specific mobility needs or accessibility questions, feel free to reach out beforehand so we can help you determine whether the route is a good fit.* Be sure to dress warmly! It's a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors without having to commit to a strenuous hike. We'll take our time, enjoy the scenery, and get some fresh air together! As always, this is a come-as-you-are gathering. There's no pressure to keep up with anyone, no forced introductions, and no expectation to be "on" socially. Whether you're coming to meet new people, catch up with familiar faces, enjoy the outdoors, or simply get out of the house for a bit, you're welcome here! 🗓 **Date & Time:** Sunday, November 15, 11AM 📍 **Location:** Meet at Inspiration Point 💡 **Vibe:** Relaxed, friendly, outdoorsy, and community-focused. All ages are welcome. **👟 A few things to bring:** Comfortable walking shoes, water, and a light jacket or extra layer. The ridge can get breezy, so it's worth being prepared! We'll walk at a comfortable pace and can decide as a group how far we'd like to go before turning back. No need to commit to a long hike! I'll be wearing my usual Pride neckerchief, so I'll be easy to spot. Feel free to DM me or post on the discussion board if you have trouble finding us. See you there!

Wednesday Hike

We'll be going back to hiking on Wednesday. We'll meet in the meadow by the Canyon Meadow parking lot. Our hike will start at 3, and is planned to end at about 5, though the exact time will depend on the speed of the group. The address for the [Redwood Gate](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=%2Fg%2F1v9gvp_d) entrance to [Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=%2Fm%2F0gwhb9) is **[7867 Redwood Rd, Oakland, CA 94619](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=%2Fg%2F1v9gvp_d)**. Canyon meadow is the fourth and final parking lot after the turnoff from Redwood road. The park district has not been charging an entry or parking fee for several years now at Redwood Park. Please make sure no valuables are left or visible in the car to prevent break-in. At 3:00 pm we will start with meet and greet; and each person gets to share 2-3 things that made them happy this week. Please be on time and get to know your new friends during the hike. Depending on the group we will go fast or slow, about 4 to 5 miles and up to about 500 feet of elevation gain, with Route to be determined on day of the hike. The hike is scheduled for 2 hours and I will try to get us back by then, though occasionally and depending on the group we may be back a little earlier or later. Please make sure to bring enough water and clothes and respect for everyone and nature. Doggie friends are not currently part of the hike. Please be considerate when RSVP’ing and update in advance if you cannot make it so others on the waitlist can join if given enough notice. No shows will be marked if there’s no valid reason, and more than 2 no shows will have you removed from the group. Thank you for your understanding. Some trail sections are steep and or slippery. Hiking shoes or boots, and poles if you use them, are recommended. Participants assume responsibility for their own safety. If you enjoy the hike and are able to, please consider donating for meetup organizer's subscription fee. ####

Join Karen for a beautiful hike

Ride and Hike

💚Green Exercise Easy 5 Miles 🥾Hike SF Golden Gate Park🏞️

**Hello Golden Gate Park Lovers,** Let's meet up go for a Wellness Walk/Hike, come explore the wonders of San Francisco Golden Gate Park! For our physical health and mental well-being😇 Meeting new friends and get a good workout together. Discover Golden Gate Park The rumors are true. Golden Gate Park is as fantastic as they say. Explore this iconic park’s 1,017 acres, from bucolic lakes and meadows to vibrant activity destinations. Golden Gate Park has something for everyone. ⏰**Meet time: 1:30pm** 🥾**Hike/Walk time** ⏰**2:00m** Great Highway & John F Kennedy Drive, San Francisco, CA 94121 across from the Beach Chalet Brewery at beach side parking lot GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/QUFRePaoDCEFWBYL8 Route: Golden Gate Park Loop Parking: Free Level: Easy to Moderate Length: 5 miles+ Elevation gain: 500ft Route type: Loop Dog: No **Bring Smiles for Miles!** Water, Snacks... Wear Hiking/Walking shoes, Layers, Sunscreens.. 🚗Encouraging carpooling if you know each other well for everyone's safety. Please contact each other in a private message not on the message board. Thank you! https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/hj4iry Optional Social dinner after Hike: Thai food Place coming soon... 💚 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. 🌿 Our meetup events have a very positive impact on people's lives, people meet, fall in love💘 meet new friends, HAPPY, better health, less stress, anxiety, depression, isolate being alone and got extra bonus for LOVE ​💞 ⚠️ 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. 👉 We kindly ask you to review the event details carefully — including directions, trail descriptions, and dinner spots — before joining. Trails are part of nature and may not match everyone’s preferences. Dinner venues are selected based on group size, availability, and location. We do our best but can’t guarantee personal favorites. 🧡 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. **\*DO NOT ATTEND** if you're experiencing any cold or flu symptoms, have a compromised immune system. **\*Hike/Walk 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. \*We are an intermediate hike group. Please be ready to keep up hiking with us from 5-8 miles without any health issues. **\*LIABILITY WAIVER:** By signing up for the wellness walking/hiking 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 hiking 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. 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 5-8 miles without health issues we CANNOT approve you come to the hiking event. \*Please don't just walk in. Thank you for your cooperation! I'm looking forward to meeting, hiking 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.

Point Pinole Regional Shoreline Hike (6 miles, Easy) Dogs OK

San Francisco Stairs

Mid-San Francisco multi-peak loop Fantastic views, mosaic tile staircases, and wonderful neighborhoods and architecture! **Distance:** 8 miles **Elevation:** \~2000 ft Must not be averse to climbing stairs! This hike will be limited to 16 hikers, due to many street crossings. We'll meet at 9 a.m. at the starting and ending points of the hike, which is at the JP Murphy Playground, on 9th Avenue in between Ortega and Pacheco (different spot than last year). **Hike Description** From the starting point, we'll make our way towards our first peak at Grandview Park. Then proceed to the top of Mount Sutro. From there we will go up to the Twin Peaks panoramic observation area and climb both peaks. Next we'll proceed south-west to the top of Mount Davidson, and then back to our starting point. We'll stop for a picnic lunch along the way. Also, after the hike you could seek out a restaurant in the neighborhood nearby. There are restrooms at the starting point, and there are restrooms at two other points along the hike. Eleanor found an [article about the artists](https://brokeassstuart.com/2022/05/06/the-artist-behind-sfs-hidden-mosaic-staircases-revealed/) who have created some of these wonderful tiled staircases.

Hiking the Eastern Third of Golden Gate Park

Black Friday Opt Outside hike at Tilden (4.5 miles)

Skip the mindless consumerism and join other east bay millenials for a hike in Black Friday. 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:
• 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 5 miles with hills. 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.

5-mile Berkeley stairs hike & UC Berkeley campus (Berkeley) #PAC12

San Francisco’s 49 Hills Challenge — Walk 2: Pacific Heights to the Richmond

Seven Hills. One Epic Urban Adventure! Our journey across San Francisco’s 49 hills continues! After completing our first walk through Nob Hill, Russian Hill, and Telegraph Hill, we’re heading west to discover seven more of San Francisco’s remarkable summits. This adventure takes us from the elegant streets of Pacific Heights into the wooded trails of the Presidio, then west to Lincoln Park and the Richmond District. Along the way, we’ll experience stunning views, fascinating history, hidden corners, beautiful architecture, and some serious hill climbing! Our seven hills: 1. Lafayette Heights 1. Pacific Heights / Cannon Hill 1. Laurel Hill 1. Presidio Hill 1. Rob Hill 1. Lincoln Heights 1. Washington Heights The details * Distance: Approximately 7–9 miles (subject to final route scouting) * Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous, with substantial hills * Duration: Approximately 4–5 hours * Starting point: Lafayette Square, San Francisco * Finish: Washington Heights, near 30th Avenue and Anza Street * Route: Point-to-point, with public transportation options near the finish What to bring Comfortable walking shoes with good traction, plenty of water, snacks or lunch, and layers for changing San Francisco weather. Trekking poles are optional. We’ll be walking on city sidewalks, park paths, and sections of unpaved trails. Please be comfortable walking several miles and climbing hills.

Sunday 9a Walk McLaughlin Eastshore Park at the Berkeley Marina

Please arrive a bit early as we leave promptly at 9:00a. This is a 70 minute mostly level loop with options (some return halfway). We meet at the entrance gate on Marina Blvd (see map). Reminder: no dogs. Questions? Please call or email Mark: 510-684-4092 mhe943-meetup@yahoo.com Optional: arrive early for unsupervised stretching.