Easy Hikes San Francisco

💚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.

Pantoll Trailhead Hike

Enjoy an 8-mile hike through scenic trails featuring moderate elevation gain, varied terrain, and beautiful views along the way. This intermediate-level hike is ideal for hikers with some trail experience and a reasonable level of fitness. Expect a steady mix of climbs, descents, rocky or uneven sections, and opportunities to take in the surrounding landscape. Plan for approximately 3–5 hours on the trail, depending on pace and elevation gain. Bring plenty of water, snacks, sturdy hiking shoes, sun protection, and layers suitable for changing conditions. Trekking poles may be helpful on steeper or uneven sections.

Selby-Redwood-Grizzly Peak hike at Tilden (6 1/2 miles, Moderate) Dogs Okay

Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park Hike 6.5 Miles

Join other east bay millennials for a \~6.5 mile hike with \~1000 ft elevation gain in Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park. Location of the hike will be visible to attendees upon RSVP. Dogs are very much welcomed to join! 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 6.5 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.

Sutro to Strawberry Hill Hike - 7.1 miles, 1100 ft elev

**Details** We will be doing a moderately strenuous loop hike in San Francisco, starting and ending near Kezar Stadium in Golden Gate Park. **This hike is for INTERMEDIATE HIKERS ONLY.** The trek will involve ascending 1,100 feet over the 7.1 mile route as we wind through the enchanting cloud forest of the Mount Sutro Open Space Reserve, followed by exploring the hidden pathways of Strawberry Hill, the island oasis surrounded by Blue Heron Lake in Golden Gate Park. **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.** We will **meet at 10:00 am** at Frederick & Willard Streets (at the entrance to Kezar Stadium, near the southeast corner of Golden Gate Park) and **depart at 10:15 am** sharp. We start by heading south along Stanyan Street to enter the Mount Sutro Open Space Reserve via the Historic Trail. We will connect onto the Fairy Gates Trail and then the East Ridge Trail to reach the peak of Mount Sutro (912’). From there we head onto the North Ridge Trail, the Historic Trail, and the Clarendon Connector Trail to exit the reserve onto Christopher Drive. Turning west we head down the hidden Oakhurst Lane steps and make our way north to the 19th Avenue entrance to Golden Gate Park. We will take a break at Mothers Meadow for the restroom and lunch. Continuing north, we cross Blue Heron Lake by the bridge and wind our way up Strawberry Hill (423’). Finally we head east out of the park, taking Lincoln Way back to our starting point at Kezar Stadium. It is likely some of us will detour at 9th Avenue to a bar on Irving Street, however, if you want to return to the starting point, you would simply continue along Lincoln Way for about 10 minutes. Bring water, food if you plan to eat lunch at Golden Gate Park, and maybe a picnic blanket. **Route Information** AllTrails Route: [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/ms-ggp-0cdf610](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/ms-ggp-0cdf610) Level: Moderately Strenuous. Intermediate level. You will be expected to hike an average of 2.5 to 3.0 miles per hour. If you have issues with inclines and elevation then this is not a good hike for you. Total Distance: 7.1 mile loop. Elevation Gain: 1,100 feet. Hiking Time: 3 hours (plus stops). Restrooms: At Kezar Stadium (mile 0.0 and 7.1), Aldea Center (for emergencies only!, mile 1.2), and GG Park near Mothers Meadow (mile 4.9). Pets: Dogs are welcome to come on a leash. **Directions** The N Light Rail and 7 Bus both stop within a block or two from the meeting and ending spots. **Parking** Street parking is available at the starting/ending point without restriction on weekends. **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.

Sunset Hike: Joaquin Miller Loop, ~4 miles, ~600 FT, Moderate +

Buena Vista Park & Sutro Mountain Hike (Haight Street Fair) Dogs welcome

**This San Francisco Urban Hike starts in the Duboce neighborhood and Park and will move up to Buena Vista Park with views of the bay the ocean and the bridge then we’ll go through Haight Street** **(Haight street fair)** **in the and the Haight-Ashbury district, with bazaar hippie stores, collection of retro clothes stores. The Haight is one of the few neighborhoods that was not hit hard by the 1906 earthquake. As a result, it has the highest concentration of still-intact Victorian homes in the city. We then make a way up to Sutro Mountain Home of Sutro Tower. We head to tank hill which is just north of twin peaks and then visit Mount Olympus statue, climb the steps to the top of Corona Heights Park and make our way back through Buena Vista Park and the starting point.** **Trailhead / Meeting Point:** **Duboce park near the Harvey Milk Recreational Arts Center, Duboce Avenue and Scott Street, 50 Scott Street, San Francisco, CA 94143** **Level:** **Intermediate** **Total Distance:** **8.3 miles** **Hiking Time:** **3.5 - 4.5 hours** **Elevation:** **575 feet Buena Vista Park Hill and 909 feet Mt Sutro, 320 Corona Heights Park** **Information:** **Restroom near staging area (Duboce Cafe), Free Parking around Duboce Neighborhood. Dogs are Welcome on Leash** **Meeting point/Trailhead:** **Duboce park near the Harvey Milk Recreational Arts Center, Duboce Avenue and Scott Street, 50 Scott Street, San Francisco, CA 94143** **Map:** **(SFMTA – includes all City Transit information)** **https://www.sfmta.com/sites/default/files/pressreleases/2015/Muni%20Map%202015.pdf** **Hiking Directions:** **Starting Point; Duboce park in front of the Harvey Milk Recreational Arts Center, head uphill on Duboce Avenue, up the stairs continue on the path uphill visit the left past the tennis courts up the hill continue left uphill reaching Buena Vista Heights (Group photo), then downhill continue right stay right on the trails continue right past the dog run continue straight to take the steps down and tell Heath Street left on eighth Street all the way up and into the Golden Gate park, left around keys are stadium and continue on Willard Street, left on Belmont Avenue right on Edgewood Avenue, at the end take Edgewood Trail up hill, last pass the wooden carvings, right up fairy gate Trail continue until you reach mount Sutro summit (Break), downhill on East Ridge Trail, right on Johnston Drive left on Medical Center, downhill on East Wood Trail, right on fairy gates trail continue right exit mount Central Park continue on Belgrave Avenue, upstairs on tank he’ll reach the summit then back down the stairs and right on the trail left on Twin Peaks Boulevard crossover 17th St. and right on 17th St. upstairs left up upper terrace upstairs to mount Olympus, Down Art Alley staircase left on upper Terrace, Right Roosevelt Way Up Stairway to Corona Park Right Path to the top, then downstairs Left Roosevelt Way, Right upper Terrace, and to Buena Vista Park continue middle fork Trail, exit Right downhill on stairs to DuBose Avenue, continue straight until reaching Deboce park and the starting point.** **Directions:** **From 101 north or south take I80 West Golden Gate bridge, exit 434A North central freeway onto Duboce Avenue, slight right on the Buchanan Street, turn left onto Waller Street, turn left onto Scott Street, Duboce park near the Harvey Milk Recreational Arts Center, Duboce Avenue and Scott Street, 50 Scott Street, San Francisco, CA 94143** **Carpooling Link: (Sign up here)** **https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/y4vwis** **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/)

Hike the Planet of the Apes! 11 miles 1950 ft Dogs on leash allowed.

Walk the Planet of the Apes! Planet of the Apes is the old San Pedro Mt Road that was abandoned after highway 1 was opened around Devil's Slide in the late 1930s. The name was coined by a cyclist who felt like he was the last person on earth while on this path. The road is now a hiking, equestrian, and biking trail in the Montara State park. This is a out and back hike with the destination of the north Montara peak. However, one can turn around at any point they choose. The forecasted weather is for a mild day with a high in the mid 60s. Bring at adequate water, lunch, sunscreen, etc.

Claremont Canyon Hike (Dogs welcome)

**In the Claremont Canyon Regional Perserve, part of the Eastbay regional park. Behind the historic Claremont Hotel is a 208-acre preserve with picturesque hiking trails. The Stonewall-Panoramic Trail is the primary trail, with the best views in the Berkeley Hills that include Downtown Berkeley, Downtown Oakland, and the San Francisco Bay. A steep climb uphill, but amazing views of the Golden Gate, Bay Bridge, Berkeley and Oakland and a lovely 360 views at the top. Do make sure you take in the full panoramic view, not just the golden gate. We will stop at the top for sneak/lunch break and enjoy the view and the company.** **Level:** **Intermediate Plus (Very Steep in places)** **Total Distance:** **7.2 miles partial loop** **Hiking Time:** **3 Plus hours** **Elevation:** **1350 feet (Very Steep in places)** **Parking:** **Free street Parking** **Information:** **No Toilet or water at trailhead, Dogs should remain leashed in developed areas. If they are off leash, dogs must be under positive sight and voice command** **Map:** **from EBRPD (download the pdf). https://www.ebparks.org/parks/claremont_canyon/default.htm#map** **Map:** **from Claremont Canyon Conservancy** **http://www.claremontcanyon.org/map-trails** **Meeting Point:** **Main trailhead is 66 Stonewall Road, Oakland, CA 94705,** **Directions:** **From 880 or 580 in Oakland take 24 east, take Claremont Ave Exit, Left on Claremont Ave, then Left on Stonewall Road. the trail head just up the block street parking all over the neighborhood.** **Hike Route:** **(Trails poorly marked) 7 Hills. We head uphill on Stonewall Panoramic trail, past at the second bench** **(take Group Photo)** **then continue uphill Stonewall Panoramic trail, Right at the Panoramic Way Fire-road, then continue uphill on East-West Trail, continue center trail uphill, the 4th Hill, then continue on up the longest 5th hill, continue straight second Right, then quick left up steep short 6th hill (Chaparral Peak) no view, left then straight on convict trail, 7th hill lookout with logs** **(break),** **then continue on convict trail downhill, Left on the Upper Jordon Fire Trail until we reach the junction with a fence, go through the fence. Left on Panoramic trail, Right downhill on Panoramic way street, left downhill steps on the Clark Kerr Trail, Left at junction through the woods and up to 1st hill lookout, then continue** **downhill on the Stonewall-Panoramic trail and back to the starting point.** **Carpooling Link: (Sign up here)** **https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/z7pwmj** **Carpooling Procedures:** **No negotiating in the comments, Add yourself to the carpool link, then contact the the driver or rider directly...** **Thank you .......** **Legal Disclaimer: Under what we are about Section** **https://www.meetup.com/Urban-and-Bay-Hikers/**

Mt. Tam Meander around East Peak (~11.5 mi, ~1850')

Sweeney Ridge and Hula Hoops

Midweek Quad 4 Hike: Steep Ravine from Pantoll

4.3 miles / 1300 ft elevation gain Moderate but steady pace, about 2 mph No one left behind The hike will descend steeply through redwood forests beside a creek, and emerge from the woods with nice viewpoints of the waterfront, visibility permitting. We then have a challenging sustained (relentless) ascent, with lots of steps. One of the more beautiful forested hikes on the mountain. Steep Ravine is one of the 4 hikes of the Pantoll Quad program. For details, see https://www.friendsofmttam.org/wp-content/uploads/PanToll-Quad-Brochure-03022021.pdf. Upon completing all 4 hikes, you will receive a badge of Honor. This hike will be led by Docent Debra Hoitomt. Hike docents have been trained under the California State Parks Volunteers In the Park Program (VIPP). Meeting Place: Pantoll by the Friends of Mt Tam trailer Trails: Steep Ravine, Dipsea, Coastal FR, Old Mine Recommended: water, sturdy shoes, hiking poles, snack Cancellations: Rain, red flag days, winds above 30 mph, and unforeseen circumstances will cancel. Alerts will be provided via Meetup and notification also on Facebook. Parking: We strongly recommend carpooling and arriving 15 minutes early to find parking and pay parking fees. Pantoll parking requires an $8 fee. Protection: Ticks, mosquitoes, horse flies and yellow jackets are present, but not abundant. Sunscreen and layers for temperature changes, weather variability, fog condensation.