What we’re about
Welcome to Bay Area Hiking, Walking, Wellness Club!
Where Healthy Living Meets Lifelong Friendships and Love!
Our club is all about embracing a healthy lifestyle, nurturing a positive mindset, and reveling in the beauty of nature. If you're someone who enjoys Green Exercise outdoor workouts, and can hike/walk 5-8 miles without health issues (do consult your personal physician), we invite you to join us.
Here's what makes us special:
*Transformative Events: Our club events bring people together, fostering new friendships and even sparking love stories. The benefits are profound, including better health, reduced stress, and the end of isolation.
*Safety First: Your well-being is our top priority. We strictly follow CDC guidelines and protocols. If you're feeling unwell, we kindly ask you to wait until you're better to join us.
For everyone's safety and convenience, we encourage carpooling among those who know each other well.
*Stunning Locations: We're fortunate living in the bay area to have shaded forests, mountain trails, and beach walks with amazing ocean sunsets nearby. Your suggestions for new areas to explore are always welcome.
*Convenient Scheduling: Enjoy our thoughtfully scheduled events, mostly in the late morning, afternoon, and evenings, to fit your personal schedule. Allowing you to get your beauty sleep, and even your morning 'errands' are merely a stylish sprint to fetch that perfect breakfast or cup of coffee.
*Inclusivity: Whether you're reuniting with old friends or looking to meet new people while exercising outdoors, you'll find a warm and welcoming community here.
**How does nature nurture the brain? **After a 60-minute walk in nature, activity in brain regions involved in stress processing decreases...
Mental health prescription: Nature
Being in nature can boost your mood and improve mental health. Spending quality time in the great outdoors reduces stress, calms anxiety, and can lead to a lower risk of depression, according to a study done by researchers at Stanford University. In addition to having mental health benefits, being outdoors opens up your senses to your surroundings and improves your sensory perception. Taking in the sights, smells, and feelings of nature has so many health benefits it can even be prescribed by a doctor.
Our Club 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 💞
*Note: We appreciate your support to keep our club thriving. Your donation/contribution helps cover our costs and enhance our meetups.
A small event fee helps cover organizing costs, including planning, permits, and many other expenses that go into making these events happen. A lot of time and effort goes into researching trails, securing permits, and managing unexpected challenges. Your support helps keep these adventures going—thank you for being part of the journey!
*When you attend our group events, implied consent is assumed for photography. If you prefer not to be photographed, please feel free to let people know.
Join us and be part of a community that not only promotes wellness but also nurtures lifelong friendships and, in some cases, love stories. We look forward to meeting you and making lasting memories together!
Yours in good health,
Dr. Heidi Fu, DAOM
Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
American Heart Association CPR and First Aid Instructor
Text: 1-(408)-982-7277
www.heidifu.com
*Follow me on Instagram: dr.heidifu
❤️American Heart Association BLS-CPR, Heartsaver CPR, First Aid Courses -Learn and Live!❤️
*Three courses available upon request:
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.
"No Trolling or Disruptive Behavior" Rule:
We welcome positive, respectful participation. Trolling, disruptive behavior, or posting negative comments about event requested contributions, fees, logistics, or organizer decisions will result in removal from the group.
A small event contribution fee helps cover organizing costs. If you don’t agree with the contribution fee or the event, please simply skip it. Negative or disruptive comments may result in removal from the Club!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Wellness 🥾 Hike/Walk 💚 Green Excises SF Golden Gate Park 🏞️Great Highway & John F Kennedy Drive, San Francisco, CA
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.*Meetup: 1:00pm
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
*Hike/Walk time: 1:30pmRoute: Golden Gate Park Loop
Parking: Free
Level: Moderate+
Length: 8 miles+
Elevation gain: 350ft+
Route type: Loop
Dog: NoBring 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/8vbcpf
Optional dinner after Hike: Place coming soon...
*Requested contribution suggested amount $5-$20 to keep the club going!
*Note: Thanks for joining our wellness club event, it does take time and money to make it happen. To support/keep our group alive and active, You can help! Dr.Heidi kindly asks for a contribution, accept in person.
Your contribution will help us cover our costs and make our Meetups going even better.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 💞
*DO NOT ATTEND if you're experiencing any cold or flu symptoms, have a compromised immune system.
*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.
*We are an intermediate hike group. Please be ready to keep up hiking with us from 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 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
*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. - 💚Easy Walk🥾Hike Green Exercise Shoreline at Mountain View🏞️Michaels Restaurant, Mountain View, CA
Hello Nature Lovers, Let's meet new friends and go on a Green Exercise wellness walk/hike at Shoreline At Mountain View enjoy the nature and the beauty of one of the best bird watching areas on the west coast for our physical health and mental well-being😇
Shoreline at Mountain View is a 750-acre wildlife refuge and recreation area with the majority of that acreage being located over a closed landfill. Located along San Francisco Bay, Shoreline provides gorgeous views, excellent outdoor activities and excellent habitat for a variety of protected and regular species.
This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
*Meet 1pm in front of Michaels Restaurant
Address: 2960 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043
GPS map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/mYahAJxoT4ByQmPR6
**Hike time: 1:30pm
Level: Easy
Distance: 3 miles or 5 miles options loop+ out & back
Hike Time estimate: 2-3 hours
Elevation gain: 100ft
Views: Best bird watching, Wildflowers, Views
No shade
Trail: Partially paved
Dogs: You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.Wear Hiking/Walking Shoes
Bring Smiles for Miles! Water, Layers, Snacks, Sunhat, Sunglasses, Binocular, Sun-lotion, dress for the weather...*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, Thanks! https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/h2jgvu
*Requested contribution suggested amount $5-$20 to keep the club going!
**Note: Thanks for joining our wellness club event, it does take time and money to make it happen. To support/keep our group alive and active, You can help! Dr.Heidi kindly asks for a contribution, accepting in person.
Your contribution will help us cover our costs and make our Meetups going even better.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 💞
*DO NOT ATTEND if you're experiencing any cold or flu symptoms, have a compromised immune system.
*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.
*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.
*LIABILITY WAIVER: By signing up for the wellness 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 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💝 - 🥾Skyline+Russian Ridge to Borel Hill 7 miles wildflowers🌷🌻🌸Dinner 🍲 Alice'sSkyline Ridge Parking Lot, Los Gatos, CA
Hello Nature Lovers, Let's go for a green exercise, and meet new friends
wellness hike at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve enjoy the Healing Mountain for our physical Health and Mental well-being😇Skyline Ridge: Preserve offers 2,143-acres of remarkably varied landscape that includes ridge vistas, expansive meadows, a pond for nature study, and a quiet lake frequented by migrating birds.
Russian Ridge: This 3,137-acre preserve known for its showy display of wildflowers in spring. In summer, the hills turn to gold with the late evening sunlight. Autumn, when the fog recedes, is the ideal time to enjoy the ridge views of San Francisco Bay and the Santa Cruz Mountains through the crisp, clean air. Winter storms occasionally dust the top of the hills with snow.
Funding from the California Park and Recreation Facilities Act of 1984The best time to hike for wildflowers at Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve in California is in the spring, especially from March to May.
When to visit- Spring: The preserve is especially colorful in the spring with native wildflowers like poppies and lupine.
- Fall and winter: The weather is also good for hiking at Russian Ridge.
- Summer: You can hike in the summer if you leave early or hike later in the day.
What to expect: Wildflowers
In the spring, you'll see wildflowers like owl's clover, johnny-jump-up, checker-bloom, lupine, filaree, clarkia, California poppy, blue-eyed grass, mule ear sunflower, and tidytips.
Views
You'll see views of the South Bay, Mission Peak, San Francisco, and the Pacific Ocean.
Hiking
The Ridge Trail is a loop trail that's generally considered easy. There are a few hills to hike up.
Other considerations
Stay on established trails.
All areas in Russian Ridge Preserve are closed to off-trail use during wildflower season.
You'll likely encounter other people while exploring.Horseshoe Lake - Alpine Pond - Borel Hill
This is a very pretty place in the string of open-space preserves along Highway 35 also known as Skyline Boulevard.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/horseshoe-lake-alpine-pond-borel-hillThe Borel Hill, named for Antonio Borel who lived here, climbs to a scenic view of the South Bay area at 2,572 feet.
Wildflowers
In the spring this preserve explodes with color as the native wildflowers – primarily poppies and lupine – put on a showy display. By May and June, gumweed, mules ears, farewell-to-spring, and brodiaea bloom.*Meetup 1pm @ Trailhead Skyline Ridge Parking lot
22000 Skyline Blvd, Los Gatos, CA 95033
GPS: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FMQUGXwqb4Jsiw6Y6
*Hike time: 1:30pm*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, Thanks! https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/cjkf2v
Parking: Free
Level: Moderate+
Length: 7 Miles+
Elevation: 1,100ft+
Route: Loop+Out & back
Exposure: Sun & Shade
Dog: Park Not allowed!
Views: Incredible! + Beautiful wildflowersWear Hiking shoes
Bring Smiles for Miles, Water, hiking poles, snacks...*I have applied for MROSD Hiking Permit for our Club. Yay!✌️🤗
*****An approved permit! for us Hiking in Skyline Ridge and Russian Ridge*Optional:
After hiking outdoor early dinner at Alice's http://www.alicesrestaurant.com
Only 15 minutes drive to there
17288 Skyline Blvd, Woodside, CA 94062*Requested contribution suggested amount $5-$20 to keep the club going!
*Note: Thanks for joining our wellness club event, it does take time and money to make it happen. To support/keep our group alive and active, You can help! Dr.Heidi kindly asks for a contribution, accept in person.
Your contribution will help us cover our costs and make our Meetups going even better.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 💞
*DO NOT ATTEND if you're experiencing any cold or flu symptoms, have a compromised immune system.
*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.
*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.
*We are an intermediate hike group. Please be ready to keep up hiking with us from 7-8 miles without any health issues.
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 walk/hike 7-8 miles without health issues we CAN NOT 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
*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. - 💚Green Exercise 3.5 miles 🥾Villa Montalvo 🏞️Villa Montalvo - Lot 4, Saratoga, CA
Hello Nature Lovers, let's meet new friends for a green exercise go on a Wellness Hike, enjoy the nature and the beauty of the healing mountains and redwood trees forests for our physical health and mental well-being 😇
Montalvo is nestled in the beautiful foothills above Saratoga with 175 acres of hiking trails and gardens, expansive lawn area is a favorite site for outdoor weddings. Hiking trails above the Villa Dogs on a 6 foot leash are allowed in the upper trails only.
This 166 acre park offers a peaceful environment among formal gardens. It was built in 1912, it became a center for artistic, political, and social life in Northern CA https://montalvoarts.org
*Meetup 12:30pm Villa Montalvo - Lot 4 TrailsHead
**Hike Time 1pm
Park your car at park lot #Four for hikers use restroom before hike
Map GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/TefUYtfJfCYmddB48Villa Montalvo - Parking Lot 4
Meeting Location
Latitude: 37.2440
Longitude:-122.0293
https://parks.sccgov.org/node/3071Level: Moderate+Strenuous! Good for Your Heart❤️ Health!
Distance: 3.5 miles+
Time 1.5-2 hours
Elevation: 800ft+ (Lookout Point at altitude 1,200 feet)
Most of the trails are shaded!
Parking: Free
Dog: No!
Wear Hiking shoes
Bring Smiles for Miles, Water, Jacket, Snacks, Hiking PolesOptional after hiking late lunch/early Dinner place TBD
*May 27, 2023 our hike at this park
Revisit the moment
https://photos.app.goo.gl/JcEGsTS9cpEQuRkY6*Here is our route tracking on 12-15-2021 video (best viewed on large screen if possible): https://video.relive.cc/871529778611_garmin-health_1639628127860.mp4?x-ref=site
💚Thank you for carpooling!
❣️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, Thanks!
https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/qfmr0t*Requested contribution suggested amount of $5 -$10 keep the club going!
*Note: Thanks for joining our wellness club event, it does take time and money to make it happen. To support/keep our group alive and active, You can help! Dr.Heidi kindly asks for a contribution, accept in person.
Your contribution will help us cover our costs and make our Meetups going even better.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 💞
*DO NOT ATTEND if you're experiencing any cold or flu symptoms, have a compromised immune system.
We are an intermediate hike group. Please be ready to keep up hiking with us 3.5-5 miles without any health issues. If you don't workout, hiking a minimum of 3.5 miles regularly, this hiking event may not be a good fit for you.
*LIABILITY WAIVER: The event host/organizer is not for everyone's emergency or medical services. By signing up for the wellness 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.
*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.
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 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
*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.
