Bay Area Hiking, Walking, Wellness Club

Yosemite
Not just a great valley, but a shrine to human foresight, the strength of granite, the power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquility of the High Sierra.

First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more.

Climb along nature's "giant staircase," where you are rewarded with close-up views of two waterfalls and numerous geologic features. Powerful and turbulent, these two waterfalls will soak you in spring and entice you year-round.

Hike to two breathtaking waterfalls along some of Yosemite Valley's most popular hiking trails. If you only have time for one hike while in Yosemite look no further - the Mist Trail is the hike for you. It is no wonder why this trail is one of the most traveled in Yosemite National Park. You will hike so close to these two massive waterfalls that you may get wet from the trail.

*9am Hike Starting from the Happy Isles trailhead (YARTS shuttle stop #16) we will hike to Vernal and Nevada Falls, the two most popular breath-taking waterfalls along Yosemite Valley's popular hiking trails.
We will hike very close to 2 massive waterfalls which makes it very difficult to avoid the mist from the falls. Please come prepared!

Meet and Hike Time: Details coming soon...
✅We will meet at the hotel lobby in the morning.
Exact hotel location and meeting time will be shared with confirmed participants.

Happy Isles Lp Rd, Yosemite Valley, CA 95389
https://goo.gl/maps/hDvykYU91gsRkjvH7

Level: Difficult +STRENUOUS (Rated -"HARD" in AllTrails)
Vernal and Nevada Falls via Mist Trail options
Length: 7-8 miles
Elevation: 2,200 ft+
Park Fee: $35 per vehicle share cost in carpool people
Exposure: Sun
Views: Amazingly Beautiful
No Dog

Wear Hiking shoes
Bring Smiles for Miles, 3+ quarts/liters, water filter, hiking poles, lunch, snacks, sunscreen, sunhat, headlights...
*Be prepared to get absolutely SOAKED at Vernal Falls. So bring an extra pair of socks and a poncho.*

🚗 Carpool link to help coordinate rides:
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/pceo9j

💚 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 $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.

*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 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.

*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.

*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 7-9 miles without any health issues. If you don't workout, hiking a minimum of 7 miles regularly, this hiking event may not be a good fit for you!

*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 7-9 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.

Bonny Doon Ecological Reserve give rise to a variety of plant communities: ponderosa pine, redwood, closed-cone pine cypress, montane hardwood conifer, mixed chaparral, and annual grassland. The wildlife community includes amphibians, birds, bats, black-tailed deer, mountain lion, bobcat, coyote, and gray fox.

Highlight beautiful surroundings, peaceful hikes, and abundant wildlife. Challenges include limited shade and rocky terrain.

Meet 1:30pm Parking lot at Bonny Doon Ecological Reserve
GPS: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bc8XYpvFb72gAMnq5
Address: Martin Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Hike time: 2pm
Level: Moderately challenging route
Length: 4.5-5 miles
Elevation gain: 777ft
Route type: loop
Parking: Free
Hike Time estimate: 2.5-3 Hours
Views: Beautiful, Forest, wildflowers, Banana slugs, Wizards, Wildlife...
Dogs: NO

Bring Smiles for Miles! Water, Dress layers for the weather, Snacks, Hiking Poles, Sunscreen...Wear Hiking Shoes

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/0wtxav

💚 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.

*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💝

❤️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.

❤️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.

Hello Nature Lovers, Let’s go for a Green exercise meeting new friends, Wellness Hike/Walk at beautiful Vasona Lake Park for our physical health and mental well-being😇

Vasona Lake County Park and the Los Gatos Creek Parkway. The 152-acre park and connecting parkway are Santa Clara County's most popular regional park and recreation areas.

Oak Meadow Park The gem of the Los Gatos parks, Oak Meadow Park is centrally located. A large 12 acre park featuring:

• Access to Vasona County Park and the Los Gatos Creek Trail
• BBQ and picnic facilities
• Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad
• Bocce ball courts
• Large grass field
• Large playground area with a real, decommissioned USAF T-33 Jet
• W.E. Bill Mason Carousel

We're meeting at Oak Meadow Park entrance parking lot by the airplane
*Let's flying to Vienna for Mozart Symphony Show and to Paris for dinner tonight :-) On our own "Air Force 1", hahaha

*Meet Up @ 1:30 pm Oak Meadow Park, Parking lot by the airplane
🏃🏃‍♀️ **Walking/Hiking time: 2pm
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/JLXbJ68dB97ChfcDA
Address: 233 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Level: Easy
Total Distance: 4.5-5 miles
Estimate walking Time: 2.5-3 hours
Elevation: 180 ft
Parking: Free
Dog: No!

Bring Smiles for Miles! Water, Snacks, Sun Hat, Sun-glass...
Wear hiking/walking shoes, dress layers...

❣️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/pejtwd

FYI: The Oak Meadow Park entrance, on University Ave FREE parking
If you choose to park your car at Vasona Lake County Park $6 nearby
Same park but different entrance no fee

​After walking We go ​for beer and ​dinner together??? We'll decide together.

💚 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.

*We are an intermediate walk/hike group. Please be ready to keep up 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 walk/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 5 miles without health issues we CAN NOT 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
*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.