Bikepacking San Francisco

Yosemite Camping - Tuolumne Meadows Hiking n Alpine Lakes- Flexible Dates option

Camping, Hiking, and Beach play at one of the most pristine spots in the Yosemite - around Tioga Pass rd and Tuolumne meadows. Spots are limited. People can do things on their own or with the group. Limited to one more car only and any additional cars can be parked in the overflow section closeby. Please respond to all the questions when you RSVP and I'll shortlist people for lottery based on who all meet the pre-reqs. Will reach out to shortlisted people with next steps. **Your spot is confirmed only after you confirm via venmo/zelle** and there's no refund unless the trip is cancelled, so please commit accordingly. If someone can't confirm/pay within a couple of days, they will be back to No Go/WL. Same for anyone who hasn't provided the requisite level of details. * $15-25 pp per day for Sunday and $25-35 pp per day for Friday or Saturday (includes camping permit and firewood) * Prior camping experience is recommended if your attendance is contingent on carpool or someone else joining, just let me know in the RSVP answers. As always - respect the wilderness, LNT, and follow trail etiquettes. Rain or shine :) If you do not know about "Leave No Trace" policy, please search for it or this event is not for you. Please carry 10 essentials:) INDEMNITY - This group, its organizers, event hosts, volunteers, or its members are not liable for any DUI, accidents or incidents at the venue or outside. When you RSVP or attend any event, you agree to WAIVE any and all LIABILITY. The hosts and organizers of this meetup group are indemnified for any actions taken within and outside this meetup group. They are not liable for any misuse, abuse and misconduct by this group's members or anyone in the general public. Members are responsible for their own conduct within and outside this group

Pirates Cove Hike

In the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the Marin Headlands, a wonderful looping hikes with lagoons, beaches, and views of the city, a rocky cove and the pacific coast. Love the feeling of Tennessee Valley, a relaxing walk along the Lagoon out to the beach. The hike really begins after you go up a steep climb, approx. 600 feet, on the north side of the Valley to the Coastal Fire Road, and then go on to a plateau at the Coastal Trail, with views over the valley and the Pacific Ocean. After moving along the Coastal Trial, you have a small out and back down a rocky climb to Pirates Cove, a cool small inlet beach with large rock outcrops, well worth the effort. You then go along the Coastal trail enjoying views of the Pacific Ocean on your left and reach a plateau overlooking the coast and Muir Beach. **Level:** Intermediate Plus (Long Steep Hills) **Total Distance:** 8.6 miles loop **Hiking Time:** 3.5 - 4 hours **Elevation:** Approx. 600 feet from Tennessee Valley beach to Coastal Trail Bluff, Total Elevation Change: 1268 feet. **Information:** Free Parking lot and along the road, No Dogs even on leash are allowed, Pit bathroom at trailhead and at base of the hill, no water. **Maps:** https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/maps.htm http://www.parksconservancy.org/assets/park-improvements/pdfs/marin-headlands-map.pdf **GPS Coordinates for Trailhead** Latitude: N 37°51'37.69" Longitude: W -122°32'8.71" **Meeting Point:** Drive to the end of Tennessee Valley Road to Tennessee Valley Trail Head Parking Lot, 591 Tennessee Valley Road, Mill Valley, parking can fill up quick, park along the road. Bathrooms are located at the trailhead. We will meet at the Picnic Table on grass at the start of parking lot. **Directions:** From US 101 in Marin County, take the CA 1/Shoreline Highway exit. After about 0.5 mile, turn left onto Tennessee Valley Road. Go about 1.5 miles to the parking lot at the end of the road **Hiking Directions:** Start Tennessee Valley Trail Head, through Tennessee Valley Gate, straight along Tennessee Valley Trail, at the fork stay left through the marsh trail to the beach (Short Break and Photo at Beach), then take the upper Tennessee Valley Trail, just after the Restroom at junction, Right up hill on the Coastal trail, at bluff (Lunch Break), then Left along the Coastal trail, at the bottom of the stairs you reach a bend, that is the out and back to Pirates Cove, climb down to Pirates cove and then back up, then continue Left North on the Coastal trail, Junction with Muir beach, another out and back to a bluff overlooking the Coast and Muir beach, then back straight up the Coastal Fire Road, at the top, Right a short ways and take, Left down Fox Trail, Left at the bottom on Tennessee Valley Trail back to the Parking Lot. **Carpooling Link: (Sign up here)** https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/p0h8i9 **Carpooling Procedures:** No negotiating your carpool in the comments, this would be sending multiple emails to everyone. Start your carpool request, by first adding yourself to the carpool link, then, use the contact info provided by the driver or rider in the link to contact them directly. Thank you……. **Legal Disclaimer:** Under what we are about Section https://www.meetup.com/Urban-and-Bay-Hikers/

Gravel Riding Social (Team Roaring Mouse)

# Gravel Riding Social - women friendly! [San Francisco Cycle Sport (formerly Roaring Mouse Cycles)San Francisco, CA](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gravel-riding-social-women-friendly-tickets-1994754717056?aff=ebdssbdestsearch#location) Saturday, August 15 • 9 AM - 11:30 AM Join us for a fun day out on gravel trails in the Marin Headlands. This free, in-person event is designed to be women-friendly, with time to ask questions and get your gear checked out before the ride, with male and female hosts. Perfect for intermediate or above riders looking to meet others for some good miles and company. Here's the 17-mile route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3501980968027162806 Register here: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gravel-riding-social-women-friendly-tickets-1994754717056](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gravel-riding-social-women-friendly-tickets-1994754717056)

Circuit Hacking Monday – Open Electronics Workshop

Need some motivation to finish that electronics project? Join us for an open workshop where everyone brings something they're working on. We'll have soldering stations, test equipment, and a room full of people interested in electronics, programming, robotics, and embedded systems. Whether you're debugging a circuit, writing code, or designing your next gadget, you're welcome here. No lectures. No pressure. Just making things together.

August Gala Ride Saturday 8/29 - TENNESSEE VALLEY!

**NEW** -- **[SIGN THE E-WAIVER IN ADVANCE](https://esign.ottersign.com/p/bicycle-trails-council-of-the-east-bay/38iSgRF903)** makes life easier for everybody! The Bicycle Trails Council of East Bay invites you to **JOIN US SATURDAY AUGUST 29th** for a coastal ride to escape the last summer heat! Join us for beautiful coastal scenery (and elevation) **AT** **TENNESSEE VALLEY!** Known for its extended climbs and epic ocean views the scenery is to die for with some groups checking out the beach, the blue whale skeleton or even a bunker or two. Regardless TV makes for a great summer time getaway destination. Meet at the Tennessee Valley Trailhead at 9am. This a popular spot and tight on parking in the lot proper, but there are usually plenty of spots on the side of the road to park as you get closer to the trailhead. Meet at: **[TENNESSEE VALLEY TRAILHEAD](https://maps.app.goo.gl/p2pMT8Gp6f4VYCX38)** 591 Tennessee Valley Rd, Mill Valley, CA 94941 We will gather at 9am in the parking lot near the picnic tables across the road from bathrooms and hit the trails promptly at 9:30am. In case you don't know, here's how a Gala ride works: * **[SIGN THE E-WAIVER IN ADVANCE](https://esign.ottersign.com/p/bicycle-trails-council-of-the-east-bay/C1uaaYZHmQ)** makes life easier for everybody! * **MEET UP AT 9AM** in the trailhead parking lot and check-in * **PRE-RIDE** brief org announcements, discussion on the ride, separate into riding groups * **HIT THE TRAILS at 9:30AM** * **POST-RIDE** join us for refreshments, beers, and snacks. * **A well-tuned mountain bike is always a must!** * We offer rides for **ALL SKILL LEVELS**, from novice to advanced. As such we generally self-select into 3 skill levels of riders: the beginner group, group C, will ride around 10 miles and 1900 ft of elevation gain; The intermediate group, group B, will ride around 14 miles and 2300 of elevation gain; the advanced group, group A, will ride around 20 miles and 3500 ft of elevation gain. All rides are ‘no-drop’ rides (we won’t leave you behind or let you get lost) and are fully supported BUT . . . * Please note for this a ride **A NOVICE RIDER SHOULD BE CAPABLE OF 10-12 MILES INCLUDING \~2000ft OF CLIMBING FOR 2.5 HRS**. * **E-bikes are LEGAL** but make sure you bring them fully charged! * **BTCEB (Bicycle Trails Council of East Bay)** mission is to educate cyclists in responsible mountain biking, to advocate for appropriate access and to promote community among trail users so all may fully enjoy and preserve the natural spaces of the East Bay. Membership provides funding for our programs and gives us more influence with land managers in getting more access to more places. We work to get more trails made in the East Bay. We help maintain trails within East Bay parks (like Joaquin Miller and Crockett Hills and even Fernandez Ranch!) and we organize fun rides and events for the mountain bike community. Join us and help the cause! * For more info on the Bicycle Trails Council of East Bay and to join, please visit **[https://www.BTCEB.org/join](http://www.btceb.org/join)** Gala Rides are free and open to the public and led by experienced local mountain bikers familiar with the trails. **Supplementary ride medical coverage is provided to all paid BTCEB members**--one more reason to join! If you are not already a member, visit our web site, **[https://www.BTCEB.org/join](https://www.BTCEB.org/join)** and do the needful! Dont forget to **[sign the e-waiver](https://esign.ottersign.com/p/bicycle-trails-council-of-the-east-bay/C1uaaYZHmQ)**!

A Friday In The Canyon

Glen Canyon is a unique feature in the city - a peaceful oasis - and we haven't spent much time there recently, even though we often start roams from Glen Park. This Friday roam will take us from the south of the canyon to the north alongside Islais Creek, and back along the side of the hill. If we get lucky we might see a pair of coyotes as we did last time we were up on the slopes. In any case, we will sit on the rocks overlooking the creek valley. We will also have time to visit a couple of the famous dirt roads in the village. There will be a couple of climbs and plenty of dirt on the way round. *Bringing water, snacks, and layers for all the microclimates is the way to go.* *These roams are offered by donation. They are one way I am able to pay my rent in San Francisco.* *Punctuality is always appreciated, for the sake of everybody's time. Please send a message on the app before the start if you are running late, and we will either wait (up to ten minutes) of I will direct you on how to catch up. Once we get underway I have to focus on those who are there, and most likely won't respond.* *Generally half the people who sign up don't actually show up on the day. I do track flakiness and remove people who have a poor attendance record. It is discourteous to those on the waitlist who would like to attend.* *Sending me a message explaining that you can't make it is always appreciated.*

Little Lakes Valley and a million lakes in the Southern Sierra Nevada

AAAHHHHHH! Backpack to Little Lakes Valley in the magnificant southern Sierra. The first night will be spent at the backpackers camp at the trailhead at just a bit over 10,000 feet so you might run into altitude issues. PHOTO: Cottonwood Lakes. MEETUP LOCATION: backpacker overnightg camp at Mosquito Flat Trailhead I have one slot open for thew trip which includes members from the Redding meetup group, NorCal Wild. I took this decription from backcountrycow.com blog. I'll link it so you can get the story with the maps and photos. From backcountrycow: Sitting at 10,215 ft, Mosquito Flats is one of the highest trailheads in the Sierras! Since we were starting so high already, there was not too much elevation to climb, making this trail a great destination for families and children. After about 0.6 miles near Mack Lake, we passed the junction for Mono Pass on our right, which also heads to Ruby Lake. Right away you are treated to spectacular views of mountains in the distance and lots of colorful wildflowers on the side of the trail.Tired of lakes yet? I'm pretty sure this one backpacking trip holds the record for the most number of alpine lakes visited in one trip. We decided to have lunch on one of the rocky peninsulas that juts out into Chickenfoot Lake (10,789 ft) and has an insane view of the surrounding meadows and mountains. The five peaks visible from our lunch spot from left to right were: Rosy Finch Peak, Pyramid Peak, Bear Creek Spire, Pip Squeak Spire, and Mt. Dade. The river that flows through the peaceful meadow was also intensely popular with fisherman, and this seemed to be the turn-around spot for most day hikers. However, we continued on to Gem Lakes (10,915 ft), only a mile further up the trail and 4.2 miles from the start of the hike. The largest of the three Gem Lakes had a brilliant aquamarine color and would be our home for the next 2 nights. Here's the link I promised: https://www.backcountrycow.com/blog/backpacking-little-lakes-valley-to-gem-lakes

Roaming Crocker Amazon and San Bruno Mountain

On the 15th we will cross city limits and head up to the saddle of San Bruno Mountain again. On the way we will visit one of the city's less fashionable neighbourhoods, Crocker Amazon. I have been wanting to do this roam again for a while, but waited until the bathroom rebuild at the San Bruno Mountain picnic area was finished - which it now is (and I rate the new bathrooms pretty highly!) As you can imagine, there is some climbing involved to get onto the mountain, though perhaps not as much as you might think. There is also a short steep scramble on dirt to get off it. We will take a few off-road trails on the mountain itself. *Bringing water, snacks, and layers for all the microclimates is the way to go.* *These roams are offered by donation. They are one way I am able to pay my rent in San Francisco.* *Punctuality is always appreciated, for the sake of everybody's time. Please send a message on the app before the start if you are running late, and we will either wait (up to ten minutes) of I will direct you on how to catch up. Once we get underway I have to focus on those who are there, and most likely won't respond.* *Generally half the people who sign up don't actually show up on the day. I do track flakiness and remove people who have a poor attendance record. It is discourteous to those on the waitlist who would like to attend.* *Sending me a message explaining that you can't make it is always appreciated.*

Yosemite Half Dome Backpacking

Hit your bucket list with all the feels on this women’s guided hiking and backpacking weekend! During your Yosemite Half Dome Hike adventure, tour Yosemite National Park as you climb the famous cables of Half Dome with ladies who do their own stunts. Live out every last one of those John Muir nature quotes in the backcountry of Yosemite National Park. Mountains calling? Check. Between two pines? Check. Walk with nature? Double-check. **GUIDED BACKPACKING IN YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK BACKCOUNTRY** Romp through the backcountry on a demanding, yet epic backpacking trip. Meet your new woman crushes in the Yosemite Valley as the landscape gives way to mountains, waterfalls, and a piney perfume that’ll make Yankee Candle totally jelly. Mother Nature swiped ALL THE WAY right. Leave the phone on airplane mode to immerse yourself in stunning national park backcountry over the course of four epic days. Climb steep, challenging trails to look down upon the Valley with a panoramic view that includes Mt. Starr King, Half Dome, Nevada Falls, Illilouette Falls, and plenty of ant-sized tourists with tiny selfie sticks. **HALF DOME: HIKING TO THE TOP** Fuel up for the real MVP—the famous cables of Half Dome! Blast that hiker booty (and bring plenty of water) while ascending 500 feet up a .5 mile of steps carved into the rock. Then, the real fun begins. It’s a 400-foot gain up the top of Half Dome with some points at 70%+ grades. Pace your footwork on wooden slabs spaced out on the climb as you get the upper body workout of a lifetime. Worth it? HELL YES! **BACKPACKING EQUIPMENT PROVIDED** Don’t have backpacking equipment, but can Beastmaster the stairs? Perfect. Explorer Chick has you covered with: * a backpack * sleeping bag * sleeping pad * shared tent All you need to do is show up for this Yosemite Half Dome Hike to backpack like a boss and get that National Parks bucket list checked. **See the website for full itinerary, details and to book.** [https://explorerchick.com/adventures/yosemite-half-dome-hike-backpacking](https://explorerchick.com/adventures/yosemite-half-dome-hike-backpacking/) **Say Hello 👋** **💻** Website: [https://explorerchick.com/](https://explorerchick.com/) 📧 Email: hello@explorerchick.com 📸 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/](https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/) ❤️ Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/](https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/) 👯‍♀️ Facebook Group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick](https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick) 🎥 TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick](https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick)

Roaming South of the Slot

Last up for the month, on the 29th, is another roam that I have been thinking about for a while, but have been postponing, around SOMA - South of the Slot as it used to be known. This month the [Gene Friend Rec Center](https://sfrecpark.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/2990) has re-opened, so we will certainly stop by there. The germ for this one was actually a real estate listing that mentioned a street I had never heard of. We may or may not make it to that particular block, but there are any numbers of alleys and half-block streets in this area, which wears several layers of history on its sleeve. These days it is fairly well-known for those who live precariously, inside or out, and we may encounter folks like this on the way round; best not to come if this makes you nervous or uncomfortable, and of course I will do my best to navigate around potential hazards. This urban roam is as flat as they come in the city. *Bringing water, snacks, and layers for all the microclimates is the way to go.* *These roams are offered by donation. They are one way I am able to pay my rent in San Francisco.* *Punctuality is always appreciated, for the sake of everybody's time. Please send a message on the app before the start if you are running late, and we will either wait (up to ten minutes) of I will direct you on how to catch up. Once we get underway I have to focus on those who are there, and most likely won't respond.* *Generally half the people who sign up don't actually show up on the day. I do track flakiness and remove people who have a poor attendance record. It is discourteous to those on the waitlist who would like to attend.* *Sending me a message explaining that you can't make it is always appreciated.*

Dipsea Trail from Mill Valley (14.5 mi, 4100 ft)

Glen Canyon - Mt Davidson - Laguna Honda - Mt Sutro Hike: 7.3 miles, 1300’ elev

We will be doing a moderately strenuous urban hike in San Francisco starting at the Glen Park BART Station and ending in the Inner Sunset (near 9th Avenue and Irving Street). **This hike is for INTERMEDIATE HIKERS only.** The route will offer a variety of wooded trails and stunning views of the city as we wind through Glen Canyon Park, Mount Davidson, Laguna Honda, Mount Sutro and the lively Inner Sunset. The 7.3 mile trek will involve ascending 1,300 feet via several challenging hills, including Mount Sutro and Mount Davidson (the city’s highest peak). We will end the hike in the Inner Sunset near 9th Avenue, where we can get drinks and/or food. **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 ON THIS HIKE.** We will **meet at 10:00 am** at the Glen Park BART Station (at Diamond and Bosworth Streets) and **depart at 10:15 am** sharp. We begin the trek by heading north through Glen Canyon Park on the Coyote Crags Trail and Gum Tree Girls Trail. Upon reaching Portola Drive, we head south to ascend Mount Davidson and then turn north to go through Laguna Honda via the Victory Trail. Upon exiting Laguna Honda, we will break for food and the restroom at Midtown Terrace Park. Continuing north, we will enter Mount Sutro via the Clarendon Trail, connecting onto the Mystery Trail and the Historic Trail, followed by an easy descent into the Inner Sunset. Bring plenty of water and lunch/snacks. Dress for the weather. **Information** AllTrails Route: [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/gc-md-lh-ms-ss-5faf461?u=i&sh=iwrzkh](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/gc-md-lh-ms-ss-5faf461?u=i&sh=iwrzkh) Level: Moderately Strenuous. Intermediate level. You will be expected to hike an average of 2.5 to 3.0 miles per hour. Total Distance: 7.3 miles (one-way) Elevation Gain: 1,300 feet (includes stairs) Hiking Time: 3.5 hours Pets: Dogs and cats are welcome to come along. Restrooms: At Glen Park BART Station (mile 0.0), Midtown Terrace Park (mile 4.6), Grattan Playground (mile 6.5). **Directions:** Take BART or the 44 Bus to the Glen Park BART Station. We will meet just outside the station near the intersection of Diamond and Bosworth Streets. From the Inner Sunset: take the 7 Bus from 9th Avenue and Lincoln Way to the Civic Center BART Station, the 8 Bus from 8th Avenue and Irving Street to the Civic Center BART Station, or the 44 Bus from 9th Avenue and Irving Street back to the Glen Park BART Station. Parking: Glen Park BART Parking Lot on Bosworth Street. **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.