Challenging 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.

LGBTQ+ Singles Hiking

A singles LGBTQ+ hike in San Francisco! We will be doing the Lands End Trail. **There is a chance I might have to change the time to 7:45 instead. I have plans after this event. Please make sure to arrive on time regardless.** https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/lands-end-trail 3.4 miles 547ft Elevation gain 1.5–2hr Estimated time Dog friendly Loop 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. Hikers and walkers in this area can also visit nearby Mile Rock Beach, Fort Miley, Palace of the Legion of Honor Museum, a USS San Francisco Memorial, the visitor center, and more. Trails at Lands End offer a cliff-top walk through dark cypress and open grass and 30-mile views up and down the California coast.

SF Hike - Part 2 From Presidio to Land's End

C2C and R2R Training: Mt. Tamalpais x4 (16.4 miles, 6400 feet)

6.5-mile Mt Davidson, Twin Peaks, Sutro Tower hike (San Fran) #PAC12 #BlueAngels

Marin Headlands: Rodeo Beach Loop 6 mi & OPTIONAL 8.8 mi Hikes

**WAIVER:** For us to hold our large events at local parks, the local parks require us to carry insurance for our events. To participate in our events, please sign this waiver (required by our insurance underwriter) for each event. Please do so online prior to arriving (works on mobile): [https://www.sleeplateandhike.com/waiver-signing-form/](https://www.sleeplateandhike.com/waiver-signing-form/) Please read our tutorial for hiking in the sun: [https://www.sleeplateandhike.com/tutorials-how-to-hike-in-the-sun/](https://www.sleeplateandhike.com/tutorials-how-to-hike-in-the-sun/) Level: Moderate Total Distance: 6 miles round-trip for the standard hike. 8.8 miles for the OPTIONAL hike. The first 4.3 miles are the same for both hikes. Hiking Time: 3 hours for standard hike. 4.5 hours for the optional hike. Elevation Change: 1100 feet for standard hike. 1552 feet for the optional hike. FACILITIES/ TRAILHEAD: Vault toilet Official Trail Use: No dogs **GPS Coordinates for meeting place:** Degrees Decimal Format for Google Maps: 37.832902, -122.517099 Degrees/Minutes/Seconds format for most cars: Latitude 37°49'58.5"N Longitude 122°31'01.6"W **Nearest street address:** For people with older GPS units that do not accept GPS coordinates: The intersection of Simmonds Rd and Bunker Rd **Getting there:** Please use the Google maps link at the top to plan your own route from your home. And, download the PDF map below onto your phone before you start, or print it out. NOTE: If possible, use the GPS coordinates when driving as the nearest street address may be a couple of miles away on some of our trips in some GPS maps. The nearest street address is there for people with older GPS units that do not accept coordinates. **Meeting place:** Parking lot at the intersection of Simmonds Rd and Bunker Rd. **Parking:** There is one parking lot at the trail head. Additional parking at the Marin headlands Visitor's Center. Plan to arrive 30 minutes early to find parking and walk to the trail head. **Carpooling:** We will use this link for carpooling: https://groupcarpool.com/t/db3s25 Please sign up here. **CARPOOLING MANNERS:** Please refrain from trying to negotiate your carpool in the comments, as it is equivalent to sending multiple "Reply All" emails to everyone. Please start your carpool quest, by first adding yourself to the carpool link above. Then, use the contact info provided by the driver or rider in the link above to contact them directly and privately. Please be considerate of others and resist the urge to "Reply All". Thank you for understanding. **Recommended Map:** https://www.parksconservancy.org/parks/rodeo-lagoon-valley **AllTrails Maps:** Standard 6 mile hike: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/marin-headlands-rodeo-beach-6-miles-9f62eeb?u=i&sh=pyl4xm OPTIONAL 8.8 mile hike: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/marin-headlands-rodeo-beach-8-8-miles-cc40375?u=i&sh=pyl4xm **Summary:** This scenic loop circles Gerbode Valley, an area slated in the 1960s for urban development but later protected as part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). The hills surrounding Gerbode Valley, part of the Marin Headlands, are vibrant in the spring with wildflowers, and alive with birdsong and avian acrobatics most of the year, but especially during the fall raptor migration. Views of San Francisco, Marin, and the Pacific coast from the high points along this loop are superb. In fall, the Marin Headlands is one of the best places on the West Coast to observe hawks and falcons in migration. These southward-bound raptors take advantage of rising air currents, called thermals, to gain elevation for their crossing of the Golden Gate. Wildlife: In addition to the ever-present turkey vultures, you may see another large black bird, the common raven. These relatives of jays, crows, and magpies are able to make an astounding variety of sounds . And while Poe’s “Nevermore” may not truly be part of their vocabulary, other weirdly human sounds certainly are. Ravens are also great aerial acrobats, and seem to enjoy chasing each other in frenzied pursuit. Wild for Flowers In spring , especially after a wet winter, the hills are decorated with a dazzling display of California poppy, mule ears, paintbrush, Ithuriel’s spear, yarrow, blow wives, and blue-eyed grass. Nearly 50 species are listed in the pamphlet Frequently Seen Wildflowers of the Marin Headlands, available at the visitor center. **Hiking Directions:** Walk east for a short distance on Smith Trail -> left to stay on Smith Trail - > left onto Rodeo Valley Trail -> left for a short distance, then left again onto Bobcat Trail -> left onto Miwok Trail -> left at Miwok Trail Gerbode Valley Parking Lot -> Cross Bunker Road and turn left onto Lagoon Trail. CAUTION: WATCH FOR CAR TRAFFIC WHEN CROSSING THE ROAD. -> right onto Coastal Trail to Rodeo Beach -> right to cross over Rodeo Lagoon -> left and walk next to Mitchell Road. CAUTION: WATCH FOR CAR TRAFFIC. -> continue straight at the end of the road onto Coastal Trail -> left onto Tennessee Point Trail -> left at third junction onto Coastal Trail -> left at third junction to stay on Coastal Trail -> right at next junction to stay on Coastal Trail -> right through the next three junctions to stay on Coastal Trail -> continue straight at the 4-way junction onto Wolf Ridge Trail -> the second junction is Miwok Trail. THIS IS THE DECISION POINT FOR THE 6 OR 8.8 MILE HIKES. **CONTINUATION OF 6 MILE HIKE:** Turn right at the decision point onto Miwok Trail -> left onto Bobcat Trail -> right at next junction, the right onto Rodeo Valley Trail -> two rights on Smith Trail to return to the start. **CONTINUATION OF 8.8 MILE HIKE:** Turn left at the decision point onto Miwok Trail -> continue on Miwok Trail through all intersections for 1.2 miles -> continue straight onto Bobcat Trail through all intersections for 2.6 miles -> left onto Rodeo Valley Trail -> two rights on Smith Trail to return to the start. Some content from Weintraub, David (2004-09-29). Afoot and Afield: San Francisco Bay Area: A Comprehensive Hiking Guide (Kindle Locations 764-778). Wilderness Press. Kindle Edition.

Angel With Angels, 7 Miles, 791 Elv.

No Hurry, No Worry Weekly Wednesday Hikes at Redwood Regional Park 4:30 pm

Join us for a weekly easy/moderate no hurry no worry afternoon hike in the redwood regional park. Enter from Redwood Gate https://goo.gl/maps/PrGuttC8dEnxN1KC9 Park and meet at canyon meadow parking lot (the last one). Please make sure no valuables are left or visible in the car to prevent break-in. At 4:30 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, 4-5 miles. 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 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 in 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. Participants assume responsibility for their own safety. https://www.relive.cc/view/vXOnngZk55O?hl=en courtesy of Bob on the hike from 5/31/2024 If you enjoy the hike and are able to, please consider donating for meetup organizers subscription fee.

Taos Trip #14 Oct 1-6

Ridge Trail - Kennedy Grove to Tilden, Strenuous (11 mi, 1,300 ft)

Santa Fe Trip #15 Oct 6-14

Zion and Bryce Hiking and Glamping

Unreal hoodoos? Check. Slot canyons? Majestic overlooks? Check. All this and more (like heated tents with electricity) await you during our Women’s Hiking and Glamping in Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon weekend adventure! **BRYCE CANYON HIKING AND BEGINNER-FRIENDLY CANYONEERING** Escape to prehistoric Utah where you’ll hike stupid-pretty trails in Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park. Wade through the Virgin River below 1,500′ canyon walls in the Narrows. Spend an entire day exploring Bryce Canyon National Park. Ghost the tourists as you wander deep into orange hoodoos. Explore areas of Zion so remote, they can only be reached by rappelling, scrambling, and down-climbing on a beginner-friendly canyoneering route. **ZION NATIONAL PARK’S SCOUT LOOKOUT** Beastmaster up the West Rim Trail to Scout Lookout and enjoy some of the best views in Zion National Park. You’ll hike through Refrigerator Canyon, and shimmy up all 21 of Walters Wiggles to Scout Lookout with panoramic views of Zion Canyon and Virgin River. Afterward, dry your pits as you descend the trail to an easier hike around the scenic streams of Upper and Lower Emerald Pools. **GLAMPING** Every night you’ll rest your head in Insta-worthy glamping tents bordering Zion National Park. Kick it by the campfire under a diamond sky with goddesses who aren’t afraid to get dirty. **See the website for full itinerary, details and to book.** [https://explorerchick.com/adventures/hiking-glamping-zion-bryce-canyon](https://explorerchick.com/adventures/hiking-glamping-zion-bryce-canyon) **Say Hello 👋** 💻 Website: [https://explorerchick.com/](https://explorerchick.com/) 📧 Email: [hello@explorerchick.com](http://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)