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 time: 1pm** 🥾**Hike time** ⏰**1:30m** 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.

7 Hills hike

Family Friendly Morning Hike

SF 525+ Hike - The 12 Tallest Hills of SF

Pacifica Mori Point 8.2 Mile Moderate Hike

**SIGN WAIVER HERE:** [https://www.sleeplateandhike.com/waiver-signing-form/](https://www.sleeplateandhike.com/waiver-signing-form/) 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) **Level**: Moderate **Total Distance**: 8.2 miles (out-and-back with loops) **Hiking Time**: 3-4 hours **Elevation Change**: 909 feet **Facilities**: Restrooms available at the Taco Bell Cantina break stop (none on the trail otherwise) Sleep Late and Hike Dog Policy: No Dogs. Learn more: [https://www.sleeplateandhike.com/tutorials/sleep-late-and-hike-dog-policy/](https://www.sleeplateandhike.com/tutorials/sleep-late-and-hike-dog-policy/) **Breaks**: We will take a 30-minute snack/early dinner break at the Taco Bell Cantina (the beachfront one at Linda Mar) about halfway through, and short breaks as needed to keep the group hiking together. Wait at each intersection for a hike leader. **Pace**: Leisurely — nobody gets left behind. **Sun exposure:** This hike is fully exposed with no shade. Bring a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses. 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/) **Recommended Maps:** *NPS Mori Point*: [https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/moripoint.htm](https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/moripoint.htm) https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/upload/sb-mori-2008-508_4-15-26.pdf GPS Coordinates for meeting place: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/BMe2zZBByHeVXiGz5?g_st=ic](https://maps.app.goo.gl/BMe2zZBByHeVXiGz5?g_st=ic) Degrees Decimal Format for Google Maps: 37.6251844, -122.4883832 Nearest street address: 2600 Francisco Blvd, Pacifica, CA 94044 (Sharp Park Golf Course) Getting there: Please use the Google maps link at the top to plan your own route from your home. **Weather and sunset:** Check the forecast before you leave: [https://www.wunderground.com/weather/us/ca/pacifica](https://www.wunderground.com/weather/us/ca/pacifica) Sunset on Oct 31 is 6:12 PM — we'll be back at the cars well before dark. **Meeting place** Parking lot by Sharp Park Golf Course, 2600 Francisco Blvd, Pacifica, CA Parking: Free lot by the Sharp Park Golf Course. Start from the south end. The Mori Point trailhead lot itself only fits a handful of cars, so we meet at the golf course lot. There's also street parking along Lakeside Dr and Fairway Dr. Parking is limited on Saturdays, so please carpool if you can, and plan to arrive early. **Carpooling** We will use this link for carpooling: [https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/kx8yjc](https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/kx8yjc) **Hiking Map:** [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/afternoon-paddle-e3bc4e7-7](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/afternoon-paddle-e3bc4e7-7) **Hiking Directions:** Start at the parking lot by Sharp Park Golf Course. -> From the parking lot, head north on Bradford Way -> Left on Lakeside Ave -> Left on the Promenade -> Up the stairs -> Right on Headlands Trail, then right onto Mori Point -> Short break at Mori Point to enjoy the views -> Take Bluff Trail south to Rockaway Beach -> Continue south with short stops at Pacifica State Beach and San Pedro Beach -> Lunch break at the Taco Bell Cantina -> Return north the same way: beach to Rockaway, Bluff Trail back up to Mori Point, Headlands Trail to the Promenade, then Bradford Way back to the parking lot PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE EVENT DESCRIPTION ABOVE BEFORE POSTING A MESSAGE.

Headlands Loop, Bobcat to Miwok from Gerbode Lot. 6 miles/1000 ft.

Please join me for a beautiful Headlands loop staring from Gerbode Valley Trailhead parking lot. It has beautiful views. We'll start at Gerbode Valley Trailhead parking lot, which is about 1.6 miles past the Baker-Barry Tunnel on the right hand side. Look for the sign on the right hand side of Bunker Rd that reads "Gerbode Valley Trailhead" (with a right arrow). Turn in there. **Don't use Apple Maps because it takes you to the wrong place.** Google maps gets you to the correct place for this one. Parking is free. We'll meet near the bathroom. We'll hike up Bobcat Trail and down the Miwok Traill. It will be about 6 miles and 1000 feet elevation gain. It's full exposure but could be foggy or windy, with little shade and there is some loose gravel. So you might benefit from bringing poles and using sunscreen. Bring water, snacks if you need them, and good hiking shoes/boots. Please note that the wait time to go through the tunnel can be up to 5 minutes. Please allow extra time. Members really appreciate starting on time and frown at late comers!! **Please have "boots on" and be ready to hike at 9:30.** **IMPORTANT:** For the safety and well-being of the group, please take into consideration the distance/elevation gain-loss and your own fitness level when signing up for a hike. As the group leader, I organize hikes but please note that I take no responsibility for your safety. If signing up for a hike, please agree that you are responsible for your own well-being. Sorry, no dogs. Please note that there's a 2 "no-shows" and last minute (less than 24 hours) removal from group policy. Please be courteous to the group and be on time so we can stick to the schedule. Thank you! **MANDATORY:** **For all participating members I am requesting that you please be sure to fill out the "Membership Details" for this group under your profile BEFORE your next event. It will only take one minute and it is mandatory going forward before you participate in any hikes or events. It only needs to be done once. PLEASE NOTE -- THIS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ATTENDING THIS EVENT OR ANY HIKES: (If you are a new member, you would have already completed this.)** **\*\*\*MEMBERS WHO RSVP AND HAVE NOT COMPLETED THIS, WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY MOVED TO THE NOT GOING LIST. YOU MUST COMPLETE THE MEMBERSHIP DETAILS BEFORE YOU ARE ALLOWED TO JOIN, PLEASE!!!!!\*\*\*** You may rejoin the hike once this is completed if there is still space. Thank you!!! To find the form, **you need to use a desktop or laptop**. It does not work on the mobile app. (Or to make it even easier: remove yourself from the group and then rejoin. An automatic prompt to answer the questions will pop up, even on your mobile phone.) 1. Click on the downward arrow next to your profile photo in the top righthand corner of the Meet Up Page. 1. Click on "View Profile". 1. Look for "Marin Women's Hiking Group". 1. Click on "Membership Details". 1. Answer ALL FIVE questions under "Group Bio". Thank you very much! Louisa and Christine

Mount Tam Getaway Day 1

Briones Crescent Ridge Loop Hike 5 miles~1000ft Elev/ Moderate+

Mount Tam 2 night getaway at California Alpine Club's Alpine Lodge

Mount Tam Getaway Day 2

Sweeney and Milagra ridge from Rockaway beach, ~9,7mile, 1900' elev.

Mount Tam Getaway Day 3