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Angel Island Adventure: Hiking & Biking Escape 🏝️🚲

Sat, Sep 12, 4:30 PM
From Walnut Creek - Hiking, Biking, Happy Hour
4.8
16 attendees
Buena Vista Park & Sutro Mountain Hike (Haight Street Fair) Dogs welcome

Buena Vista Park & Sutro Mountain Hike (Haight Street Fair) Dogs welcome

Sun, Sep 20, 5:30 PM
From Urban & Bay Hikers (Hiking)
4.8

**This San Francisco Urban Hike starts in the Duboce neighborhood and Park and will move up to Buena Vista Park with views of the bay the ocean and the bridge then we’ll go through Haight Street** **(Haight street fair)** **in the and the Haight-Ashbury district, with bazaar hippie stores, collection of retro clothes stores. The Haight is one of the few neighborhoods that was not hit hard by the 1906 earthquake. As a result, it has the highest concentration of still-intact Victorian homes in the city. We then make a way up to Sutro Mountain Home of Sutro Tower. We head to tank hill which is just north of twin peaks and then visit Mount Olympus statue, climb the steps to the top of Corona Heights Park and make our way back through Buena Vista Park and the starting point.** **Trailhead / Meeting Point:** **Duboce park near the Harvey Milk Recreational Arts Center, Duboce Avenue and Scott Street, 50 Scott Street, San Francisco, CA 94143** **Level:** **Intermediate** **Total Distance:** **8.3 miles** **Hiking Time:** **3.5 - 4.5 hours** **Elevation:** **575 feet Buena Vista Park Hill and 909 feet Mt Sutro, 320 Corona Heights Park** **Information:** **Restroom near staging area (Duboce Cafe), Free Parking around Duboce Neighborhood. Dogs are Welcome on Leash** **Meeting point/Trailhead:** **Duboce park near the Harvey Milk Recreational Arts Center, Duboce Avenue and Scott Street, 50 Scott Street, San Francisco, CA 94143** **Map:** **(SFMTA – includes all City Transit information)** **https://www.sfmta.com/sites/default/files/pressreleases/2015/Muni%20Map%202015.pdf** **Hiking Directions:** **Starting Point; Duboce park in front of the Harvey Milk Recreational Arts Center, head uphill on Duboce Avenue, up the stairs continue on the path uphill visit the left past the tennis courts up the hill continue left uphill reaching Buena Vista Heights (Group photo), then downhill continue right stay right on the trails continue right past the dog run continue straight to take the steps down and tell Heath Street left on eighth Street all the way up and into the Golden Gate park, left around keys are stadium and continue on Willard Street, left on Belmont Avenue right on Edgewood Avenue, at the end take Edgewood Trail up hill, last pass the wooden carvings, right up fairy gate Trail continue until you reach mount Sutro summit (Break), downhill on East Ridge Trail, right on Johnston Drive left on Medical Center, downhill on East Wood Trail, right on fairy gates trail continue right exit mount Central Park continue on Belgrave Avenue, upstairs on tank he’ll reach the summit then back down the stairs and right on the trail left on Twin Peaks Boulevard crossover 17th St. and right on 17th St. upstairs left up upper terrace upstairs to mount Olympus, Down Art Alley staircase left on upper Terrace, Right Roosevelt Way Up Stairway to Corona Park Right Path to the top, then downstairs Left Roosevelt Way, Right upper Terrace, and to Buena Vista Park continue middle fork Trail, exit Right downhill on stairs to DuBose Avenue, continue straight until reaching Deboce park and the starting point.** **Directions:** **From 101 north or south take I80 West Golden Gate bridge, exit 434A North central freeway onto Duboce Avenue, slight right on the Buchanan Street, turn left onto Waller Street, turn left onto Scott Street, Duboce park near the Harvey Milk Recreational Arts Center, Duboce Avenue and Scott Street, 50 Scott Street, San Francisco, CA 94143** **Carpooling Link: (Sign up here)** **https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/y4vwis** **Carpooling Procedures:** **No carpool discussion in the comments, join the carpool link and contact the driver or rider directly.** **Thank you .......** **Legal Disclaimer:** **Under what we are about Section** [https://www.meetup.com/Urban-and-Bay-Hikers/](https://www.meetup.com/Urban-and-Bay-Hikers/)

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Claremont Canyon Hike (Dogs welcome)

Claremont Canyon Hike (Dogs welcome)

Sun, Sep 13, 5:30 PM
From Urban & Bay Hikers (Hiking)
4.8

**In the Claremont Canyon Regional Perserve, part of the Eastbay regional park. Behind the historic Claremont Hotel is a 208-acre preserve with picturesque hiking trails. The Stonewall-Panoramic Trail is the primary trail, with the best views in the Berkeley Hills that include Downtown Berkeley, Downtown Oakland, and the San Francisco Bay. A steep climb uphill, but amazing views of the Golden Gate, Bay Bridge, Berkeley and Oakland and a lovely 360 views at the top. Do make sure you take in the full panoramic view, not just the golden gate. We will stop at the top for sneak/lunch break and enjoy the view and the company.** **Level:** **Intermediate Plus (Very Steep in places)** **Total Distance:** **7.2 miles partial loop** **Hiking Time:** **3 Plus hours** **Elevation:** **1350 feet (Very Steep in places)** **Parking:** **Free street Parking** **Information:** **No Toilet or water at trailhead, Dogs should remain leashed in developed areas. If they are off leash, dogs must be under positive sight and voice command** **Map:** **from EBRPD (download the pdf). https://www.ebparks.org/parks/claremont_canyon/default.htm#map** **Map:** **from Claremont Canyon Conservancy** **http://www.claremontcanyon.org/map-trails** **Meeting Point:** **Main trailhead is 66 Stonewall Road, Oakland, CA 94705,** **Directions:** **From 880 or 580 in Oakland take 24 east, take Claremont Ave Exit, Left on Claremont Ave, then Left on Stonewall Road. the trail head just up the block street parking all over the neighborhood.** **Hike Route:** **(Trails poorly marked) 7 Hills. We head uphill on Stonewall Panoramic trail, past at the second bench** **(take Group Photo)** **then continue uphill Stonewall Panoramic trail, Right at the Panoramic Way Fire-road, then continue uphill on East-West Trail, continue center trail uphill, the 4th Hill, then continue on up the longest 5th hill, continue straight second Right, then quick left up steep short 6th hill (Chaparral Peak) no view, left then straight on convict trail, 7th hill lookout with logs** **(break),** **then continue on convict trail downhill, Left on the Upper Jordon Fire Trail until we reach the junction with a fence, go through the fence. Left on Panoramic trail, Right downhill on Panoramic way street, left downhill steps on the Clark Kerr Trail, Left at junction through the woods and up to 1st hill lookout, then continue** **downhill on the Stonewall-Panoramic trail and back to the starting point.** **Carpooling Link: (Sign up here)** **https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/z7pwmj** **Carpooling Procedures:** **No negotiating in the comments, Add yourself to the carpool link, then contact the the driver or rider directly...** **Thank you .......** **Legal Disclaimer: Under what we are about Section** **https://www.meetup.com/Urban-and-Bay-Hikers/**

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🚴‍♀️ Golden Gate Bridge • Sausalito • Tiburon Waterfront Cycling Adventure

Sat, Sep 12, 4:00 PM
From Bay Area Gen X & Boomers Social Meetup
4.6
16 attendees
SF Bay Trail Monthly Ride

SF Bay Trail Monthly Ride

Sun, Sep 20, 5:00 PM
From Bay Area Recumbent Cyclists - BARC
4.8

Bay Area recumbent cyclist monthly Ride. (Berkeley to Point Richmond) Pace: 12-14 mph when pedaling on flat ground. Slower when climbing. distances: 25.5 miles Please Arrive by 9:45 AM, Wheels rolling at 10 AM. Meet at Brickyard Cove on the west side of highway 80 and University Ave. in Berkeley CA, There is ample parking available as well as pubic bathrooms. Route Description: From Brickyard Cove parking lot in Berkley the route follows the San Francisco Bay trail all the way to point Richmond, i there is a bathroom stop halfway at the Craneway Pavilion (the old Ford assembly plant), . From Craneway, the SF Bay Trail uses roads to connect with Point Richmond and the turn-around point at Kaleidoscope Coffee. Generally spend about 20-30 minutes at Kaleidoscope Coffee or CafĂŠ Roma before heading back via the Dornan Tunnel and the bike trails at Miller-Knox and Brickyard Cove. Route is known for its scenic views of bay, marinas, waterfronts and birdlife. Route Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49854701 Please note: Most of our trikes are equipped with electric assist motors. That means that we generally maintain an average speed of 12mph when traveling on level ground.

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Spooky San Francisco Ghetto Night Ride, Sat 9/12

Spooky San Francisco Ghetto Night Ride, Sat 9/12

Sat, Sep 12, 11:00 PM
From GroupRides Forum
4.9

***This ride is on Saturday 9/12/26 in SF.*** Friends - - - I know this thread was just a survey of interest, but we will also use it for the spooky night ride on the 12th. If you plan to come please RSVP "Yes" so we have the number of riders and bikes. In case you said yes "to survey" but are unable to join the ride, kindly change your RSVP from "Yes" to "No". ***+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++*** **San Francisco Ghetto Night Ride** is one of our signature rides, and the most popular among GRF regular suspects. We will be riding the hills, peaks and valleys of everyone's favorite city. We’ll zip through the ghettos, pass the mansions and view the scenery very few people get to see in a year let alone in a single evening. • When: **Saturday 9/12/26**, Arrive by 4:00 PM, KSU 4:15 (If you wish to have a light supper, snacks, coffee, etc, please arrive 3ish and look for us in the patio). • Where: Connecticut Yankee, [100 Connecticut St · San Francisco, CA](https://www.google.com/maps/place/100+Connecticut+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94107/@37.7650244,-122.4003092,17z/data=!4m15!1m8!3m7!1s0x808f7fcc7b2b0871:0xaefbd7453a1e508!2s100+Connecticut+St,+San+Francisco,+CA+94107!3b1!8m2!3d37.764953!4d-122.39807!16s%2Fg%2F11rp1xnrk_!3m5!1s0x808f7fcc7b2b0871:0xaefbd7453a1e508!8m2!3d37.764953!4d-122.39807!16s%2Fg%2F11rp1xnrk_?hl=en&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDkwMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) • Pace: City speed limits :-) • Gear: ATGATT & Head to toe. • Motorcycle: Yes, you will need one ;-) • Route: Technical. San Francisco Hills !! About this Ride: This ride is generally within posted speed limits, but the route is highly technical, scary, spooky, challenging and -- at the same time – exhilarating, breathtaking and absolutely positively fun. We'll make a few rest and coffee breaks, but not long enough for a big meal, just what you can find at Starbucks or similar places. Feel free to carry water and snacks ;\~) NOT FOR NEWBIES: Mininum 1-2 years & 12K miles seat time recommended. If you get separated, leap frog to one of these rest stops. We will end the ride at City Hall. *Coffee/Rest stop #1* \- Safeway \(5290 Diamond Heights Blvd\) \([https://maps.google.com/?ll=37.74358,-122.437198&spn=0.004827,0.012392&t=m&z=17&iwloc=lyrftr:m,6466666468325545556,37.743614,-122.438936](https://maps.google.com/?ll=37.74358,-122.437198&spn=0.004827,0.012392&t=m&z=17&iwloc=lyrftr:m,6466666468325545556,37.743614,-122.438936)) 15 min - Starbucks & Restrooms inside *Coffee/rest stop #2* \- Starbucks Laurel Hts \(California & Spruce \- rear parking lot \([https://maps.google.com/?ll=37.786233,-122.453367&spn=0.000984,0.00618&t=m&z=18&layer=c&cbll=37.786232,-122.453368&panoid=GXoqy0pqG50jsoOpUFUHTg&cbp=11,68.54,,0,0](https://maps.google.com/?ll=37.786233,-122.453367&spn=0.000984,0.00618&t=m&z=18&layer=c&cbll=37.786232,-122.453368&panoid=GXoqy0pqG50jsoOpUFUHTg&cbp=11,68.54,,0,0))) 30 min for coffee, snacks and rest. ***+++ SPACE WILL BE LIMITED +++*** +++++++++++++++++++ **Videos of some of our past night rides:** [https://player.vimeo.com/video/72294436](https://player.vimeo.com/video/72294436) [https://player.vimeo.com/video/68881061](https://player.vimeo.com/video/68881061) [https://player.vimeo.com/video/64482249](https://player.vimeo.com/video/64482249) [https://youtu.be/I3hXRd0c0d0](https://youtu.be/I3hXRd0c0d0) [http://youtu.be/NK9wkvADVh8](http://youtu.be/NK9wkvADVh8) **Photos of some of our past night rides:** [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/25741907/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/25741907/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/21223362/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/21223362/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/10979922/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/10979922/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/1084072/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/1084072/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/22549442/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/22549442/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/26403467/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/26403467/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/26126153/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/26126153/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/21821142/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/21821142/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/17755132/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/17755132/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/26757554/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/26757554/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/24936772/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/24936772/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/16205172/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/16205172/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/26028217/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/26028217/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/8589972/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/8589972/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/19625822/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/19625822/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/30296264/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/30296264/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/23604902/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/23604902/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/29047233/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/29047233/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/14412532/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/14412532/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/27992456/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/27992456/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/6145932/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/6145932/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/15521582/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/15521582/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/27922711/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/27922711/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/27830744/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/27830744/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/27402362/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/27402362/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/27208717/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/27208717/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/14708762/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/14708762/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/2211521/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/2211521/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/27107278/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/27107278/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/26985626/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/26985626/) [https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/3207762/](https://www.meetup.com/grouprides/photos/3207762/) Many thanks, Mehran

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Frequently asked questions

Meetup is a platform for discovering and joining local groups based on shared interests like downhill biking. Whether you're looking to explore trails in San Francisco or meet fellow enthusiasts, Meetup facilitates community connections through events.

You can search by geographic area on Meetup to find downhill biking events near San Francisco. The platform allows you to browse groups and events that fit your interest in biking, ensuring you get to know local biking communities.

Yes, San Francisco hosts several biking events organized by local Meetup groups. You can explore these groups and join events tailored to downhill biking, offering a chance to engage with the community and ride the iconic trails.

Yes, many biking groups offer online connections alongside in-person events. These platforms can be used to stay informed about upcoming rides or to share experiences and tips with fellow downhill biking enthusiasts.

Frequency of biking events varies by group and organizer. In San Francisco, you can find events happening both on weekends and weekdays, offering flexibility to fit different schedules.

Typically, participants are expected to bring their own biking gear to events. However, it's good to check with the event description or organizer for specific requirements or rental options available.

Joining Meetup is free, but some events may have costs associated for participation, depending on the organizer. Always check event details for any fees.

RSVPing is straightforward on Meetup. Once you've found an event of interest, simply follow the RSVP instructions on the event page to secure your spot.

Meetup groups consist of diverse age ranges. While not guaranteed, you're likely to meet people of various age groups equally passionate about downhill biking, providing a rich social experience.

No, Meetup connects people with similar interests, but the actual experience depends on the organizers and participants. It's encouraged to engage actively and enjoy the communal aspect of the rides.

The quality can vary since events are managed by group organizers rather than Meetup itself. It's beneficial to review group history and attendee feedback for insights.

Yes, many Meetup groups cater to different skill levels, including beginner biker events. Always check the event's description to ensure it aligns with your expertise.

Safety protocols are typically outlined by event organizers. It's important to review these and prepare appropriately to ensure a safe biking experience.

Not necessarily. While many biking meetups are in-person, some groups might offer virtual workshops or discussions to supplement physical rides.

Absolutely! Many Meetup groups encourage members to take initiative whether it's suggesting new trails for a ride or even organizing a new group for specific biking challenges.