Advanced Hiking San Francisco

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

**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/)

Pastries, Cliffs & Ocean Views: SF Urban Hike

Join us for a relaxed San Francisco urban hike combining neighborhood streets, coastal trails, historic sites, and big Pacific Ocean views. We'll kick things off at Butter Love Bakeshop in the Outer Richmond, where we'll grab some baked goods and coffee before setting off (we'll wait until 9:45am for any late arrivals). From there, we'll walk toward Sutro Heights and make our way through the Land's End area, after which we'll finish by walking toward Sunset Dunes for the final stretch along San Francisco's oceanfront. This is a casual-paced hike. We'll take our time, enjoy the scenery, stop for photos, and give everyone a chance to chat and take in the views. (Dogs are totally welcome!) Looking forward to the event! Please let me know if you have any questions. 628-236-9369

Hike On! 10th Annual Picnic at Kennedy Grove (🥳)

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

Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park Hike 6.5 Miles

Join other east bay millennials for a \~6.5 mile hike with \~1000 ft elevation gain in Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park. Location of the hike will be visible to attendees upon RSVP. Dogs are very much welcomed to join! Please arrive a few minutes before 12:00PM. We will start the hike shortly after 12:00PM. We'll do our best to hike as a group, but I'd recommend downloading an offline map of the area on Google Maps on your phone just in case you happen to get separated. 
Please bring:
• Positive attitude
• Water bottle • Charged phone
• Snacks!!
• Hiking / athletic clothes and shoes
• Sunscreen 
Please only attend this event if you feel like you are in shape to walk 6.5 miles with hills. If you have any health conditions that prevent you from exercising, this might not be the best event for you. 
The East Bay Hiking Club welcomes people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, races, ethnicities, nationalities, religions, or other identity. We do our best to create an inclusive and open minded environment.
Looking forward to seeing you there! 
------------------------------- disclaimer -------------------------------
By attending the event, you agree that you understand the risks involved in outdoor activities and take full ownership for your safety and assume all risks inherent in attending the event. You also release the event organizer and all event participants from any responsibility for your safety.

WE WALK THE PRESIDIO FROM THE NORTH TO THE SOUTH & BACK

We will visit next a part of the Presidio that we may have only visited once. This walk is very special because we will start at the Northern part of the Presidio as we usually do, but we will head South to see special things such as Redwood trees, great views at Inspiration Point and wild animals such as cyotes. Also, we will visit the historic Presidio Officers' Club, which is one of the 2 largest free museums in the Presidio. We will gather at 11:00 AM in front of the Presidio's Transit Center at 215 Graham Street. We will end back at our starting point a little before 4:00 PM. The only cost is $5 cash per adult, kids always free. The $5 is collected at the middle of the walk. Attendance Max = 60. One guest is allowed per member if put on the RSVP. For most attendees the best way to get there is to take the free PresidiGo bus. It will leave the bus stop on Drumm Street in front of the Hyatt Regency near Market Street at 10:32 AM and arrive at our starting point, a little before 11:00 AM. The bus will stop to pick up passengers at other stops along the way. Below is Saturday's schedule of the PresidiGo bus going from downtown SF to the Presidio, and be sure that you look at the Weekend schedule: [PresidiGo Downtown Shuttle Schedule | Presidio – San Francisco, CA](https://www.presidio.gov/transportation/presidigo/downtown-shuttle-schedule) Also, there are other ways to get there and return such as the SF Muni bus 43 Masonic, which also stops at our starting point. Here is a link: [43 Masonic | SFMTA](https://www.sfmta.com/routes/43-masonic) At 11:10 AM we will start walking around to look at nearby sites. Then at Noon we will eat our lunches outside, not far from our starting point. Attendees have the choice of either bringing a sack lunch or buying one at the many food trucks and booths there. We may have to sit on the grass for lunch because we don't know how crowded the area will be Saturday. After lunch we will explore other parts of the Presidio such as Inspiration Point. We will be sure to get back to the Presidio's Transit Center before 4:00 PM because the PresidiGo bus going back to downtown SF will be leaving at 4:00 PM. These buses leave exactly one hour apart on the hour. See the schedule below: [PresidiGo Downtown Shuttle Schedule | Presidio – San Francisco, CA](https://www.presidio.gov/transportation/presidigo/downtown-shuttle-schedule) This will be a relatively easy walk: we will be taking in the sights and not walking fast or far. This walking group is for humans only. No dogs or other animals allowed. Below are photos taken at the last time we walked there: [THE SF PRESIDIO'S 2 NEW TUNNEL TOPS PARK WALK - VERSION #3 (Sep 24, 2022) Photos](https://www.meetup.com/walking-in-sf/photos/32814071/507299672/)

Claremont Canyon Hike (Dogs welcome)

**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/**

Redwood, E. Ridge/Stream/French Loop, Canyon Meadow, Hike & Trailgate, 7.9 miles

Lyon & Baker Beach Stairs Hike (Dogs Welcome)

Near and Inside the Presidio Golden Gate National Recreation Area, we are going up several sets of historic and scenic staircases. We will enjoy the 'Wave Organ', an acoustic sculpture on the jetty in the San Francisco Bay. Working our way along the edge of the Presidio past the lovely and majestic palace of fine arts, we head up the steep and busy Lyon staircase to panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay. We enter the presidio and take the Mountain Trail where we have lush green and views on one side and million dollar mansions on the other. We make our way to Bakers beach, then the long steep climb up Bakers Beach stairs, we then enjoy historical batteries, while enjoying great views of the bay, Angel Island and the Marin headland and the Golden Gate Bridge shadows over your entire walk. **Level:** Intermediate Plus **Total Distance:** 10+ mile, loop **Hiking Time:** 4 - 4.5 hours **Elevation Change:** 322 stairs Lyon Street, 200 sand stairs Baker beach Parking fee: Free Parking lot in Crissy Fields, East beach, leashed Dogs allowed, along water may roam freely, standard restroom and water. **Map:** https://www.presidio.gov/transportation-internal/Shared%20Documents/presidio-trails.pdf **Trailhead / Meeting Point:** Starting point, next to the benches in front of the Crissy Field center near East Beach Parking Lot. Crissy Field Center, 1199 East Beach, Presidio San Francisco, CA 94129 **Hiking Directions: Starting point,** Crissy Field center, Right on East-beach trail leave Crissy Fields, out the jetty to visit 'The Wave Organ', then back and cross the street and walk past the Palace of fine arts, then cross Lombard, Up Lyon street and continue on the steep staircase to the top Broadway street view, enter the Presidio at Broadway gate, then continue on Mountain Lake Trail, continue around Mountain Lake Lodge on Park Trail, left on Valley Trail and continue on Lobo's Trail, cross Lincoln Boulevard and enter Bakers Beach, break at Bakers beach, then walk along the beach and write up Bakers Beach sand stairway to the top Immigrant Point overview, then continue Left on to Batteries to Bluff Trail to the Golden Gate Bridge over look (toll Plaza), then down the stairs to Fort Point, then take the Gate Promenade back to the East Beach and the starting point. **Driving Directions:** From Highway 101 north head into San Francisco, stay left on North 101 towards Golden gate bridge, Turn Right onto Market Street, then Left onto Franklin Street, Left onto Lombard St, then Right onto Broderick Street, Left onto Marina Blvd with a slight right onto Old Mason Street into the Presidio, Crissy Field parking lot is driveway on the right. Park and the Crissy Field Center is in the Parking lot on the Right side, you will see the large buildings. **Carpooling Link:** (Sign-up here) https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/f9rzhm **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/)

1st Half of SF Crosstown Trail, 7 miles, 1200’ elevation gain, MODERATE++

Midweek Quad 4 Hike: Steep Ravine from Pantoll

4.3 miles / 1300 ft elevation gain Moderate but steady pace, about 2 mph No one left behind The hike will descend steeply through redwood forests beside a creek, and emerge from the woods with nice viewpoints of the waterfront, visibility permitting. We then have a challenging sustained (relentless) ascent, with lots of steps. One of the more beautiful forested hikes on the mountain. Steep Ravine is one of the 4 hikes of the Pantoll Quad program. For details, see https://www.friendsofmttam.org/wp-content/uploads/PanToll-Quad-Brochure-03022021.pdf. Upon completing all 4 hikes, you will receive a badge of Honor. This hike will be led by Docent Debra Hoitomt. Hike docents have been trained under the California State Parks Volunteers In the Park Program (VIPP). Meeting Place: Pantoll by the Friends of Mt Tam trailer Trails: Steep Ravine, Dipsea, Coastal FR, Old Mine Recommended: water, sturdy shoes, hiking poles, snack Cancellations: Rain, red flag days, winds above 30 mph, and unforeseen circumstances will cancel. Alerts will be provided via Meetup and notification also on Facebook. Parking: We strongly recommend carpooling and arriving 15 minutes early to find parking and pay parking fees. Pantoll parking requires an $8 fee. Protection: Ticks, mosquitoes, horse flies and yellow jackets are present, but not abundant. Sunscreen and layers for temperature changes, weather variability, fog condensation.

Yosemite Camping - Tuolumne Meadows - Hiking n Alpine Lakes - Fall Edition

Camping, Hiking, and Beach play at one of the most pristine spots in Yosemite - around Tioga Pass Rd and Tuolumne Meadows. Spots are limited. People can do things on their own or with the group. Please respond to all the questions when you RSVP and I'll shortlist people for the lottery based on those who 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. * $20-$35 pp per day (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 etiquette. Rain or shine :) If you don't know about the "Leave No Trace" principles, please look it up or this event is not suitable for you. Please carry 10 essentials:) INDEMNITY - This group, its organisers, event hosts, volunteers, or its members are not liable for any DUI, accidents or incidents at the venue or outside. By RSVPing or attending any event, you agree to WAIVE any LIABILITY. The hosts and organisers of this meetup group are indemnified for any actions taken within and outside this meetup group. They are not liable for any misuse, abuse, or misconduct by this group's members or anyone in the general public. Members are responsible for their own conduct within and outside this group