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

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

Fri, Sep 18, 9:00 PM
From " Last-Minute Backpackers " Camping, Hiking, Outdoors & More
4.8

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

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Mammoth to Yosemite Backpack

Mammoth to Yosemite Backpack

Tue, Sep 15, 3:00 PM
From " Last-Minute Backpackers " Camping, Hiking, Outdoors & More
4.8

This is a multi-day trip from Mammoth Red Cones trail to Yosemite Tuolumne Meadows. * This is a 5 days/4nights and \~42 miles, 6,500 ft vertical backpacking trip. * You must be an experienced backpacker to join. There is no minimum pace requirement but the ability to average at least 2mph is recommended. At the same time, it is not going to be a race to get from point to point, and the expectation is that we will remain together or at least within sight of each other. **Itinerary -** * Day 1 - Meet at Tuolumne Meadows and take the 1:05pm ($16) bus to Mammoth Village. From Mammoth Village take the shuttle to Horseshoe Lake where the trailhead is. From there hike about 2 miles to a suitable campsite, note there is no camping at McCloud Lake so we will need to travel past that before camping. * Day 2 - Hike to Vivian Lake, \~10.5 miles * Day 3 - Hike to Thousand Island Lake, \~9.5 miles * Day4 - Hike just past Donohue Pass, \~11 miles * Day 5 - Hike out to TM, \~9 miles * PLEASE EMAIL ME FIRST - jlmuncie@yahoo.com to coordinate and go over your backpacking experience. * This itinerary is flexible. There's lots of good camping in the area and as long as the entire group agrees I'm open to modifications. * COST: $5 for permit fees. RSVPs will be waitlist only until approved. * Details regarding carpooling and equipment will be discussed on a mandatory pre-trip conference call. * Bear canisters are required on this trail. No pets allowed.

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3 attendees
Glen Park BART to Twin Peaks: Lots of chert

Glen Park BART to Twin Peaks: Lots of chert

Sat, Sep 12, 5:00 PM
From Northern CA Geology & Natural Science Hiking & Camping Group
4.8

**Five miles, 800 feet of climbing, and lots of chert!** This route showcases some of San Francisco’s best exposures of **Franciscan Complex ribbon chert**, a deep‑ocean sedimentary rock later folded and uplifted by plate‑tectonic forces. If you’ve driven past the red‑and‑gray layers along O’Shaughnessy Boulevard, this hike lets you examine them up close. *** ### 🧭 **Route Overview** We’ll walk \~2.5 miles uphill on a mix of city streets and natural trails to **Christmas Tree Point** on Twin Peaks, then descend \~2.5 miles through **Glen Canyon Park**. ([AllTrails map](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/twin-peaks-from-glen-park-bart-915cded?u=i&sh=pqelwt)) * **Car‑Free Summit Loop:** The east side of Twin Peaks Blvd is closed to cars, giving us quiet, wide views of the city and Bay. * **Chert Exposures:** Along O’Shaughnessy Blvd we’ll stop at folded ribbon chert—thin layers of silica deposited on the deep ocean floor, later compressed and bent during subduction. * **Glen Canyon Geology:** Fewer rock outcrops, but excellent examples of canyon incision, slope processes, and Franciscan mélange. *** ### 🪨 **Geology Focus** * **What is ribbon chert?** Silica‑rich mud that settled on the ocean floor in rhythmic layers, later hardened into rock. * **Why is it folded?** The Pacific Plate pushed these rocks into California, crumpling them as they were scraped off into the Franciscan Complex. * **What to look for:** Color bands, tight folds, fractures, and how vegetation interacts with different rock types. ### ⏱️ Approximate **schedule** * **10:00–10:15 AM:** Welcome + short geology intro * Hat passed for **$2 requested donation** to help with Meetup fees. * **10:15 AM:** Depart * **\~2:00 PM:** Return (depends on geology stops and this group's pace) * **Pace:** \~2 mph when you include observation breaks *** ### 🥪 **Food, Water & Restrooms** * **Bring lunch** for the summit; no food is sold there. * Canyon Market (Diamond St) is a good pre‑hike stop if you want to purchase lunch. * Carry **water**; summit water is unreliable. * Restrooms at Christmas Tree Point are automated and may require a short wait. * Optional social gathering at the end at Cuppa for Boba and/or froyo. *** ### 👥 **Group Policies** * **Kids:** Welcome if they can handle the distance and elevation. * **Dogs:** Not permitted on our hikes. * **Attendance:** SF hikes often have high RSVPs but actual turnout is typically 50–70%. [Our last hike here](https://www.meetup.com/sf-bay-area-geology-hiking/events/226487303/).

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12 attendees

Bear River Reservoir Campout

Thu, Sep 17, 9:00 PM
From Rainbow Sierrans - A Queer Outdoor Group
4.9
12 attendees
Tuscany/Umbria Slowcation! - Sept 2026

Tuscany/Umbria Slowcation! - Sept 2026

Sat, Sep 19, 2:00 AM
From San Francisco Outdoor Adventure Meetup
4.9

**[TUSCANY/UMBRIA SLOWCATION!](https://globe-drifters.com/trip/tuscany-umbria-slowcation-sept-2026/)** **• Dates:** September 18 - 27, 2026 *(10 days / 9 nights)* **• Cost:** $5400 *(per person, excluding flights)* **• Single supplement:** None! *\*Upgrades available for premium rooms* **• Trip details:** [https://globe-drifters.com/trip/tuscany-umbria-slowcation-sept-2026/](https://globe-drifters.com/trip/tuscany-umbria-slowcation-sept-2026/) Check out pictures from previous trips to see what we do, where we go, and who goes on the trips: **[ITALY SLOWCATION PHOTOS!](https://www.flickr.com/photos/155293978@N02/albums/72157710325770062)** What is a slowcation? Click here to find out: [https://globe-drifters.com/slowcations/](https://globe-drifters.com/slowcations/) If you have any questions, please email [info@globe-drifters.com](info@globe-drifters.com). ***Experience small-town Italy like a local on a slowcation…*** Tuscany conjures up dreams of life at a slower pace where you can soak in the Italian countryside’s culture, food, and picturesque vistas. Stroll through narrow passageways of medieval villages perched on hilltops. Pick out cheese & wine at the market in town and chat with the locals. Tuscany is the dream vacation and now is your chance to go! **Live like a local:** Skip the hoards of tourists in Italy’s more popular towns and cities and live the good life in a true Italian village with barely any tourists. If you want to experience the real Italy, this is your chance! **Ideal location:** This villa was converted into a hotel in the early 1900s and is situated right in town making it easy to explore. A cafe, grocery store, and many restaurants are just a few steps away from your accommodation. **Discover Italy:** Many of Tuscany & Umbria’s most famous towns are only 30 – 45 minutes away from the hotel so you can explore all the best locations in the region without going far.

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Marin Headlands Hike from Tennessee Valley to Hill 88, 5.2 mi, 1200 ft.

Fri, Sep 11, 5:00 PM
From North Bay 50+ Nature and Outdoors
4.9
15 attendees
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