Challenging Hikes San Francisco

Quietly Queer Chill(y) Hike

Hey new and familiar Quietly Queer folx! Join us for a Sunday trail walk! This time, we're heading to **Nimitz Way in Tilden Regional Park**, one of the East Bay's beautiful ridge trails. The trail is paved and generally considered accessible, with relatively gentle grades and expansive views of the Bay Area and surrounding hills. *If you have specific mobility needs or accessibility questions, feel free to reach out beforehand so we can help you determine whether the route is a good fit.* Be sure to dress warmly! It's a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors without having to commit to a strenuous hike. We'll take our time, enjoy the scenery, and get some fresh air together! As always, this is a come-as-you-are gathering. There's no pressure to keep up with anyone, no forced introductions, and no expectation to be "on" socially. Whether you're coming to meet new people, catch up with familiar faces, enjoy the outdoors, or simply get out of the house for a bit, you're welcome here! 🗓 **Date & Time:** Sunday, November 15, 11AM 📍 **Location:** Meet at Inspiration Point 💡 **Vibe:** Relaxed, friendly, outdoorsy, and community-focused. All ages are welcome. **👟 A few things to bring:** Comfortable walking shoes, water, and a light jacket or extra layer. The ridge can get breezy, so it's worth being prepared! We'll walk at a comfortable pace and can decide as a group how far we'd like to go before turning back. No need to commit to a long hike! I'll be wearing my usual Pride neckerchief, so I'll be easy to spot. Feel free to DM me or post on the discussion board if you have trouble finding us. See you there!

Dias Ridge Hike

From the Dias Ridge Trailhead, we will go down sunny Dias Ridge to the Pelican Inn. We will take a snack / restroom break at Muir Beach. A short roadside walk from Myir Beach takes us to Redwood Creek Trail for the shadier trip back up the mountain. Docent Franklin Young will lead this hike of about 6 miles, 1000 feet, a moderate walk at a moderate pace. Hike docents have been trained under the California State Parks Volunteers In the Park Program (VIPP). Meeting Place: Panaramic @ Dias Ridge Trailhead (see map) Start time: 9AM Return: 1PM Trails: Dias Ridge, Redwood Creek Recommended: water, sturdy shoes, hiking poles, snack Note: snack & restroom break at Muir Beach 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, if possible. Arrive 15 minutes early to deal with limited parking Protection: Ticks, mosquitoes, horse flies and yellow jackets are present, but not abundant. Sunscreen and layers for temperature changes, weather variability, fog condensation.

Ride and Hike

Black Friday Opt Outside hike at Tilden (4.5 miles)

Skip the mindless consumerism and join other east bay millenials for a hike in Black Friday. 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:
• 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 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!

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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.

Yosemite Fall Colors - Camping Hiking Stargazing

Camping and Hiking in the heart of Yosemite - Yosemite Valley. Limited spots available. Fall is one of my favorite times for visiting Yosemite and there are many reasons... * Fewer People * Cooler Hiking Weather * Beautiful Scenery For Photography * Clean Crisp Air * Peaceful campground and warm campfire on cool evenings * Please answer all questions when you RSVP, and I'll shortlist people for the lottery based on those who meet the prerequisites. 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 required level of details. * $45 - $60 pp for 2 nights (includes camping permit and firewood) * Prior camping experience is recommended * *\*\*Stay tuned for the Yosemite Firefall Camping event in February \*\** If your attendance is contingent on carpool or someone else's 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

San Francisco’s 49 Hills Challenge — Walk 2: Pacific Heights to the Richmond

Seven Hills. One Epic Urban Adventure! Our journey across San Francisco’s 49 hills continues! After completing our first walk through Nob Hill, Russian Hill, and Telegraph Hill, we’re heading west to discover seven more of San Francisco’s remarkable summits. This adventure takes us from the elegant streets of Pacific Heights into the wooded trails of the Presidio, then west to Lincoln Park and the Richmond District. Along the way, we’ll experience stunning views, fascinating history, hidden corners, beautiful architecture, and some serious hill climbing! Our seven hills: 1. Lafayette Heights 1. Pacific Heights / Cannon Hill 1. Laurel Hill 1. Presidio Hill 1. Rob Hill 1. Lincoln Heights 1. Washington Heights The details * Distance: Approximately 7–9 miles (subject to final route scouting) * Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous, with substantial hills * Duration: Approximately 4–5 hours * Starting point: Lafayette Square, San Francisco * Finish: Washington Heights, near 30th Avenue and Anza Street * Route: Point-to-point, with public transportation options near the finish What to bring Comfortable walking shoes with good traction, plenty of water, snacks or lunch, and layers for changing San Francisco weather. Trekking poles are optional. We’ll be walking on city sidewalks, park paths, and sections of unpaved trails. Please be comfortable walking several miles and climbing hills.

Oakland Mushroom Hike

*Everyone is welcome, even if the event is “full” on Meetup - Also, please make the move to Heylo! Heylo is like Meetup, but it allows us to post more events every month, so don't miss out - look up Vallejo Hike Club on Heylo!* **Oakland Mushroom Hike** Our big hike of the month is mushroom hunting 🍄‍🟫🍄‍🟫🍄‍🟫🍄🍄🍄!!!! We’ll be checking out some mushrooms (no eating!) after the first fall rains. This is a no-picking park and hike, so we'll just be observing and (hopefully) identifying. Fingers crossed for some fun finds! The hike will be 2.5-3 miles and we'll be going slow so as to spot mushrooms! Dogs are welcome, truffle-dogs even more so. Interested in carpooling? Message us! **Welcome to Vallejo Hike Club** Let's get outside! We're building a community of Vallejoans who take pride in our amazing natural spaces. Join us as we explore Vallejo's most popular, and best hidden, hiking areas. We aim to make this a family and senior friendly space, so please bring the whole family. We also hope to grow this into all sorts of wonderful events, from bird watching to plein air painting lessons to sunset strolls. *Do you have an idea for a hike or are you interested in participating as a guide? Reach out!* **Details:** **⏰** 9:00am 📏 2.5-3 miles, elevation of \~450ft 📶 Level: Moderate 🐕 Yes dogs allowed 📍 Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park, 8490 Skyline Blvd, Oakland 🅿️ Free parking **Bring:** * The basics: Water, bug spray

SPECIAL: Crystal Springs 8-mile docent-led hike (San Mateo)

San Francisco Stairs

Mid-San Francisco multi-peak loop Fantastic views, mosaic tile staircases, and wonderful neighborhoods and architecture! **Distance:** 8 miles **Elevation:** \~2000 ft Must not be averse to climbing stairs! This hike will be limited to 16 hikers, due to many street crossings. We'll meet at 9 a.m. at the starting and ending points of the hike, which is at the JP Murphy Playground, on 9th Avenue in between Ortega and Pacheco (different spot than last year). **Hike Description** From the starting point, we'll make our way towards our first peak at Grandview Park. Then proceed to the top of Mount Sutro. From there we will go up to the Twin Peaks panoramic observation area and climb both peaks. Next we'll proceed south-west to the top of Mount Davidson, and then back to our starting point. We'll stop for a picnic lunch along the way. Also, after the hike you could seek out a restaurant in the neighborhood nearby. There are restrooms at the starting point, and there are restrooms at two other points along the hike. Eleanor found an [article about the artists](https://brokeassstuart.com/2022/05/06/the-artist-behind-sfs-hidden-mosaic-staircases-revealed/) who have created some of these wonderful tiled staircases.

Join Kathy Fanning for a 2B hike from Dias Ridge, lodge overnights

Rain or Shine Waterfront Hike to the Richmond - 6.7 miles, 400 ft elev

We will be doing a fast-paced, moderate level point to point urban hike in San Francisco from the Ferry Building to Mountain Lake Playground in the Presidio at 12th Avenue. **This hike is for INTERMEDIATE HIKERS only.** The route will offer wonderful views of The Embarcadero waterfront and the flora and fauna of the Presidio along a 6.7 mile route. After the hike, those interested can head to to a bar in the Richmond for libations and food (probably Scarlet Lounge). We **meet at 10:00 am** outside the Ferry Building on The Embarcadero and **depart promptly at 10:15 am**. We will head along the waterfront via Fisherman's Wharf and Crissy Field into the Presidio, passing through the Palace of fine Arts and the LucasFilm campus to see the Yoda Fountain. We will take a break at Tunnel Tops Park to have lunch/snacks and use the restroom. From there we will head southwest through the park, hiking mainly on paved paths, to Mountain Lake Playground for one more restroom stop before exiting the park at 12th Avenue. Bring water, sturdy shoes. Dress for the weather. We will try to avoid muddy paths along the route. **Information** AllTrails Route: [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/fb-water-05ee45d](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/fb-water-05ee45d) Level: Moderate. Intermediate level. You will be expected to hike an average of 2.5 to 3.0 miles per hour. Total Distance: 6.7 miles Elevation Gain: 400 feet. Hiking Time: 2.5 hours (plus stops). Pets: Dogs and cats are welcome to come along. Weather: We hike in intermittent showers, but cancel for heavy rain. Restrooms: At Ferry Building (mile 0.0), Tunnel Tops Park (mile 4.5), Mountain Lake Playground (miles 6.7). **Directions** The meeting spot is outside the Ferry Building on The Embarcadero, below the clock tower. * From The Embarcadero BART Station: Walk east one block. The 14 Bus and N Bus also stop close by. * From the Richmond to return to the Ferry Building: The 38/38R Bus stops on Geary Blvd, and the 1 Bus stops on California St. **Liability Disclaimer** The organizers of this event are unpaid volunteers and not expert hiking guides. By signing up for this event you agree to assume all responsibility for your own safety, health consequences, conduct and well-being, and 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 are also acknowledging that you are aware and have made your guests aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with this type of outdoor activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards.

14ish mile hike from Mtn. Home Inn, Route Weather Dependent