Easy Hikes San Francisco

Ride and Hike

Ferry Building - Heron's Head - The Mission Hike - 8.6 miles, 300 ft elev

We will be doing an intermediate level one-way hike along a segment of the Bay Trail in San Francisco, starting from the Ferry Building to Heron’s Head Park in Bayview, then continuing into the Mission. **This hike is for INTERMEDIATE HIKERS only.** The 8.6 mile route will offer many unique views of San Francisco’s industrial central waterfront, as we pass through Mission Bay, Crane Cove Park, Dogpatch, and India Basin on our way to Heron’s Head Park. After exploring Heron’s Head Park we will head into the Mission via Potrero Hill. **THIS EVENT HAS A WAITLIST. DO NOT SHOW UP FOR IT UNLESS YOU HAVE RECEIVED AN EMAIL SAYING YOU CAN ATTEND. NO PLUS ONES ARE PERMITTED ON THIS HIKE.** We **meet at 10:00 am** outside the Ferry Building on The Embarcadero and **depart promptly at 10:15 am**. We begin the trek by heading south along The Embarcadero into Mission Bay where we pick up Terry Francois Boulevard to Crane Cove Park. After a brief stop in the park, we continue south along Illinois Avenue to Cargo Way, which will lead us into Heron’s Head Park. We will spend some time exploring the park and taking a break for lunch and the restroom. Afterwards, we will head northwest along Cargo Way into the Potrero Hill area. We will cross Route 101 on the pedestrian overpass at 22nd Street, leading us into the Mission and our destination at 21st and Folsom Street. From there you can easily walk a few blocks to the 24th Street BART Station, but it is likely some of us will head to Southern Pacific Brewery near 19th and Folsom Streets. Bring water, snacks and/or lunch. Dress for the weather. **Information** AllTrails Route: [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/fb-hhp-mi-36ac8e5?u=i](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/fb-hhp-mi-36ac8e5?u=i) Level: Intermediate level. You will be expected to hike an average of 2.5 to 3.0 miles per hour. Total Distance: 8.6 miles. Elevation Gain: 300 feet. Hiking Time: 3.5 hours plus stops. Pets: Dogs/cats are welcome to come. Restrooms: At the Ferry Building (mile 0.0), Crane Cove Park (mile 2.7), Heron’s Head Park (mile 5.8) and Jose Coronado Playground or bar (mile 8.6). **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 Light Rail also stop close by. From our destination in the Mission you have the following public transportation options to return to the Ferry Building: * BART at the 24th and Mission Streets Station. * The 14 Bus at 22nd and Mission Streets. * The 12 Bus at 20th and Folsom Street. Paid parking available at Four Embarcadero Center. **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.

💚Green Exercise Easy 5 Miles 🥾Hike SF Golden Gate Park🏞️

**Hello Golden Gate Park Lovers,** Let's meet up go for a Wellness Walk/Hike, come explore the wonders of San Francisco Golden Gate Park! For our physical health and mental well-being😇 Meeting new friends and get a good workout together. Discover Golden Gate Park The rumors are true. Golden Gate Park is as fantastic as they say. Explore this iconic park’s 1,017 acres, from bucolic lakes and meadows to vibrant activity destinations. Golden Gate Park has something for everyone. ⏰**Meet time: 1:30pm** 🥾**Hike/Walk time** ⏰**2:00m** Great Highway & John F Kennedy Drive, San Francisco, CA 94121 across from the Beach Chalet Brewery at beach side parking lot GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/QUFRePaoDCEFWBYL8 Route: Golden Gate Park Loop Parking: Free Level: Easy to Moderate Length: 5 miles+ Elevation gain: 500ft Route type: Loop Dog: No **Bring Smiles for Miles!** Water, Snacks... Wear Hiking/Walking shoes, Layers, Sunscreens.. 🚗Encouraging carpooling if you know each other well for everyone's safety. Please contact each other in a private message not on the message board. Thank you! https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/hj4iry Optional Social dinner after Hike: Thai food Place coming soon... 💚 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. 🌿 Our meetup events have a very positive impact on people's lives, people meet, fall in love💘 meet new friends, HAPPY, better health, less stress, anxiety, depression, isolate being alone and got extra bonus for LOVE ​💞 ⚠️ 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. 👉 We kindly ask you to review the event details carefully — including directions, trail descriptions, and dinner spots — before joining. Trails are part of nature and may not match everyone’s preferences. Dinner venues are selected based on group size, availability, and location. We do our best but can’t guarantee personal favorites. 🧡 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. **\*DO NOT ATTEND** if you're experiencing any cold or flu symptoms, have a compromised immune system. **\*Hike/Walk 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. \*We are an intermediate hike group. Please be ready to keep up hiking with us from 5-8 miles without any health issues. **\*LIABILITY WAIVER:** By signing up for the wellness walking/hiking 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 hiking 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. 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 5-8 miles without health issues we CANNOT approve you come to the hiking event. \*Please don't just walk in. Thank you for your cooperation! I'm looking forward to meeting, hiking 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.

Tam Morning Hike, 7.5 miles, 1300’

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.

Montara - Pacifica Hike (12+ mi / 3100 ft - streneous)

A gorgeous trail with front-row views of the mighty Pacific Ocean! We’ll start at Gray Whale Cove (yes, the one with the amazing scenery—and no, we probably won’t see actual whales), then huff and puff our way up toward North Peak. Fair warning: some sections are steep enough to make your calves question your life choices. That’s the tough part! Once we conquer the climb, things get much easier. We’ll stroll across the ridge, soak in the views, and make our way to San Pedro Valley County Park for a well-earned lunch break (aka: reward time). After lunch, we’ll loop back via a different route to Gray Whale Cove—because variety is the spice of hiking! **Level:** Strenuous **Total Distance:** 12+ miles loop **Hiking Time:** approx 6 hours **Elevation Change:** 3100+ feet **What to Bring:** 2+ l water, food/snacks (for lunch break) **Facilities:** bathrooms at trailhead and at the midpoint **Meeting Place:** Gray whale Cove Parking Lot **Parking Fee:** none **Car Pool:** For safeties and environmental reasons, Car pooling is recommended (https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/pzvmbh) **Warning:** If you have prior medical condition or a family history of illnesses pertaining to heart, lungs, brain, etc. that can be aggravated by heat and physical exertion, this is not the hike for you. **Release of Liability:** The organizer (me) of this trip is a volunteer and not a professional guide. The function of the organizer is only to organize this trip. Each person who signs up for a trip/hike/or outing is responsible for their own safety.

Graham, French, Dunn Loop at Reinhardt (7 miles, Moderate) Dogs OK

Urban walk - Oakland/Piedmont loop - easy/moderate

Hiking the Eastern Third of Golden Gate Park

Mt Tam Quad 4 hike: West Point Inn

Join docent Caryn Lowe for an interpretive hike to West Point Inn - a living, working, gas-lit inn built long ago when steam trains once climbed the mountain. The railroad is gone now, but the Inn remains a haven for hikers and a monument to the rich historic heritage of the region. There will be a 30 minute break at the Inn to learn about its history and take in the sweeping panoramic view of the bays and ocean from the front porch. HIKE ROUTE Start at Bootjack Parking Lot; Old Mine Trail to Mountain Theater; Rock Spring Trail to West Point Inn; Nora to Matt Davis back to Bootjack Parking Lot Distance (mi): 4.5. Elevation Gain (ft): 800. Moderate pace. There is a $8 parking fee at Bootjack. Options for paying: (1) Exact change at Bootjack, (2) Use QR code (requires cellular reception) to pay with credit card, (3) Ranger station at Pantoll has both change and wifi. This hike is part of the "Quad 4 hikes" - four epic hikes that start/end at the Pantoll Campground (and can be adapted to start from Bootjack). Together they are 21 miles with 4,300 feet of elevation. Individually they are 4.5 – 6.5 miles long with 500 – 1,500 of elevation. Upon completing all 4 hikes, you will receive a badge of Honor. [https://www.friendsofmttam.org/wp-content/uploads/PanToll-Quad-Brochure-03022021.pdf](https://www.friendsofmttam.org/wp-content/uploads/PanToll-Quad-Brochure-03022021.pdf)

Strawberry Peak, the harder way

Want to move (slightly) beyond just hiking into scrambling? Want to do something that I'm 99% sure no one else has done before (explained below)? Strawberry Peak is a good intro to clambering over rocks. I've done this about 5 times so I know the way. While this is called the "Mountaineer's Route", if you're fit and not that afraid of heights you can do this. See my writeup here: https://goalhiking.org/g/strawberry-peak-mountaineers-route You can find plenty of videos and reports online. Bear in mind this is NOT the route that starts at Red Box. We'll return that way, but we'll start at Colby Canyon. We'll hike at a slow to moderate pace. So, what's the new thing no one (or almost no one) has done before? I might actually bring my bike (which I'll expect you to pass up to me at key points). You can bring your bike too. I have trouble seeing anyone else crazy enough to carry their bike up this so they can bike down. As usual, anyone who signs up goes on a waiting list. To get off it, leave a comment or send me a DM.

Montera Mountain w/ Puerto 27

Cool and (hopefully) magnificent, ocean views. This hike is approximately 7 miles, with 1669’ elevation gain. There is a shaded, forested loop at the beginning and end that is fairly steep, and, while it shouldn’t have you crying for your mamma, IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR BEGINNERS. The upper portion is a fairly level and unshaded ridgeline that should provide beautiful ocean views. Parking is $6, but savvy spendthrifts report there is ample free street parking outside the park, a short walk away. There are bathrooms at the trailhead. As always, carpooling recommended to help save the planet, and further enjoy the company of your fellow hikers. Click the link below: [https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/78a32d](https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/78a32d) Alltrails route: [route](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/afternoon-hike-at-north-peak-via-montara-mountain-trail-7f2cba8) Only those few heroic hikers who finish this hike alive will get to go to lunch at Puerto 27 Restaurant at 525 Crespi Dr. Pacifica, CA 94044, set on a hillside with great views of the ocean and a short 10 minute drive from the trailhead. The cuisine is Peruvian but should have something for every palate. And why not try a Pisco Sour, the national drink of Peru, but also claimed by Chili? Check out their reviews and menu. PLEASE REMEMBER TO MULTIPLY YOUR BILL BY 1.33 at this restaurant (FOR TAX AND TIP) AND TRY TO BRING CASH. The IOPQ will be : Have ever experienced a friendship breakup? (i.e, your friend in 5th grade said you had cooties, your friend got you in trouble with a teacher, parent, law enforcement, or significant other, your friend accused you of cheating in a boardgame? your friend turned out to be a psychopath who murdered someone, ya know the usual stuff?) ATTENDANCE: If you are signed up for a hike, or on the waitlist, please remove yourself to the "not going " list as soon as you become unsure about attending, so another wait lister can have adequate notice that they are going. **Also, it is not okay to just show up to a hike you are not listed as "going" to.** Hikers who violate these policies will have that information noted on their permanent record, and their parents may be notified. DO NOT ATTEND if you're experiencing any cold or flu symptoms, have a compromised immune system, or if you've been exposed to or tested positive for COVID-19. LIABILITY WAIVER By joining this group for any 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, death and/or economic loss of any kind or nature, arising in whole or in part out of the activities, advice, or information contained herein. Disclaimer: The South Bay Over 50 Social Hiking Group and its event organizer and members are not responsible for your safety. Outdoor activities are inherently dangerous. By signing up for these events, you agree to release the South Bay Over 50 Social Hiking Group and its event organizer and members from any responsibility, liability, or claim in law or in equity. If you don't agree to these terms, DO NOT join this meetup event. The South Bay Over 50 Social Hiking Group does not certify the expertise of its event organizer - I am a volunteer. All hike distances, routes and elevation gains are approximations and can vary from time to time. You are responsible for yourself. Please come prepared with appropriate hiking shoes, poles,