About us
Want to hike with others but cannot meet early in the am or hike for 4-6 hours? Do you find yourself hanging in the back of the pack with the sweep on other meetup hikes? Then, this is the group for you!
We are slower walkers (25-30mins per mile) that like to enjoy the scenery and the company. It’s more than just exercise and getting through the route as fast as you can. Walking in nature clears your mind and allows you to reconnect with yourself and your surroundings.
Our hikes will usually be 3 to 5 miles in Contra Costa and Bay Area. Explore the trails with us! All ages welcome.
Upcoming events
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Fernandez Ranch Hike (4 miles)
Fernandez Ranch, 1100 Christie Rd., Martinez, CA, USHi Sweeps. Join Randy for a fun 4 mile (~600ft elevation gain) Columbus Day hike at Fernandez Ranch. The hike includes a couple of steepish hills, which we will take on slowly. This well-maintained, preserved land, between Martinez and Hercules/Pinole Valley, is gorgeous with sweeping views of the Bay Area and surrounding hills. The historic 700+ acre property of Bernardo and Carlotta Fernandez is what remains of their 7000-acre ranch. It was preserved by John Muir Land Trust and opened to the public in 2010. Parking is free and there are restrooms near the parking area. Friendly dogs are welcome on leash.
Meeting place: Fernandez Ranch
https://maps.app.goo.gl/uFEuS1N1dZ9KsoNL7Use this link to setup or join a carpool:
https://groupcarpool.com/t/p8ney5We will hike at an average to slower pace (25-30 mins per mile) so we can enjoy the experience while we get the heart pumping. Please update your RSVP if you cannot attend, so as many people as possible can enjoy this hike.
LIABILITY WAIVER **By joining The Sweeps Hiking Group for any event, you hereby release it's 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. By participating in this event, you assume all risks of injury, damage, and economic loss, without limitation, and release providers of all liability. It is advisable to consult your doctor before you participate in any physical event or hiking activity. The organizer is not trained for emergency or medical services.
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Past events
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