Bay Area Hiking, Walking, Wellness Club

Hello Nature Lovers, Let's meet new friends, go for Green Exercises a Wellness Hike, enjoy the nature and the beauty of the healing mountains and redwood trees forests for our physical health and mental well-being😇

A Gen Inside Henry Cowell
Fall Creek, the northern unit of Henry Cowell Redwoods State park, is located in the Santa Cruz Mountains west of the town of Felton. The park has 2,390 acres–nearly the entire watershed of Fall Creek–and about 20 miles of hiking trails. Most of these trails follow old wagon and logging roads that once led to busy industrial sites.

Fall Creek is a place of peace and quiet for those who visit and a place of refuge for the animals and plants that live there. Please help protect and preserve the park’s rich history, plants, animals, and valuable watershed.

In the early 1950s, Samuel “Harry” Cowell proposed combining his family-owned property with an adjacent county-owned park to create a single park. Named after his father, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park was established in 1954.

The Fall Creek Unit was later deeded to the state in 1972 by the Cowell family’s foundation. The park contains nearly the entire Fall Creek watershed, extending southeast from Ben Lomond Mountain. Portions of the park were damaged by the CZU Fire in 2020 and closed, but trails were rebuilt and the park fully reopened in spring of 2022.

*Meetup 12noon San Lorenzo Valley High School
Student Parking Lot
**Hike time 12:30pm
7103 Hwy 9, Felton, CA 95018
GPS: https://maps.app.goo.gl/oyC9H3nYvzdQyiu87

Trail Length: 7 miles
Trails: Mostly shady
Route: Out & Back + Loop
Elevation Gain: 968 ft
Level: Moderate+
Dogs: are NOT allowed in the park, even on leash, to protect the park’s wildlife and habitat.

Bring smiles for miles! water, layers, Snacks, hiking poles
Wear Hiking shoes

Optional after hike our social Dinner place coming soon...

💚Thank you for carpooling!
Encouraging carpooling if you know each other well for everyone's safety. Please contact each other in a private message not in the message board. Thank you! https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/sr6yid

*Requested contribution suggested amount of $5-$20 to keep the club going!
​*Note: Thanks for joining our wellness club event, it does take time and money to make it happen. To support/keep our group alive and active, You can help! Dr.Heidi kindly asks for a contribution.
Your contribution will help us cover our costs and make our Meetups going even better.

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.

*LIABILITY WAIVER: By signing up for the wellness 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.

*Hike 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.

If anyone wishes to join our hike team, please answer the RSVP question every time when you sign up for our event. 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 7 miles without health issues we CANNOT approve you come to this hiking event.
*Please don't just walk in. Thank you for your cooperation!

I'm looking forward to meeting, hiking/walking 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
*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.

Hello Nature Enthusiasts! Ready to lace up those hiking boots and tackle the great outdoors? 🥾 Join us for a "green exercise" adventure at Castle Rock State Park, where the mountains aren’t just majestic—they’re healing! Let’s soak up the beauty of nature, make new friends, and give our physical and mental health the TLC it deserves. After all, who needs a gym when you’ve got mountain therapy? 🌲😇

Castle Rock State Park is a 5,242-acre state park of California, United States, located along the crest of the Santa Cruz Mountains and almost entirely in Santa Cruz County, with parts extending into Santa Clara County and San Mateo County.

Meet: 1:30pm Trailhead Castle Rock State Main Parking lot
Hike time: 2pm *No internet connection service in park
Castle Rock State Park. 15000 Skyline Blvd. Los Gatos, CA 95033
Google Map of Meeting Location: https://goo.gl/maps/tfzaMwYe2WHRGyjo8

Saratoga Gap Trail and Ridge Trail Loop is a lightly trafficked loop trail located near Los Gatos, CA that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate.

Level: Upper Intermediate Challenge at climbing rocks trails
Distance: 5 mile+ loop
Hike Time estimate: 2.5-3 hours
Elevation: 928 ft+
​​​*Some narrow rocky trails, please make sure you are physically​ able to handle this hike
Views: Incredible & Beautiful!
Parking $10 Fee
FYI: *Free State Park car parking pass available to pick up at any city Library
*On along the road: Free

*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, Thanks! https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/t3g06i

After hike optional dinner???
We'll decide after the hike Place TBD...

*Requested contribution suggested amount of $5-$20 keep the club going!
​*Note: Thanks for joining our wellness club event, it does take time and money to make it happen. To support/keep our group alive and active, You can help! Dr.Heidi kindly asks for a contribution, accepting in person.
Your contribution will help us cover our costs and make our Meetups going even better.

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 ​💞

Wear Hiking Shoes
Bring Smiles for Miles, Water, Jacket, Snacks, Hiking Poles...

⚠️ 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.

We are an intermediate hike group. Please be ready to keep up hiking with us from 5 miles to 8 miles without any health issues. If you don't workout, hiking a minimum of 5 miles regularly, this hiking event may not be a good fit for you.

*LIABILITY WAIVER: The event host/organizer is not for everyone's emergency or medical services. By signing up for the wellness 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.

*Hike 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.

*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
*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.

Hello Ocean Lovers, Let's meet up, go for a wellness Walking/Hiking at the Santa Cruz Lighthouse to Natural Bridges Beach, enjoy fresh ocean air, the Beautiful Sunset and Healing Sea for our physical health and Mental Well-being😇

Monarch Butterfly Magic at Natural Bridges
In Santa Cruz, we like to celebrate all creatures great and small, especially those of the migrating variety. On one end, we are captivated by the sight of a whale surfacing from the depths of the sea and, on the other, we delight in the spellbinding magic of a fluttering monarch butterfly.

Every fall and winter, Natural Bridges State Beach welcomes back the monarchs to their winter habitat in the eucalyptus grove, the only State Monarch Preserve in California. Starting in early to mid-October, the black and orange beauties start trickling in from colder climates to enjoy our moderate coastal weather. Scientifically speaking, monarchs are tropical butterflies and at no point in their life cycle – egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, butterfly – can they freeze, so they move with the warmer weather while migrating south.

The monarch butterfly is just one of several Santa Cruz migratory wildlife mascots. Be sure to experience their magic this fall and early winter at Natural Bridges State Beach. And BIG BONUS: Natural Bridges State Beach has a few additional mascot favorites in the eucalyptus trees! Horned owls have been nesting and calling the Natural Bridges’ eucalyptus grove home for several years, and sightings have been high this season! If you are looking to spot the horned owls, check with a Natural Bridges interpreter or docent and they can help direct where you might find them.

The largest wintering colonies of monarchs are found in Mexico, but smaller colonies can be seen across the western coast of California through the winter months (mid-October through mid-February).

Explore this out-and-back trail near Santa Cruz, California. Generally considered an easy route. This is a very popular area for birding, road biking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.

Santa Cruz Lighthouse was home to a busy port in the mid-1800s, with ships dropping anchor in the harbor to take on loads of redwood...

In about a mile, just off Point Santa Cruz, you will pass Steamer Lane, a famous surf spot for year-round competitions. On the other side of the point you can watch sea lions bask in the sun and see waves crashing for miles up the coastline. The path ends in another mile at Natural Bridges State Park.

Natural Bridges State Beach is a 65-acre California state park in Santa Cruz, CA. The park features a natural bridge across a section of the beach. It is also well known as a hotspot to see monarch butterfly migrations.

*Meet 1:30pm front the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
*Walk/hike time: 2pm
GPS map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sG6rvRWUhzjPGqp59
Address: 701 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Level: Easy
Distance: 5 miles+
Hiking: 2.5-3 hours
Elevation gain: 68 ft+
Route type: Out & back
Exposure: Sun
Views: Amazingly Beautiful
Parking: Free parking lot and nearby streets
Dogs: Not allowed

Optional:
After our walk/hike we can go to social dinner place TBD...

Encouraging carpooling if you know each other well for everyone's safety. Please contact each other in private message not in the message board. Thank you! https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/6fvray

Bring smiles for miles! Water, beach blanket, Snacks, wearing layers by the ocean...
Wear walking/hiking shoes

*Requested contribution suggested amount $5-$20 to keep the club going!
​*Note: Thanks for joining our wellness club event, it does take time and money to make it happen. To support/keep our group alive and active, You can help! Dr.Heidi kindly asks for a contribution, accept in person.
Your contribution will help us cover our costs and make our Meetups going even better.

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 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.

*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.

*We are an intermediate hike group. Please be ready to keep up hiking with us from 5-8 miles without any health issues.
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
*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.

Hello Nature Enthusiasts! Ready to lace up those hiking boots and tackle the great outdoors? 🥾 Join us for a "green exercise" adventure at Saratoga Quarry Park, where the mountains aren’t just majestic—they’re healing! Let’s soak up the beauty of nature, make new friends, and give our physical and mental health the TLC it deserves. After all, who needs a gym when you’ve got mountain therapy? 🌲😇

Want to get away? There's no need to take a flight to some far-off destination. Just jump in a car and head west on Highway 9 to Saratoga Quarry Park, 22000 Congress Springs Road. Located just 2 miles from downtown Saratoga, the tranquil and picturesque 64-acre property is a natural haven from the hustle and bustle of Silicon Valley.

Saratoga Quarry Park is a portal to the past and a gateway to the Santa Cruz Mountains, as well as a place to explore, play, and learn.

History: There were two active quarries on the site in the early 1900s. Both were converted from lime quarries into one gravel quarry after the purchase of the properties in 1908. In 1921, Santa Clara County bought the property and operated it as a rock and gravel quarry, which supplied the material for the county's roads. The County closed the quarry in 1967.

Following the 1967 closure, County employees used the site for recreational activities with their families and friends, with no public access. On their own time, they installed and maintained picnic tables, barbecue pits, and sitting areas. The site was used for parties, including an occasional wedding, until the late 1990s.

The City of Saratoga acquired the property in 2011 with a conservation easement and joint funding from the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District and Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department. The easement assures that the property will be retained as a natural scenic and open space area by restricting the property's use.

On October 31, 2015 the City of Saratoga unveiled the 64-acre Saratoga Quarry Park to the public. Guests are able to hike into history as the park still shows remnants of its past as an operating quarry back in 1900s.

Meet Time: 12:30pm & Hike time: 1pm
Meet: 12:30pm trailhead @ Saratoga Quarry Park parking lot
GPS: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KN6nFyMY2qyVJ1xu9
22000 Congress Springs Rd, Saratoga, CA 95070

Finish Time: 3:30pm Estimate
Length: 5 miles
Elevation Gain: 1,100 ft
Level: Moderate+
Route: Out & Back
Dog: No!

Bring Smiles for Miles! Water, Hiking poles, Snacks
Wear Hiking shoes, Layers

*Encouraging carpooling if you know each other well for everyone's safety. Please contact each other in a private message not in the message board. Thank you! https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/cgq9mx

After hike optional dinner???
We'll decide after the hike Place TBD...

*Requested contribution suggested amount of $5-$20 keep the club going!
​*Note: Thanks for joining our wellness club event, it does take time and money to make it happen. To support/keep our group alive and active, You can help! Dr.Heidi kindly asks for a contribution, accepting in person.
Your contribution will help us cover our costs and make our Meetups going even better.

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 ​💞

*DO NOT ATTEND if you're experiencing any cold or flu symptoms, have a compromised immune system.
We are an intermediate hike group. Please be ready to keep up hiking with us from 5 miles to 8 miles without any health issues. If you don't workout, hiking a minimum of 5 miles regularly, this hiking event may not be a good fit for you.

*LIABILITY WAIVER: The event host/organizer is not for everyone's emergency or medical services. By signing up for the wellness 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.

*Hike 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.

*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
*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.