What we’re about
Welcome to Bay Area Hiking, Walking, Wellness Club!
Where Healthy Living Meets Lifelong Friendships and Love!
Our club is all about embracing a healthy lifestyle, nurturing a positive mindset, and reveling in the beauty of nature. If you're someone who enjoys Green Exercise outdoor workouts, and can hike/walk 5-8 miles without health issues (do consult your personal physician), we invite you to join us.
Here's what makes us special:
*Transformative Events: Our club events bring people together, fostering new friendships and even sparking love stories. The benefits are profound, including better health, reduced stress, and the end of isolation.
*Safety First: Your well-being is our top priority. We strictly follow CDC guidelines and protocols. If you're feeling unwell, we kindly ask you to wait until you're better to join us.
For everyone's safety and convenience, we encourage carpooling among those who know each other well.
*Stunning Locations: We're fortunate living in the bay area to have shaded forests, mountain trails, and beach walks with amazing ocean sunsets nearby. Your suggestions for new areas to explore are always welcome.
*Convenient Scheduling: Enjoy our thoughtfully scheduled events, mostly in the late morning, afternoon, and evenings, to fit your personal schedule. Allowing you to get your beauty sleep, and even your morning 'errands' are merely a stylish sprint to fetch that perfect breakfast or cup of coffee.
*Inclusivity: Whether you're reuniting with old friends or looking to meet new people while exercising outdoors, you'll find a warm and welcoming community here.
**How does nature nurture the brain? **After a 60-minute walk in nature, activity in brain regions involved in stress processing decreases...
Mental health prescription: Nature
Being in nature can boost your mood and improve mental health. Spending quality time in the great outdoors reduces stress, calms anxiety, and can lead to a lower risk of depression, according to a study done by researchers at Stanford University. In addition to having mental health benefits, being outdoors opens up your senses to your surroundings and improves your sensory perception. Taking in the sights, smells, and feelings of nature has so many health benefits it can even be prescribed by a doctor.
Our Club 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 💞
*Note: We appreciate your support to keep our club thriving. Your donation/contribution helps cover our costs and enhance our meetups.
A small event fee helps cover organizing costs, including planning, permits, and many other expenses that go into making these events happen. A lot of time and effort goes into researching trails, securing permits, and managing unexpected challenges. Your support helps keep these adventures going—thank you for being part of the journey!
*When you attend our group events, implied consent is assumed for photography. If you prefer not to be photographed, please feel free to let people know.
Join us and be part of a community that not only promotes wellness but also nurtures lifelong friendships and, in some cases, love stories. We look forward to meeting you and making lasting memories together!
Yours in good health,
Dr. Heidi Fu, DAOM
Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
American Heart Association CPR and First Aid Instructor
Text: 1-(408)-982-7277
www.heidifu.com
*Follow me on Instagram: dr.heidifu
❤️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.
"No Trolling or Disruptive Behavior" Rule:
We welcome positive, respectful participation. Trolling, disruptive behavior, or posting negative comments about event requested contributions, fees, logistics, or organizer decisions will result in removal from the group.
A small event contribution fee helps cover organizing costs. If you don’t agree with the contribution fee or the event, please simply skip it. Negative or disruptive comments may result in removal from the Club!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- 💚 Mood Boost🍻 Beer Can 🏖️ Beach 🌊 Walk 5 miles Memorial Day 🇺🇲Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Beachside, Aptos, CA
Hello Ocean Lovers, Let's meet new friends go for a Wellness walking at the beach 5 miles, enjoy fresh ocean air, meeting new friends, the Beautiful Ocean and Healing Sea for our physical health and mental well-being😇
Rio Del Mar Beach: Expansive, popular beach featuring swimming, picnicking, scenic ocean views & nearby restaurants.
Rio Del Mar is Spanish for, river of the sea. It's the perfect beach to escape the Santa Cruz crowds. This beach is nestled in a neighborhood in Aptos with a cafe, bar, restaurant and parking right next to the beach.
Beer Can Beach is located just to the north of the Seascape Resort, It’s a popular spot to take your dog for a walk. It’s also just a great place to enjoy the beach away from the crowds.
*Meet at 2:30pm and *Beach Walk time: 3pm
In front of the Venus Spirits Cocktails-by the beach parking lot
GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/5VWD2Kpgg9cpmsoW6
Address: 131 Esplanade, Aptos, CA 95003Encouraging 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/hrby6g
Level: Easy
Distance: 5 miles
Elevation: 38ft
Walking Time: 2.5-3 hours
Parking: Free
Dog: No*Bring Smiles for Miles, Water, Snacks, Sunscreens,,, beach blanket...
*Wearing beach walk shoes, sandals or bare feet, by the ocean can be windy and/or foggy, so wear layersOptional dinner after beach walking place TBD...
*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 💞
*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.
*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 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. - Mood Boost 💚Green Exercise 5 miles 🥾Baylands Nature Preserve🐧🐣🦅🦢🦆2698 Terminal Blvd, Palo Alto, CA
Hello Nature Lovers, Let's meet new friends and go on a Green Exercise wellness hike, enjoy the nature and the beauty of one of the best bird watching areas on the west coast for our physical health and mental well-being😇
Baylands Nature Preserve
Bounded by Mountain View and East Palo Alto, the 1,940-acre Baylands Preserve is one of the largest tracts of undisturbed marshland remaining in the San Francisco Bay. Fifteen miles of multi-use trails provide access to a unique mixture of tidal and fresh water habitats.Many consider this area to be one of the best bird watching areas on the west coast. The preserve has a substantial resident population of birds as well as being a major migratory stopover on the Pacific Flyway.
Enjoy this 5 mile loop trail near Palo Alto, California. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 50 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, fishing, and road biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
*Meet 12:30pm at Swift Crossing
Address: 2698 Terminal Blvd, Palo Alto, CA 94303
GPS map: https://goo.gl/maps/BegQFXqs2nbvNcZPA
**Hike time: 1pm
Parking free on the streets
Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve Trailhead
Address: 2690-2698 Terminal Blvd, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Level: Easy
Distance: 5-6 miles mini loop+ out & back
Hike Time estimate: 2-3 hours+
Elevation gain: 80ft
Views: Best bird watching, Wildflowers, Views
No shade
Trail: Partially paved
Dogs: No
Wear Hiking/Walking Shoes
Bring Smiles for Miles, Water, dress layers, Snacks, Sunscreens, Binocular*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/w9n3h5
*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 💞
*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 maybe is not a good fit for you.
*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 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
*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. - 💚Green Exercise 5 miles 🥾Hike Castle Rock State Park 🏞️Castle Rock State Park - Main Parking Lot, Los Gatos, CA
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: 12:30pm Trailhead Castle Rock State Main Parking lot
Hike time: 1pm *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/tfzaMwYe2WHRGyjo8Saratoga 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: 1,000 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...*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. - Berkeley Marina Waterfront 💚 Green Excises 🥾Walk/Hike César Chávez Park1 Spinnaker Way, Berkeley, CA
Hello Nature Lovers, Let's go for a Green Exercise 5 miles, meet new friends wellness walk/hike Berkeley Marina, César Chávez Park enjoy the fresh Marine air for our physical Health and Mental well-being😇
César Chávez Park, built on the site of a former landfill, offers a wide range of recreational opportunities in a marina setting witspectacular views of the three bay bridges, Alcatraz, and Angel Island.
The Berkeley Marina is the westernmost portion of the city of Berkeley, California, located west of the Eastshore Freeway (Interstate 80 and 580) at the foot of University Avenue on San Francisco Bay. Narrowly speaking, "Berkeley Marina" refers only to the city marina, but in common usage, it applies more generally to the surrounding area.
The Berkeley Marina was originally part of the open waters of San Francisco Bay. The original shoreline ran a few yards west of the Southern Pacific (now Union Pacific) tracks on Third Street. The area was gradually filled in over the years.
Remnants of the original length of the Berkeley Pier
In 1909, the City built a municipal wharf at the foot of University Avenue which was used primarily for freight. Starting in 1926, the Golden Gate Ferry Company began construction of the Berkeley Pier. It was built out from the foot of University Avenue about 3.5 miles into the Bay. On June 16, 1927, auto ferry service began. between the Berkeley Pier and the Hyde Street Pier in San Francisco, a pier shared with the Sausalito ferry.Berkeley Marina Loop Trail
Enjoy this 5-mile loop trail near Berkeley, California. Generally considered an easy route. This is a popular trail for birding, road biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.*Meetup: 2pm at Parking lot Berkeley Marina Parking
Berkeley Marina Parking
Address: Spinnaker Way, Berkeley, CA 94720
Map GPS: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KJWZave7BqUaqa6f7*Walk/Hike time: 2:30pm
Level: Easy
Length: 5 miles
Elevation gain: 55ft+
Route type: Loop
Dog No!Bring smiles for miles! Water, Snacks,
Wearing walking/hiking shoes, Layers, Sun Protection*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, Thanks! https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/hqzxb5
Optional: After walk/hike dinner at Berkeley place coming soon...
*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 💞
*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.
*We are an intermediate hike group. Please be ready to keep up hiking with us from 5 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 walk/hike 5 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.
