🥾 New Year's Day 2026 Golden Gate Bridge Hike! (with SF Bay Area Outings)

Kick Off the New Year RIGHT with an Epic Hike! Start your 2026 on the right foot—literally! We're teaming up once again with the San Francisco Bay Area Outings Meetup group for a spectacular New Year's Day hike, and you're invited to join in the fun.

Here’s the scoop (2 RSVPs for all you need to know!):

• RSVP here so we know to keep an eye out for you!
• For all the juicy details (including carpooling and transit options), head over to the San Francisco Bay Area Outings page on Meetup: SF Bay Area Outings - Golden Gate to New Year Day Hike - Thursday 1-1-2026. Note: You may need to join their group to see the information.
• PLEASE RSVP on San Francisco Bay Area Outings' page too to receive updates shared before the event. (Remember to RSVP here too!)

We’re expecting a big crowd—100+ fellow hikers from San Francisco Bay Area Outings Meetup group will be joining us with their host, Hamid, leading the way—so the more, the merrier!

Hike Description:
We will start from Crissy Field Center (1199 East Beach) in San Francisco at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 1, then walk to the midpoint of the Golden Gate Bridge and return through the heart of the Presidio.

HIKE SUMMARY:
DESTINATION: Crissy Field Center/ Golden Gate Bridge/ Presidio
DATE: 1-1-2026 (Thursday)
LENGTH: 7 miles
ELEVATION GAIN: 600 feet
START TIME: 11:30 a.m.
FINISH TIME: 4:00 p.m. (Estimate)
DIFFICULTY: Moderate (easier than our usual hikes)
🅿️ PARKING: Free at Crissy Field!

BRING: sunscreen/hat, coat, at least 2 liters of water (~2 quarts), snack, rugged walking shoes, smiling face, all the usual essentials. (There is no lunch break, but a short stop to grab a snack after the GG Bridge.)

NOTE: A voluntary donation (suggested amount: $5) will be collected at the end of the hike to help support San Francisco Bay Area Outings Meetup group.

* STARTING POINT *
11:30 a.m. in front of Crissy Field Center, 1199 East Beach, San Francisco. Google Map of location: https://goo.gl/maps/NjxQjbrtT9J2
Further information on Crissy Field at URL: Crissy Field Info

Link to the route on AllTrails: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/ggb-to-2022-via-lincoln-blvd-3091d86?u=i&sh=5ekswr

💚 To find your New Beginnings hosts, look for our sparkly GREEN streamers on a pole! Hosts will be wearing colorful bead necklaces.

📲 For day of event inquiries, text your New Beginnings' Hosts: Gabriela 415-987-9507, Yvette 408-499-0141, or Bill 408-859-5432.

❓Hike questions? Email Hamid (of SF Bay Area Outings): hamidsaadat@gmail.com. Text him (day of hike only): 408-836-3435.

✍🏻 Feel free to use the comments section below to coordinate rides or form a group to take public transit together with your New Beginnings friends.

☀️ Let’s make this New Year’s Day unforgettable—fresh air, great company, and stunning Bay Area views await! 🌟 🌊

🔴 Support Our Group
We rely on annual member donations to cover Meetup fees and occasional venue rentals (like this one!). If you haven’t yet donated for 2026, please consider giving $20 (cash) directly to the event host—with your name attached. New to the group? Enjoy a couple of events first — then chip in if it feels like a good fit!

🔴 Liability Reminder
By participating in any New Beginnings Social Event, you and your guests RELEASE and DISCHARGE the organizers, hosts, and fellow participants from all liability for injuries, illness, damages, death, issues relating to privacy or economic loss arising from activities, advice, or information provided. Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk. You are responsible for your safety, belongings, and transportation decisions. Choose carpool drivers carefully and consider leaving valuables at home.