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See all- Beautiful Muir Beach Loop, Small Group Hike, ~7 miles, 2BMuir Beach parking lot, Muir Beach, CA
Join us for a stunning loop starting at Muir Beach.
Click here for details and to RSVPOr you can click this link:
https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00000sHWCdIAO&mapLinkHref=https://maps.google.com/maps&daddr=Friday%20small%20group%20morning%20hike%20-%20Muir%20Beach%20Loop,%20Flowers,%20Views,%20%202B@37.862026,-122.575038 - POLE Walking for Exercise (Nordic Walking) At Lands End, For VeteransLands End, San Francisco, CA
Sierra Club Military Outdoors special program provides free training for Veterans and their family members. Join us to enjoy fresh air, spectacular views and excellent exercise.
Pole Walking for exercise is also called Nordic Walking. Studies have shown you can recruit significantly more calories using poles over regular walking. You're using about 90% of your muscles while walking. You'll feel invigorated, taller and more confident! And, you'll be walking YOUNG.
Carrying weights is a terrible idea on many levels. Pole Walking engages the largest muscle in your back as well as core and arm muscles – while you’re walking.
Top quality poles provided for your use or bring your own, but you will need your rubber tips because this lovely path is paved. End time approximate.
Here are more BENEFITS of Learning Optimal Use of POLES:
- Achieve, maintain, even regain mobility
- Reduce risk of falling
- Use your upper body muscles to improve strength and help preserve your joints
- Reduce stress on knees, hips and spine
- Maintain & restore spine function; improve bone density
- Poles are sporty (and FUN), so encourage compliance and use
- Improve performance on a variety of terrain – expand your capabilities & horizons
- Using poles encourages focus so that you can more easily achieve these many benefits
- Enjoy the outdoors, connect with your buddies and get great exercise!
The triple win of poles is that (1) you’re able to engage your whole body while walking and (2) you can connect with your buddies while (3) enjoying the beautiful outdoors.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Please only reserve a spot if you truly intend to come. If you have to cancel, please advise the leader so another veteran can benefit from this training. To register, click this link:
https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00000pGex5IAC&mapLinkHref=https://maps.google.com/maps&daddr=POLE%20Walking%20for%20Exercise%20(Nordic%20Walking)%20At%20Lands%20End,%20For%20Veterans@37.779662,-122.511596 - Briones Regional Park Loop from Bear Creek TrailheadNeeds location
This event is sponsored by the Sierra Club's Sierra Singles group. But everybody is welcome on the group's hikes, regardless of their relationship status.
There is a $5.00 parking fee to park inside the park. Some people like to park along Bear Valley Road and hike in and out the roughly extra ½ mile to the trailheads.
There are toilets and potable water at the start and end of the hike.
Leader
Brian Howell (bdhowell@gmail.com)Cost
$5.00 parking fee (see note above)Overview
Our moderate route is 6.7 miles long with 1,161' total elevation gain. The hike should take about four hours, including a 20-minute lunch break.Fitness Level
Moderate (2b). 6.7 miles and 1,161' total elevation gain.All Trails Link
Briones Regional Park Loop from Bear Creek TrailheadMeeting Point
We'll meet at the Bear Creek Trailhead, by the fire road gate by the parking lot farthest into the park. There will be parking lots on both your left and right as you enter the park; our meeting place is at the end of the road.What to Bring
Good shoes, appropriate clothing, 2.0 liters of H20, lunch, snacks, maybe something to share (cookies and candies always go over well).Liability Waiver
Signature of a Liability Waiver is required for participation in all Sierra Club outings. You'll be asked to sign the Waiver by the leader before the hike begins. If you would like to preview a copy of the Waiver before the hike, please email bdhowell@gmail.com.Carpooling
We recommend that you not carpool unless you are traveling with family members. COVID is still a threat. Carpools are at the risks of the participants.Dogs (other than service animals)
Dogs are not permitted on this hike.
(Dogs are not permitted on any Sierra Club outing unless specifically permitted in the individual outing's description. Further, some venues prohibit even service animals.)Cancellation Policy
Any rain cancels
