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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Black Diamond Star Mine [5 miles]
Black Diamond Mines - Frederickson gate, Frederickson Lane, Antioch, CA, USJoin Randy in Black Diamond Regional Park for a scenic, mud-free hike along the Stewartsville and Star Mine Trails. This hike is a little under 5 miles, with a gradual elevation gain of less than 600 feet. We will stop for lunch at the Star Mine picnic structure at the hike half way point. After lunch, we will side track for a quick mine tunnel exploration. The Prospect Tunnel is 400 feet long in total, with 200 feet open for exploration by flashlight. 😮 The tunnel was driven in the 1860s by miners looking for commercial coal. Those who have already walked the tunnel, or don't wish to, can continue back to the parking lot after lunch.
There is no restroom at the hike starting point, but there is a restroom at the mid point lunch stop on the hike. There is no parking fee. Friendly dogs on a leash are welcome on this hike.
Hike start location: Park at the very end of Frederickson Lane. https://maps.app.goo.gl/A9oMHALdio2hM9gu6
Text Randy in the event of any problems or questions: 925-518-8439
We will hike at an average to slower pace (25-30 mins per mile) so we can enjoy the experience and still get the heart pumping. Please update your RSVP if you find that you are unable to attend the 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.
30 attendees
Crockett Hills to Port Costa Hike
Eckley Pier, 5700 Eckley Rd, Crockett, CA, 94525, CA, USJoin Randy on a scenic hike in the Crockett hills along the the Bull Valley and Carquinez Loop Overlook Trail to Port Costa. About 4+ miles, 600ft elevation. Enjoy magnificent views of blue water of the Carquinez Strait to the north, and rolling hills of Crockett to the south. We'll stop in the quaint village of Port Costa for our lunch stop at an outdoor patio with benches and tables. Well-behaved dogs on leash are welcome.
Meet in the parking lot at Eckley Pier in Crockett. Make sure to go to the bottom of the hill (not the first parking lot at the top of the hill). There is a restroom (of sorts 😂) at the hike starting point.
You may call or text Randy at 925-518-8439 if you have a question or problem.
Eckley Pier
https://maps.app.goo.gl/wv9uqrGis2dUG4E19LIABILITY 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 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.
30 attendees
Past events
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