Backpacking San Francisco

Join THE's 4th Annual Team St Jude's Walk/Run - In Loving Memory of Our Friend

Pacifica Mori Point 8.2 Mile Moderate Hike

**SIGN WAIVER HERE:** [https://www.sleeplateandhike.com/waiver-signing-form/](https://www.sleeplateandhike.com/waiver-signing-form/) For us to hold our large events at local parks, the local parks require us to carry insurance for our events. To participate in our events, please sign this waiver (required by our insurance underwriter) for each event. Please do so online prior to arriving (works on mobile) **Level**: Moderate **Total Distance**: 8.2 miles (out-and-back with loops) **Hiking Time**: 3-4 hours **Elevation Change**: 909 feet **Facilities**: Restrooms available at the Taco Bell Cantina break stop (none on the trail otherwise) Sleep Late and Hike Dog Policy: No Dogs. Learn more: [https://www.sleeplateandhike.com/tutorials/sleep-late-and-hike-dog-policy/](https://www.sleeplateandhike.com/tutorials/sleep-late-and-hike-dog-policy/) **Breaks**: We will take a 30-minute snack/early dinner break at the Taco Bell Cantina (the beachfront one at Linda Mar) about halfway through, and short breaks as needed to keep the group hiking together. Wait at each intersection for a hike leader. **Pace**: Leisurely — nobody gets left behind. **Sun exposure:** This hike is fully exposed with no shade. Bring a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses. Please read our tutorial for hiking in the sun: [https://www.sleeplateandhike.com/tutorials/how-to-hike-in-the-sun/](https://www.sleeplateandhike.com/tutorials/how-to-hike-in-the-sun/) **Recommended Maps:** *NPS Mori Point*: [https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/moripoint.htm](https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/moripoint.htm) https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/upload/sb-mori-2008-508_4-15-26.pdf GPS Coordinates for meeting place: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/BMe2zZBByHeVXiGz5?g_st=ic](https://maps.app.goo.gl/BMe2zZBByHeVXiGz5?g_st=ic) Degrees Decimal Format for Google Maps: 37.6251844, -122.4883832 Nearest street address: 2600 Francisco Blvd, Pacifica, CA 94044 (Sharp Park Golf Course) Getting there: Please use the Google maps link at the top to plan your own route from your home. **Weather and sunset:** Check the forecast before you leave: [https://www.wunderground.com/weather/us/ca/pacifica](https://www.wunderground.com/weather/us/ca/pacifica) Sunset on Oct 31 is 6:12 PM — we'll be back at the cars well before dark. **Meeting place** Parking lot by Sharp Park Golf Course, 2600 Francisco Blvd, Pacifica, CA Parking: Free lot by the Sharp Park Golf Course. Start from the south end. The Mori Point trailhead lot itself only fits a handful of cars, so we meet at the golf course lot. There's also street parking along Lakeside Dr and Fairway Dr. Parking is limited on Saturdays, so please carpool if you can, and plan to arrive early. **Carpooling** We will use this link for carpooling: [https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/kx8yjc](https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/kx8yjc) **Hiking Map:** [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/afternoon-paddle-e3bc4e7-7](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/afternoon-paddle-e3bc4e7-7) **Hiking Directions:** Start at the parking lot by Sharp Park Golf Course. -> From the parking lot, head north on Bradford Way -> Left on Lakeside Ave -> Left on the Promenade -> Up the stairs -> Right on Headlands Trail, then right onto Mori Point -> Short break at Mori Point to enjoy the views -> Take Bluff Trail south to Rockaway Beach -> Continue south with short stops at Pacifica State Beach and San Pedro Beach -> Lunch break at the Taco Bell Cantina -> Return north the same way: beach to Rockaway, Bluff Trail back up to Mori Point, Headlands Trail to the Promenade, then Bradford Way back to the parking lot PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE EVENT DESCRIPTION ABOVE BEFORE POSTING A MESSAGE.

Hike from San Francisco to Sausalito

Backpack Gorgeous Paradise Lake

1. Saturday hike about 7 1/2 miles, 1300 elevation, each way, https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/paradise-lake-trail gain to Paradise Lake from Donner Pass. 2. Sunday, relax at the lake, do short day hike, read, enjoy 3. Monday hike out about 7 1/2 miles, 1300 elevation 4. PLEASE text me at 530-450-5768 so we can go over your backpacking experience and fitness level. I do this for everyone's safety and enjoyment. 5. It is a very slow, picture taking pace, 1 mile per hour. 6. There is no cost for the trip. 7. PARTICIPATION IN THIS MEETUP AFFIRMS THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREED TO THE FULL LEGAL DISCLAIMER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY on Meetup’s Backpackers of the American West's website, https://www.meetup.com/backpackers-of-the-american-west/ 8. I Kathi Simonsen reserve the sole right to modify the trip itinerary as I deem necessary at any time. 9.

Fly-Fishing Trip Planning (SF Coffee Meetup)

This is the first Last-Minute-Fly-Fishing-Trips meetup! Come meet in SF for coffee. The goal is to plan a last minute October or November fly-fishing trip and hopefully this can be the beginnings of a new ongoing friend group. **A little bit about me:** I'm a 28M and Bay Area native. I go on frequent (last min) fly fishing trips. Sometimes the weather is good, the bite is on, and I've got a free weekend! **Looking for:** beginner to pro level fly-fishers. You own (or have access to) your own gear, and have caught some fish before! You are give or take between 25-40yrs old. (all genders welcome!) **Possible locations include:** * Stanislaus River (trout) day trip or 1 night * McCloud River (trout) 2 night trip minimum. * Upper Sacramento River (trout) 2 night trip minimum. * Yosemite (trout) 1 night trip minimum. * Trinity River (steelhead) 2 night trip minimum. * Others (open to suggestion)

Visit Carolands Chateau (Hillsborough)

Yosemite Half Dome Backpacking

Hit your bucket list with all the feels on this women’s guided hiking and backpacking weekend! During your Yosemite Half Dome Hike adventure, tour Yosemite National Park as you climb the famous cables of Half Dome with ladies who do their own stunts. Live out every last one of those John Muir nature quotes in the backcountry of Yosemite National Park. Mountains calling? Check. Between two pines? Check. Walk with nature? Double-check. **GUIDED BACKPACKING IN YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK BACKCOUNTRY** Romp through the backcountry on a demanding, yet epic backpacking trip. Meet your new woman crushes in the Yosemite Valley as the landscape gives way to mountains, waterfalls, and a piney perfume that’ll make Yankee Candle totally jelly. Mother Nature swiped ALL THE WAY right. Leave the phone on airplane mode to immerse yourself in stunning national park backcountry over the course of four epic days. Climb steep, challenging trails to look down upon the Valley with a panoramic view that includes Mt. Starr King, Half Dome, Nevada Falls, Illilouette Falls, and plenty of ant-sized tourists with tiny selfie sticks. **HALF DOME: HIKING TO THE TOP** Fuel up for the real MVP—the famous cables of Half Dome! Blast that hiker booty (and bring plenty of water) while ascending 500 feet up a .5 mile of steps carved into the rock. Then, the real fun begins. It’s a 400-foot gain up the top of Half Dome with some points at 70%+ grades. Pace your footwork on wooden slabs spaced out on the climb as you get the upper body workout of a lifetime. Worth it? HELL YES! **BACKPACKING EQUIPMENT PROVIDED** Don’t have backpacking equipment, but can Beastmaster the stairs? Perfect. Explorer Chick has you covered with: * a backpack * sleeping bag * sleeping pad * shared tent All you need to do is show up for this Yosemite Half Dome Hike to backpack like a boss and get that National Parks bucket list checked. **See the website for full itinerary, details and to book.** [https://explorerchick.com/adventures/yosemite-half-dome-hike-backpacking](https://explorerchick.com/adventures/yosemite-half-dome-hike-backpacking/) **Say Hello 👋** **💻** Website: [https://explorerchick.com/](https://explorerchick.com/) 📧 Email: hello@explorerchick.com 📸 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/](https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/) ❤️ Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/](https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/) 👯‍♀️ Facebook Group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick](https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick) 🎥 TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick](https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick)

Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park Day Hike, French Trail Special

Zion and Bryce Hiking and Glamping

Unreal hoodoos? Check. Slot canyons? Majestic overlooks? Check. All this and more (like heated tents with electricity) await you during our Women’s Hiking and Glamping in Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon weekend adventure! **BRYCE CANYON HIKING AND BEGINNER-FRIENDLY CANYONEERING** Escape to prehistoric Utah where you’ll hike stupid-pretty trails in Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park. Wade through the Virgin River below 1,500′ canyon walls in the Narrows. Spend an entire day exploring Bryce Canyon National Park. Ghost the tourists as you wander deep into orange hoodoos. Explore areas of Zion so remote, they can only be reached by rappelling, scrambling, and down-climbing on a beginner-friendly canyoneering route. **ZION NATIONAL PARK’S SCOUT LOOKOUT** Beastmaster up the West Rim Trail to Scout Lookout and enjoy some of the best views in Zion National Park. You’ll hike through Refrigerator Canyon, and shimmy up all 21 of Walters Wiggles to Scout Lookout with panoramic views of Zion Canyon and Virgin River. Afterward, dry your pits as you descend the trail to an easier hike around the scenic streams of Upper and Lower Emerald Pools. **GLAMPING** Every night you’ll rest your head in Insta-worthy glamping tents bordering Zion National Park. Kick it by the campfire under a diamond sky with goddesses who aren’t afraid to get dirty. **See the website for full itinerary, details and to book.** [https://explorerchick.com/adventures/hiking-glamping-zion-bryce-canyon](https://explorerchick.com/adventures/hiking-glamping-zion-bryce-canyon) **Say Hello 👋** 💻 Website: [https://explorerchick.com/](https://explorerchick.com/) 📧 Email: [hello@explorerchick.com](http://hello@explorerchick.com/) 📸 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/](https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/) ❤️ Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/](https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/) 👯‍♀️ Facebook Group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick](https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick) 🎥 TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick](https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick)

Roaming Lake Merced and the Dunes

This is a route we did about eighteen months ago, and I wanted to try it again. We start off in the Lakeshore district, close to the zoo, pass across Lake Merced, and tackle the dunes between Fort Funston and Great Highway. This roam is pretty flat, but we will have a fair amount of sand and dirt to traverse. *Bringing water, snacks, and layers for all the microclimates is the way to go.* *These roams are offered by donation. They are one way I am able to pay my rent in San Francisco.* *Punctuality is always appreciated, for the sake of everybody's time. Please send a message on the app before the start if you are running late, and we will either wait (up to ten minutes) of I will direct you on how to catch up. Once we get underway I have to focus on those who are there, and most likely won't respond.* *Generally half the people who sign up don't actually show up on the day. I do track flakiness and remove people who have a poor attendance record. It is discourteous to those on the waitlist who would like to attend.* *Sending me a message explaining that you can't make it is always appreciated.*

Backgammon and Brews

Welcome to Backgammon and Brews! Come play a game, grab a beer, hang out and meet someone new. All skill levels welcome! BYOB (Bring your own board) is highly encouraged! We'll have a couple boards to get people started but the more the merrier. Also feel free to join our WhatsApp group! Not everyone is on Meetup. DM me on meetup for the link.

Smoky Mountain Boots and Roots Hiking

**OVERVIEW** Are you into endless views? Old-growth forests? Mist bouncing off a 100-foot waterfall hitting your face? Then spend a long weekend with a small group of women hiking the best trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (including parts of the Appalachian Trail). Channel your inner goat girl as you stroll through iconic scenery and listen to stories of the women who helped shape the Smokies. Take a brief break from the trail living out your pottery fantasies throwing clay on the wheel and sculpting your very own mug. Then kick back like a queen with nightly glamping near Gatlinburg, TN. **BOOTS = HIKING** Get your blues and greens in on three stunning hikes that don’t even look real. The views from Charlies Bunion and Ramsay Cascades are complete madness. Wind your way through pine trees and over classic creek crossings that make you momentarily consider a coonskin hat. (But not really, because animals ♥️) **ROOTS = HER-STORY** Did you know a woman was the first settler to move to the Smoky Mountains? You didn’t? That’s because Martha Jane Huskey Ogle’s husband called dibs on the fame. Learn about the deliciously woman-heavy history of a wilderness that man tried real hard to claim as his own. Your Explorer Chick guide will drop all the juicy gossip, connecting you to the goosebumpy sisterhood who walked before you. Deep dive into Appalachian crafts straddling a wheel and molding a coffee mug with your very own hands. Local artists will guide you through the entire pottery process and only help when needed. After 10 weeks of drying, firing, and glazing, your mug will show up at your doorstep. Surprise! Relive the SHE-nanigans of your Smokies trip. **YOU FEELING MAX COMFY WHILE GLAMPING** Put your feet up in total Insta-worthy digs at our adorable glamping site minutes from Gatlinburg. You will sleep in a tent that has been tastefully decorated and luxuriously appointed with WiFi and temperature control – with meals freshly prepared at camp by your Explorer Chick guides. You only have one task after hiking: RELAX. **ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHTS:** * Hike the Appalachian Trail to the sweeping panaromic views from Charlies Bunion * Get up close and personal with the Smokies tallest waterfall, Ramsey Cascades * Learn how to work clay on a wheel as you create your one of a kind glazed coffee mug * Kick back at camp with breakfasts and dinners cooked by your Explorer Chick guides. * Sleep easy at our Glamping site with canvas tents outfitted with all the creature comforts. * Relax with a comprehensive itinerary that makes the logistics, transportation, navigation, meal planning, lodging, and everything between easy. * Geek out with supportive and encouraging Explorer Chicks on a private, women-only, small group adventure tour. **See the website for full details and to book.** [https://explorerchick.com/adventures/womens-smoky-mountain-boots-and-roots-hiking-trip/](https://explorerchick.com/adventures/womens-smoky-mountain-boots-and-roots-hiking-trip/) **Say Hello 👋** 💻 Website: [https://explorerchick.com/](https://explorerchick.com/) 📧 Email: [hello@explorerchick.com](http://hello@explorerchick.com/) 📸 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/](https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/) ❤️ Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/](https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/) 👯‍♀️ Facebook Group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick](https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick) 🎥 TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick](https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick)