Backpacking San Francisco

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

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)

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.*

Black & Dating: A Black-Centered Mixer Open to All

Whether you’re African American or simply interested in meeting Black singles, this is a wonderful opportunity to expand your social circle, spark new friendships, and perhaps even meet someone special. **Adult** **Singles of all races and ethnicities are warmly welcome**. Adults of all ages. Dress to impress and enjoy an evening of lively conversation at a lovely restaurant. Our signature FUN Mixer Game makes it effortless to meet lots of interesting people—breaking the ice naturally and ensuring everyone has a chance to connect. No awkward moments, just great conversations and a fun, welcoming atmosphere! Adults of all ages are welcome. **[TICKETS](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/african-american-singles-those-who-love-them-tickets-2002157563168?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true)**: $30/early birds; $40/advance; $50/door, if space permits. These events often sell out, so we recommend purchasing a ticket early. RSVP does NOT guarantee you a spot, only if you prepay online by credit card. WHEN: Thursday, October 15, 2026, 7-9pm. WHERE: [DACHA](http://dachaprojects.com/), 1085 Sutter Street, San Francisco CA. Free street parking in SF after 6pm. We request that everyone purchase at least one drink so that this fine venue invites us back! CO-SPONSORED by *The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area*, and dozens of singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit [The Seva Foundation](https://www.seva.org/), to restore sight to the blind. MORE PARTIES at [[www.thepartyhotline.com](http://www.thepartyhotline.com/)](). · [National Singles Day Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-singles-week-speed-dating-for-40s50s-tickets-1996885269596?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 40s/50s, Sep 26, Emeryville · [Silicon Valley Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silicon-valley-speed-dating-for-30s40s-tickets-1998025308483?aff=oddtdtcreator), 30s/40s, Oct 1, Santa Clara · [50 & Fabulous, 50+](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/50-fabulous-party-for-single-professionals-50-tickets-1995324979727?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), Oct 3, San Francisco · [Speed Dating for 40s/50s at fun hotel](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speed-dating-for-40s50s-at-fun-union-square-hotel-tickets-1995325455149?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), Oct 10, San Francisco · [Master Speed Dating!](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/master-speed-dating-online-seminar-for-men-tickets-2000213001933?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true) Online Seminar, all ages, Oct 11 · [African American Singles & Those Who Love Them](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/african-american-singles-those-who-love-them-tickets-2002157563168?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), all ages, Oct 15, SF · [Single and Ready to Mingle](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/single-and-ready-to-mingle-50-tickets-1998161677366?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 50+, Oct 18, Tiburon · [Peninsula Speed Dating for 30s/40s](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/sfosadt-doubletree-san-francisco-airport-south-blvd/), Oct 25, South San Francisco · [Rooftop Party at Spectacular Hotel](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rooftop-party-at-lovely-napa-hotel-tickets-2001262960387?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 40+, Oct 25, Napa · [Halloween Party](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/halloween-party-for-single-professionals-21-49-tickets-1999052946175?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 21-49, Oct 31, San Francisco · [Halloween Party](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/halloween-costume-party-dance-for-single-professionals-50-tickets-1999054831815?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 50+, Oct 31, Mill Valley · [Peninsula 50+ Mixer](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peninsula-mixer-for-50-tickets-1999055415561?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), Nov 1, Burlingame · Christmas Mixer, 40+, Dec 13, Tiburon FOLLOW US ON **[INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/singlesbayarea/)**. **[VIDEO](https://www.instagram.com/p/DETWrxSvvvW/)** from our New Years Eve Bash. PLEASE NOTE: The number of people who RSVP on this meetup doesn't reflect all who have registered or will be attending. We promote our events on 26 different singles meetups and dozens of major websites, including *Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Yahoo, Google*, etc., plus email blasts to thousands of Bay Area singles.

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)

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.

Moab Hiking, Rappelling, And Off Road Weekend

Your salt lamp is trying its best to inspire but sometimes, you need the real thing. Escape into the russet vistas and sublime arches of this 4-day women’s multisport adventure in stunning Moab, Utah. This is your golden ticket to lace up those hiking boots and leave real life behind as we explore both Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Marvel at the colossal swoops of sandstone that frame the breathtaking landscapes like a picture. Summon your inner mountain goat as you scramble up slick rock and skip across sand dunes. Escape the crowds to discover an otherworldly quiet no meditation app can inspire. Slip into a realm that seems plucked from another dimension, brimming with rock dunes, fins, and hidden slot canyons. Suit up, tie in, and prepare to rappel over 100 feet to the secret canyon floor below. Then do it all over again (AND AGAIN) on a beginner-friendly canyoneering adventure. You’ll scramble, downclimb, and maybe even wade through gorgeous, remote slot canyons. End the day with a stunning sunset hike to the most iconic spot in all of Utah. Show off those sick carpool skills as you climb into the driver’s seat of an off-road vehicle. Let the sand slap your face and the wind tangle your hair as you become one with ancient desert lore. Unearth ancient relics and dinosaur bones while navigating tunnels, ravines, hills, and arches. We’ll explore the unique town of Moab and check out the funky shops, food truck park, and restaurants all tucked in between two National Parks. Every day is a new adventure followed by the promise of the best night’s sleep of your life. Your unforgettable Moab Multisport Weekend starts with a breezy rendezvous at an airport hotel in Salt Lake City followed by a 3 night stay in our private Explorer Chick House. Hop in the SHE-nanigan Shuttle and let your guides handle the rest. **See the website for full itinerary, details and to book.** [https://explorerchick.com/trip/womens-moab-national-parks-multisport-weekend/](https://explorerchick.com/trip/womens-moab-national-parks-multisport-weekend/) **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)

Taos Trip #14 Oct 1-6