Backpacking San Francisco

Yosemite Camping - Tuolumne Meadows - Hiking n Alpine Lakes - Fall Edition

Camping, Hiking, and Beach play at one of the most pristine spots in Yosemite - around Tioga Pass Rd and Tuolumne Meadows. Spots are limited. People can do things on their own or with the group. Please respond to all the questions when you RSVP and I'll shortlist people for the lottery based on those who meet the pre-reqs. Will reach out to shortlisted people with next steps. **Your spot is confirmed only after you confirm via venmo/zelle** and there's no refund unless the trip is cancelled, so please commit accordingly. If someone can't confirm/pay within a couple of days, they will be back to No Go/WL. Same for anyone who hasn't provided the requisite level of details. * $20-$35 pp per day (includes camping permit and firewood) * Prior camping experience is recommended if your attendance is contingent on carpool or someone else joining, just let me know in the RSVP answers. As always - respect the wilderness, LNT, and follow trail etiquette. Rain or shine :) If you don't know about the "Leave No Trace" principles, please look it up or this event is not suitable for you. Please carry 10 essentials:) INDEMNITY - This group, its organisers, event hosts, volunteers, or its members are not liable for any DUI, accidents or incidents at the venue or outside. By RSVPing or attending any event, you agree to WAIVE any LIABILITY. The hosts and organisers of this meetup group are indemnified for any actions taken within and outside this meetup group. They are not liable for any misuse, abuse, or misconduct by this group's members or anyone in the general public. Members are responsible for their own conduct within and outside this group

Tour: Greek Islands 2026 with Bold Spirit Travel

Pack your sunglasses and join us for an epic eight-day, **women-only** island getaway to the The Cyclades in Greece. On your itinerary are **Santorini** and **Naxos**—with a stop in **Athens**, too! The Cyclades are some of the world’s most breathtaking islands. We’ll soak up the sunshine, wander through charming coastal towns, check out ancient ruins, and take in those dreamy blue seas Greece is famous for. **Here’s what’s on your itinerary:** * Buzzing Athens for two nights * The volcanic beauty of Santorini for two nights * The chill island-vibes of Naxos for three nights **All Women Trips:** This Bold Spirit trip is all about the good stuff—making new friends, enjoying nature, kicking back and relaxing, and eating amazing Greek food. **Ready to join the adventure?** * See the full, 8-day itinerary [here](https://www.boldspirittravel.com/journeys-1/greek-islands-santorini-womens-tour-2026). * Fly into Santorini, out of Athens. * Set up [a phone call with us](https://www.boldspirittravel.com/contact) to talk about your trip. * Packages start [at $5985](https://www.wetravel.com/trips/greek-island-getaway-bold-spirit-travel-llc-66482154) * This trip is already 50% full, please book soon. * [More about Bold Spirit Travel.](https://www.boldspirittravel.com/contact) * [Join our travel newsletter for women explorers. ](https://www.boldspirittravel.com/newsletter)

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

Norlu: Walk & Coffee

Meet new people, explore the city and enjoy a coffee with fellow wanderers 😃 We will explore the an underrated park, McLaren Park! The meeting point is Mission Blue Cafe. Then we will walk/explore the park for about 1.5h. During the walk, I’ll use Norlu to guide us toward a few interesting spots around the park. You’re welcome to download the app ([iOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/norlu/id6760863705)/[Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.norlu.norlu&pcampaignid=web_share)) and play it with us if you’d like. We’ll capture a few places along the way and turn the walk into a small city exploration game. 🙂 You can also message me on Whatsapp: +1 (415) 385-2359 Agenda: 10:00am - Meet at Mission Blue Cafe 10:10am - Depart on our walk 12pm - End at Mission Blue for a cafe and chat

Little Mount Hoffman Astro CampOut

[CDARC](https://www.cdarc.net/) is heading to [Little Mt Hoffman Lookout](https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234436?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22510447360&gbraid=0AAAAACzIa87TpCnea0ZVj5sVXHcRNqofy&gclid=CjwKCAjwj7HTBhBiEiwA8s35Ohwaj4tejF2FJRoINY6WyVMxchLx_y127CNfWlyfYxNUJ2kUKaMMqxoC1tYQAvD_BwE) for a weekend of Astrophotography, hiking, and swimming in near by [Medicine Lake](https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/255303). Mount Hoffman is a retired fire lookout over looking Mount Shasta. Its one of the most fantastic camping locations in California. It is a 5.5 hour drive from East Bay but it worth it!! [here's the link to the location](https://maps.app.goo.gl/hzEXSCvfCG8Ph2bq9) The cost is $75 per person. This will cover reservation cost, food for Saturday and Sunday morning. We will be offering a simple, breakfast, lunch and dinner for Saturday and a grab and go breakfast for Sunday morning. The space for cars up at the Lookout is limited so we will work out how to shuttle folks to the top once we have a full signup list. There are a few beds in the lookout but we recommend bringing your own tent and camping gear, including your own cutlery. More info will be posted as we get closer to the date. DM Mason or Sam through meetup with questions.

Mammoth to Yosemite Backpack

This is a multi-day trip from Mammoth Red Cones trail to Yosemite Tuolumne Meadows. * This is a 5 days/4nights and \~42 miles, 6,500 ft vertical backpacking trip. * You must be an experienced backpacker to join. There is no minimum pace requirement but the ability to average at least 2mph is recommended. At the same time, it is not going to be a race to get from point to point, and the expectation is that we will remain together or at least within sight of each other. **Itinerary -** * Day 1 - Meet at Tuolumne Meadows and take the 1:05pm ($16) bus to Mammoth Village. From Mammoth Village take the shuttle to Horseshoe Lake where the trailhead is. From there hike about 2 miles to a suitable campsite, note there is no camping at McCloud Lake so we will need to travel past that before camping. * Day 2 - Hike to Vivian Lake, \~10.5 miles * Day 3 - Hike to Thousand Island Lake, \~9.5 miles * Day4 - Hike just past Donohue Pass, \~11 miles * Day 5 - Hike out to TM, \~9 miles * PLEASE EMAIL ME FIRST - jlmuncie@yahoo.com to coordinate and go over your backpacking experience. * This itinerary is flexible. There's lots of good camping in the area and as long as the entire group agrees I'm open to modifications. * COST: $5 for permit fees. RSVPs will be waitlist only until approved. * Details regarding carpooling and equipment will be discussed on a mandatory pre-trip conference call. * Bear canisters are required on this trail. No pets allowed.

Visit Carolands Chateau (Hillsborough)

Visit Carolands Chateau (Hillsborough)

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Easy Backpacking @Castle Rock Trail Camp - Beginner-Friendly 2-Night Trip

This is a relaxed two-night backpacking trip at Castle Rock State Park, ideal for beginner backpackers or anyone looking for a low-mileage weekend outdoors. We'll hike about 2.6 miles from the main parking area to Castle Rock Trail Camp via the Saratoga Gap Trail. The route is short, but expect normal backpacking conditions, including uneven and rocky sections while carrying your own gear. Once at camp, we'll have plenty of time to settle in, relax, and explore the nearby trails, sandstone formations, forest, and ridge views. The trail camp has picnic tables, vault toilets, trash receptacles. **Please carry all the water you'll need. The water source at the camp is not functional.** Please respond to all questions when you RSVP. This will be a small group, and your spot is confirmed only after you receive a confirmation from me. Please be specific if you can only attend with a carpool. **Dates:** Friday, September 18 to Sunday, September 20 **Trail:** \~5.2 miles minimum round trip, with optional exploring from camp **Plan:** Two nights at Castle Rock Trail Camp, relaxed pace, nearby hiking, and camp time **Difficulty:** Easy/beginner-friendly backpacking, but you must be able to carry your own overnight gear over uneven trail **Group size:** Small group; park limit is 6 people per campsite **Parking:** One overnight vehicle is included. We'll coordinate carpools because extra vehicles cost $10 per night. Overnight parking is only in the designated trail-camp lot, with check-in at the Robert C. Kirkwood entrance **Trip Cost:** 10$ per person for the whole trip **Trip confirmation:** Your participation is confirmed after you have answered the pre-req questions, made the payment, and received a confirmation from me You'll need your own backpacking gear, food, water, and the 10 essentials. We must reach camp before sunset. No dogs, smoking, or bikes on the trail. Cell service is likely unavailable in the backcountry. As always - respect the wilderness, follow Leave No Trace principles, and use good trail etiquette. If you're unfamiliar with Leave No Trace, please read up on it before the trip. INDEMNITY - This group, its organizers, event hosts, volunteers, and members are not liable for accidents or incidents at the venue or outside it. By RSVPing or attending this event, you agree to waive liability. Participants are responsible for their own conduct, safety, preparation, and gear.

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)

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)