Easy Hikes San Francisco

Angel Island State Park Hike - 5-16-26

Baltimore Canyon Walk/Hike

Hi Ladies! Please join me for this \~3.5 mile easy, out and back hike in the lovely woodsy floor of Baltimore Canyon in Larkspur. This is a beautiful, well maintained trail among redwoods and alongside the Larkspur creek with some stairs and ups and downs. We will take the Piedmont trail and the Dawn Falls trail out to the big rock at the base of the Dawn Falls switch backs where we will stop for a few minutes and then retrace our steps back to our cars. The trail is heavily shaded but you might want to bring water and dress in layers. Hiking/sturdy shoes are recommended as there are rocks and roots and some steep stairs, etc. Well-behaved dogs on leash are allowed. We walk at a moderate pace. **Directions for Parking and Meeting spot:** Please park on Piedmont Road in Larkspur and look for parking on the street BEFORE Piedmont Rd splits into Coleman Dr. For GPS, you can use address: **30 Piedmont Road, Larkspur.** **We will meet where Piedmont Dr. splits into Coleman and walk to the trail as a group from there.** Introductions will start at 9:05 a.m. and we will begin the hike shortly thereafter. The start time is precise, but the end time is not, as it depends on the groups speed, etc. Please allow time for parking and getting your stuff together; especially on a Sunday, Baltimore Canyon is a popular spot for walkers/hikers, so allow time for parking.

Hike: East Campus Perimeter Path

Hey everyone, Found a nice hike route to share: 🥾 East Campus Perimeter Path 📏 1.7 mi ⏱ ~43 min I'd love to organise a self-hosted meet to do this hike together on Saturday, June 6. No commercial host, just members of the group meeting up to enjoy the route. Bring water, weather-appropriate gear, and the route loaded on your komoot app: https://www.komoot.com/smarttour/e1390790739/east-campus-perimeter-path Hope to see some of you there.

Richmond Bay View Trail

Let's get out of the heat and join Bea on this 3.9-mile out-and-back trail near Richmond, California. It is all paved and flat with a huge 39 foot elevation. We will be walking into history and can read about WW2; Rosie the Riveter Visitor Center is our turn around point and we should make a visit! There is no charge to visit the museum. There are beautiful water views. Well behaved dogs are welcome but MUST be leashed. There are public bathrooms along the way. Meet at the Barbara and Jay Vincent Park at the end of Peninsula Drive (Marina Area) in Richmond. We will hike at an average to slower pace (20-25 mins per mile) since there is no elevation we should increase our pace so we can enjoy the experience while we get the heart pumping. Please update your RSVP if you cannot attend, so as many people as possible can enjoy this 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.

DipSea and Playa

Hike to Wildcat Peak,

Greetings all My next hike will be to Tilden and Wildcat Peak. Great panoramic view of the bay, Berkeley and the Reservoir. Bring your cameras Hike will be 3 to 3.5 miles in length. It is a loop. Elevation gain/loss will be about 700 feet. To get to Tilden take the 24 to Fish Ranch Road. North on Fish Ranch Rd to Grizzly Peak Bl, and turn right. Take Grizzly Peak to Canon Drive and Turn Right. Take Canon Drive to the Bottom and Turn Left. Go to the end which is a large parking lot and park there. Walk to the area of the environmental education center. I will be there with the sign. Trail starts there. Hope to see you there. Norman

Thursday Evening Urban Hike: FiDi to North Beach

Let's do a Thursday evening spring urban hike from the Financial District over to North Beach. I am still working on the exact route but there will be hills and stairs, paths and gardens, water views and we will walk up the Lombard crooked street. We will meet at 5:30 but leave at 5:40 (grace period). The after gathering is planned at Specs https://www.specsbarsf.com/ . There will be live music from Hernandez Hide way (Balkan and Klezmer Style). **If anyone can get to Specs early to reserve tables, please let me know.** Hope to see you there! Please note: Phone help is not available for latecomers. If you are late it is very hard to catch up with us. We walk at a medium pace. Escorts or sweeps are not provided, so slower walkers should be completely prepared to finish the hike on their own if they become separated from the group, and they may want to consider bringing a friend to walk with them. I reserve the right to make small changes to the route as needed. Liability Disclaimer: The organizers of this meet-up are unpaid volunteers and not expert hiking guides. All participants agree to assume 100% responsibility for their own safety, conduct, and well-being and recognize that possible hazards exist while participating in outdoor (or any other) activities, and agree to participate solely at their own risk. If you RSVP “Yes” and/or attend any of our events, it shall be conclusively presumed that you understand and agree to this policy.

May Hike at Lands End SF

The Berkeley Rose Garden & Cragmont Rock Park Walk

**This walk is very special because 2 years ago we found out that the Berkeley Rose Garden times its roses to all bloom at the same time: in the month of May. This walk is especially good for photographers!** **Half of my walks are free. For this May 23rd walk I am asking for $5 cash per adult. I don't collect it until the middle of the walk and children are always free.** **Sometimes there it can be exciting with crowds of people taking photos and posing with the roses for photos. Roses of every color were there.** **This walk is open for RSVPs. Attendance limit is 70. One guest per attendee allowed if put on the RSVP. Bring a sack lunch and enough water. Near our starting point there are cafes and sandwich places where one can buy food.** **Take a look at 48 photos taken on our May 31st, 2025, Walk.** **Link below:** [The Berkeley Rose Garden & Cragmont Rock Park Walk (May 31, 2025) Photos](https://www.meetup.com/walking-in-sf/photos/35382214/) **Below are 92 photos taken on our May 18th, 2024, Walk. Link below:** [https://www.meetup.com/walking-in-sf/photos/34540010/](https://www.meetup.com/walking-in-sf/photos/34540010/) **At 11:15 AM we will meet in front of the Berkeley Main Library which is close to the Berkeley Downtown BART Station. Both buildings have restrooms. We expect to start walking at 11:25 AM.** **We will eat our sack lunches at the Berkeley Rose Garden. Bringing water is essential. but it is also a good idea to bring paper towels as some restrooms lack paper.** **We will walk to areas around and also North of the Rose Garden to our furthest North and highest point, Cragmont Rock Park.** **Then this hard uphill walk becomes easy as we walk South, all downhill. We will walk several stairways and passageways and visit the Berkeley Art Center near Live Oak Park. I estimate the distance at 5 miles or less & we return to our starting point at 4:15 PM.** **Below is a brand new ink to a site about the Berkeley Rose Garden:** https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/parks-recreation/parks/berkeley-rose-garden-park **This walking group is for humans only. No dogs or other animals allowed.** **Some legal disclaimers:** **By joining us for any event you hereby RELEASE and DISCHARGE 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. You further agree that if you or someone under your supervision uses the information on this website you assume all risks of injury, damage, and economic loss, without limitation, and release providers from all liability therefore. It is advisable to consult a doctor before you begin any strenuous physical activity. The organizer is not trained for emergency medical procedures and no doctors, nurses or ambulances are provided on the walks.**

💚Green Exercise🌻🌷🌸 Wildflowers 5 Miles 🥾Ocean Hike 🌊SF Lands End🏞️

**Hello Ocean Lovers,** Let's meet up go for a Green Exercise Wellness Hike at Lands End Trail, meet new friends and get a good workout together. Enjoy Ocean air and Healing Sea for our physical Health and Mental well-being Lands End Trail is a favorite among both locals and visitors alike! This trail explores the historic Sutro Baths and offers great views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Pacific Ocean. A must see for any visitor to San Francisco. **Lands End San Francisco** The Coastal Trail at Lands End in San Francisco is a gorgeous spot for hiking, but most visitors to the city don't know it's there. Early History San Francisco was originally inhabited by the Ohlone Indians. An archeological site at Lands End was dated at 150 A.D., but there is evidence that Indians had been living in San Francisco for around 3,000 years. They had seasonal camps where the Sutro Baths ruins are now, eating seafood and hunting seals; archeologists found their garbage dumps, more politely known as middens. Hiking the Lands End Trail The Lands End Coastal Trail is walkway that starts just above the Cliff House, then winds in and out of the woods and along the edge of the bluffs, and ends in a ritzy residential area (Sea Cliff) near China Beach. Lands End Trail The way down is quite steep, but there is a stairway to follow. It's a small, rocky beach, good for relaxing and watching the breaking waves, but too rough (and cold) for swimming. Mile Rock Beach Another branch of the same path will take you down to the mini-beach, Mile Rock Beach, at the foot of Lands End Point. Mile Rock Beach-Tiny, but cool! It secluded the beach at the entrance to San Francisco Bay, a scene of many shipwrecks, but a pretty detour off the gorgeous. **Meet at 1:30pm** and **Hike time: 2pm** Great Highway & John F Kennedy Drive, San Francisco, CA 94121 GPS: https://goo.gl/maps/YYgxvPfbS9h6bfX9A across from the Beach Chalet Brewery at beach side parking lot We'll be at the beach side parking lot Parking: Free Level: Level: Moderate Challenging! Length: 5 miles Elevation gain: 500 ft Route type: Out & Back +Loop Dog: No! **\*Encouraging carpooling** if you know each other well for everyone's safety. Please contact each other in a private message not in the message board. Thank you! https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/g0p3my **Bring Smiles for Miles!** Hiking poles, Water, Snacks.. Wear Hiking shoes, sunscreens Near Ocean can be windy and/or foggy, so wear layers After Hike social dinner optional near by ocean beach We may go to Chinese or Thai food for dinner??? We'll decide after our hike... 💚 Support Our Group! Thanks for joining our wellness club event, it does take time and money to make it happen. Thank you for being prepared and supportive 🌿 Our hikes, dinners, and events run thanks to member support. A small contribution is appreciated to help keep our wellness community active and fun! Thank you for helping us make every event special! **\*Requested contribution** suggested amount $5-$20 to keep the club going! **​Dr. Heidi will ask for the contribution during event check-in.** Accepted in person. Your support helps cover the many behind-the-scenes efforts that make these events possible, including route scouting, Meetup platform fees, permits, communication with park staff and members, and planning hikes, dinners, and road trips. This community exists because of the support and kindness of its members. **The organizer reserves the right to ask a participant to depart!** If they refuse to contribute or follow event guidelines. This ensures our community remains a positive and respectful space for everyone. Thank you for helping keep our wellness community positive, respectful, and active. 🌿 ⚠️ Please Read Before Joining: These hikes and group dinners are hosted voluntarily and with love for the outdoors and community. Participation is completely voluntary, and everyone joins at their own risk and responsibility. Most importantly, come with an open heart, positive energy, and kindness. Let’s enjoy what we can control — good company, fresh air, and meaningful connections. \*We are an intermediate hike group. Please be ready to keep up Hiking and walking with us 5 miles without any health issues. **\*DO NOT ATTEND** if you're experiencing any cold or flu symptoms, have a compromised immune system. **\*LIABILITY WAIVER**: By signing up for the Wellness walking event, you hereby release its 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, and/or economic loss of any kind or nature, arising in whole or in part out of the activities, advice, or information contained herein. You agree to full responsibility for your own health issues. **\*DISCLAIMER:** By participating in this Wellness walking event, you understand that Meetup event Host/Organizer assumes ABSOLUTELY NO responsibility and you have to assume all at your own risk of injury, damage, and economic loss, without limitation, and release host/Organizer of all liability. It is advisable to consult your doctor before you participate in any physical event, walking and hiking activity. **\*WALK/Hike at YOUR OWN RISK**: Open trails aren't necessarily free of hazards--by entering the wilderness, you assume responsibility for your safety and must use good judgment. **\*Participation in this event is strictly voluntary!** The event host/organizer assumes no responsibility for any injury, damage, or loss you may incur. You join and hike entirely at your own risk. \*If anyone wishes to join our hike team, please answer the RSVP question every time for everyone's safety in the group. If you are unable to send me a message confirming that you are in good health and you are able to hike 5 miles without health issues we CANNOT approve you come to this walking event. \*Please don't just walk in. Thank you for your cooperation! I'm looking forward to meeting, walking with you and making good memories together. Yours in good health! Dr. Heidi ❤️American Heart Association BLS-CPR, Heartsaver CPR, First Aid Courses -Learn and Live!❤️ \*Three courses available upon request: [https://visibook.com/ahacprfirstaid](https://visibook.com/ahacprfirstaid) \*By taking this course, you're contributing to the safety and well-being of those around you. \*These skills are crucial for everyone to know, as they can help save the lives of loved ones, friends, or even strangers in the community.

Stream, Fern and French Trails in Redwood Regional Park Hike (3.6 miles)

**Join Valerie for a moderately challenging loop along the scenic Stream, Fern and French Trails in Redwood Regional Park in Oakland. Total of 3.6 miles and about 600 ft elevation gain. The hike will begin at the farthest parking lot for the Canyon Meadow Staging Area. Parking is free and there are restrooms near the parking area. Friendly dogs are welcome on leash.** **Meeting place: Canyon Meadow Staging Area** **https://maps.app.goo.gl/tTrXN4yHrhAY9Pdd6** **We will hike at an average to slower pace (25-30 mins per mile) so we can enjoy the experience while we get the heart pumping. Please update your RSVP if you cannot attend, so as many people as possible can enjoy this 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.**

Tilden Park Loop (6.0 miles)