Adventure Activities San Francisco

Early dinner at Salesforce Park

Join us for a relaxed weeknight dinner and drinks! We’ll be grabbing delicious pies from Joyride Pizza at Barebottle Beer Garden in Salesforce Park. 🍕 🍺 It’s a great chance to meet new people, share good food and drinks, and unwind in a scenic spot in the heart of the city. Hope to see you there! 628-236-9369

Improv Jam Session | Beginner-Friendly Game Day

Join us for a fun day of improv games! This is a free, beginner-friendly jam session (not a formal class). It’s our second get-together game day led by the same host Talia - last time we had a blast! Nobody is forced to participate but highly encouraged to jump in and play. **What to expect:** * Improv - short for improvisational theater - is a form of live performance where characters, dialogue, and scenes are created in the moment. * We’ll have a mix of warm-up games, learn about character development, physical comedy, and storytelling. * Depending on audience participation, we’re planning about an 1.5-2 hour session. **Where and when:** * Sunday, May 3rd - meeting at 1:00pm, games start at 1:15pm. * William McKinley Monument in NoPa: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gSDmnZA9md6r5orU9 * We’re planning to use the space in front of the monument as our “stage”. * Plus, it’s more shaded and there are public restrooms nearby. If you’re still reading (whoo whoo), here is a Wiki rabbit hole about improv: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Improvisational_theatre Come play some games with us!

💚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.

Angel Island Adventure

Help Randy get back in shape following his 2-week Tulip Time visit to Holland. We will meet at the San Francisco Ferry Building for a moderate 5-mile scenic hike along wooded trails circling Angel Island. San Francisco Bay breezes should provide a nice hike for a hot day. Bring a lunch for our stop at the picnic area on top of Mount Livermore. This hike will be limited to a maximum of 30 people, so please be prompt in updating your RSVP if you find yourself unable to attend. NO DOGS are allowed on Angel Island. Hikers are encouraged to take Bart to the Embarcadero, then make the short walk to the Ferry Building. We will meet at Gate B (see map in "Photos" section below) at 10:30am to catch the 10:55am Angel Island ferry. Clipper Card Round Trip tickets are $19.50 ($16 senior). Make sure that you have at least $20 on your Clipper Card. If you are not using Clipper to purchase your ferry ticket, you will need to purchase a ticket at Ferry Building Gate C (see map in photo section of this MeetUp posting). Be sure to purchase a round trip ticket since no ticket purchase is available on the island. I recommend that you get to the Ferry Building no later than 10:30am to allow sufficient time for worry free ticket purchase. We will be returning to the Ferry Building on the 2:35pm ferry, which will get you back to the Ferry Building at 3:10pm. Here are links to Angel Island ferry information: https://www.goldengate.org/ferry/ferry-fares-payment/ https://www.goldengate.org/ferry/route-schedule/?RouteId=165&backurl=%2Fferry%2Fschedules-maps%2F Bring water, lunch, good hiking shoes and poles. Restrooms are located at the hike starting point. NO DOGS ON THIS HIKE. Text Randy in the event of problems: 925-518-8439 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. \*\*🙏🏻 DONATIONS ARE NOT EXPECTED, BUT ARE APPRECIATED \*\* All Sweeps hikes are organized and led by volunteers who love to freely share their hiking experience with others. Nevertheless, anyone wishing to make a small donation will help offset annual costs for the Sweeps organizers for the tools used to plan and organize the hikes that we all enjoy (Meetup fees are $180/yr, and the AllTrails Pro app costs $30/yr). Cash, Venmo and Zelle gratefully accepted. Venmo @Danielle-Mai-1 Zelle 925-787-8666 **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.

Ocean Beach 5K + Beach Chalet Hangout

Join us for a refreshing and fun 5K run along Ocean Beach! We’ll meet at the Beach Chalet, where you can safely drop off your shoes and belongings before we head out to the beach for our run. This is a relaxed, community-paced run on the sand. Feel free to go barefoot if you’re up for the full beach experience, or keep your shoes on if you prefer. We'll run south down to roughly around Quintara Street and then return to our starting point (so we'll finish the run where we started). After completing the 5K, we’ll head back to the Beach Chalet to grab drinks or enjoy a light meal together. It’s a great chance to unwind, socialize, and soak in the nice ocean breeze. **Notes:** * All paces welcome, but please note running in the sand is a bit more challenging * Barefoot running is optional * We’ll keep an eye on belongings, but please avoid bringing valuables Come for the run, stay for the good vibes 🌊 Please let me know if you have any questions! 628-236-9369

*RESCHEDULED* El Granada hike & lunch at Barbara's Fishtrap 🌲🐟

***\*\* This event has been rescheduled from the original date of April 11th due to likely rain. \*\**** Join us for a lovely hike and tasty lunch on **Saturday April 25th**! We'll start by hiking the **South Ridge, Consolation Point View, and Middle Ridge Trail Loop** near El Granada. After we finish the hike we'll head to the **Barbara's Fishtrap** in Half Moon Bay (\~6 min drive away) for lunch. **The Hike:** South Ridge, Consolation Point View, and Middle Ridge Trail Loop https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/south-ridge-trail-dolphine-fire-road-and-middle-ridge-trail-loop The hike is 2.5 miles with a 'Hard' difficulty level, 662 ft elevation gain, a mix of sun and shade, and beautiful views. Some sections of the trail are flat and wide, while other sections are narrow, rugged and hilly - please wear sturdy shoes! The hike should take 1.5-2 hours. Bring sun protection, plenty of water, and snacks. **Lunch:** Barbara's Fishtrap in Half Moon Bay https://www.barbarasfishtrap.com/ We'll meet up at Barbara's after the hike. There's usually a long wait to sit inside at lunchtime on the weekends, so we plan to order from the to-go counter and sit at the outdoor tables. Barbara's specializes in delicious fish and chips and other seafood. There are vegetarian options, but they are limited at the to-go counter. If a group wants to sit inside for the full menu/experience they are more than welcome to - just keep in mind that there will likely be a wait 😊. There are pretty places to stroll along the waterside while you wait for your table. \* I've attached a picture of the outdoor menu - not sure if it's 100% up to date. You can see the full menu at their website. **Timing:** We're meeting at **9:45am** and starting the hike at 10am sharp. Please leave yourself additional time for parking in case the lot is full and you need to park nearby. **Meeting point #1 (hike trailhead) - 9:45am:** Quarry Park Parking Lot https://maps.app.goo.gl/sPQ1aPi8xSdspg8L7 \* Don't go to the trailhead listed on Alltrails, according to several users it's gated private land. **Meeting point #2 (lunch) - approx. 12-12:30pm:** Barbara's Fishtrap - 281 Capistrano Rd, Half Moon Bay https://maps.app.goo.gl/P2nWqCm51t8nYXD98 Hope to see you all there!

Exploring Patagonia: An Introductory Guide to Traveling in Torres del Paine

Join us for an informative and inspiring presentation all about Chile's Torres del Paine, one of the most breathtaking national parks in Patagonia! Whether you're planning your first trip or just curious about what it takes to explore this stunning region, this session will cover everything you need to know about traveling to this iconic part of the world. I'll be drawing from my own Torres del Paine adventure from 2023 to discuss practical details like logistics, safety, and main things to keep in mind when going on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. The presentation itself will be 30-40 minutes, after which we'll have a casual Q&A session for anything anyone wants to cover and chat for a while. Join and share some of your own travel stories! (Would love to hear from people who've done Camino de Santiago, the Pacific Crest Trail, Hornbjarg in Iceland, etc.) Anyone is welcome, but please note that - given the limited space - this event is geared mainly for people who are actively interested in these kinds of travels and would benefit the most from the information shared. Also, please note the location will be my apartment, and that I live close to the Crepevine location listed in Meetup. I'll share my address to those attending about a week before the event. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. 628-236-9369

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

Goat Hill & Bernal Heights Hike (Dogs Welcome)

We start with a brief hike through Glen Canyon Valley Park, 60 acres of wilderness, formerly referred to as the San Miguel Hills, located in the Glen Park neighborhood. Your hike will take you through the valley and woods, with dramatic rock (chert) formations, and Islais Creek, one of the few remaining free-flowing creeks in San Francisco. Then enter Billy goat Hill, what remains of a 1800’s quarry, named for the goats that grazed on its steep hillside. The Hill overlooks amazing views of San Francisco skyline on a clear day beautiful views of the Eastbay. After meandering our way to Dunkin hill and down through Church Street and part of mission we climb up to the top of Bernal Heights Hill for grand views of the city and Bay. We go up the steepest street in the world 41% grade Bradford street, Starting from Tompkins Avenue at 20% grade, after 150 feet, the slope doubles. **Level:** Intermediate **Total Distance:** 9.2 miles loop (steep sections) **Hiking Time:** 3.5 -4 hours **Elevation:** 475 feet Bernal Heights Hill, 300 in Glen Canyon, 41% in a spot **Information:** Free Parking Lot across from Glen Park Bart Station and Street Parking, Dogs on leash, Restroom and water at Glen Park Rec Center at Elk Street & Chenery Street, San Francisco, CA 9412 **GPS:** Latitude: N37.739261° Longitude: W -122.457783° **Map:** (SFMTA – includes all City Transit information) https://www.sfmta.com/sites/default/files/pressreleases/2015/Muni%20Map%202015.pdf **Map**: http://sfrecpark.org/wp-content/uploads/Glen-Canyon.pdf **Directions:** From Highway 280 exit Monetary Blvd., Right Monetary Blvd., Left Diamond Street, Right Bosworth Street, Left U-Turn, then quick Right into Parking Lot across from Bart Station. **Trailhead:** Starting point, Parking Lot across from Glen Park Bart Station, Bosworth Street. BART - Glen Park Station 2901 Diamond Street, San Francisco, CA 94131 **Hiking Directions: Starting Point /Trailhead:** Parking Lot across from Glen Park Bart Station, Right on Bosworth Street, Continue straight across street, Right on Brompton ave, Left on Crosstown trail, at end cross street and continue on Paradise Ave straight, Right on Elk Street, Left into Glen Park Entrance **(Elk Street & Chenery Street), (Restroom Break)**, take the right path after Glen Park Rec, at the fork (With Rock formation on the hill, Right uphill, then but the first they are us continue right up the stairs and then left of the stairs into Tight path around George Christopher playground, up stairs Opalo Lane Art Alleyway, Left downhill on Gold Mine Drive, Right Diamond Heights Boulevard, left into Walter Hass Park, continue take trail downhill cross Beacon Street take right trail into Goat Hill Trail **(Take group pic at observation platform),** then continue down the hill left on 30th St. right down hidden stairwell onto Castro’s Street continue on Castro Street upstairs and out onto Duncan Hill, continue stairway down Duncan hill and Right on 27th Street, straight down 27th St. continue on the stairway continue straight, Right on Noe street, Left on Duncan street continue straight, Right Valencia Street, cross Mission up Fair ave and continue on Fair Ave stairway, Right on Lundy Lane, Left up hill on stair ways into Bernal Heights, Left on Left Bernal Heights Boulevard Trail, Exit cross street Left uphill Folsom Street uphill steeps steps into Bernal Height, stay Left continue up to the top break lunch break at Rock Outcrop, then continue around top of Bernal Height, down continue one block and Right Andover Street, Left Tompkins Ave, Left uphill Bradford Street (41% grade), Left Jarboe Ave, Left Moultrie street, Right on Highland Street stop restrooms at Holly Park, down stairs and left on Holly park circle, Right Highland Ave, Over San Jose Avenue overpass and Left on Arlington Path, Right up saint Mary steps, Left Arlington Street continue Right Bosworth street and back to the starting point and BART parking lot. **Carpooling Link:** (Sign up here)carpooling: https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/mfznso **Carpooling Procedures:** No carpool discussion in the comments, join the carpool link and contact the driver or rider directly. **Thank you .......** **Legal Disclaimer:** Under what we are about Section [https://www.meetup.com/Urban-and-Bay-Hikers/](https://www.meetup.com/Urban-and-Bay-Hikers/)

[Rescheduled 04/25] Rodeo Beach Coastal Trail

SF Bay to Breakers 12k/15k party-run

NOTE: this is more of an informational event posting and less of a typical Meetup event posting since this is a city event with thousands of people, so meeting specific people from our group will be hard. Making this event anyways though as a way to get the word out to people who might be new to the area and don't know about this, and also leaving the comments open to anyone who wants to try coordinating something. If you're new to the Bay Area, come check [out this annual 12k run/walk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bay_to_Breakers) in San Francisco. Thousands of people attend this event, and this race even set the world record for most participants in a footrace with 110,000 participants back in 1986! This is a pretty laid back event, with many people dressing up in costumes for the race, so don't worry if you're not a runner since there will be plenty of us walking too. **This is less of a race and more of a party where people eat, drink, and play music along the course, so this is a fun time!** [Here's another article](https://www.theownteam.com/blog/bay-to-breakers-2025-san-franciscos-iconic-run-returns/) discussing the event. There's the traditional 12k race, an extended 15k race, and a centipede version where you're tied together with (up to) 12 other people and you need to complete the race together (links to all of these below). The first wave starts at 8:00am and last wave starts at 8:45am (from Main Street and Howard Street near Embarcadero). Also keep in mind **prices increase as we get closer to the event, so get your ticket now if you know you want to go!** Event links: Registration: https://endurancecui.active.com/event-reg/select-race?e=94447218 [https://www.baytobreakers.com/12k](https://www.baytobreakers.com/12k) [https://www.baytobreakers.com/15k](https://www.baytobreakers.com/15k) [https://www.baytobreakers.com/centipede](https://www.baytobreakers.com/centipede) General: [https://www.baytobreakers.com/](https://www.baytobreakers.com/) [https://www.baytobreakers.com/eventschedule](https://www.baytobreakers.com/eventschedule) FAQs: [https://motivsports1.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/categories/14024414239771-Bay-to-Breakers](https://motivsports1.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/categories/14024414239771-Bay-to-Breakers) **NOTE again in case you skipped the start**: since there are thousands of people at this event and people might be in different heats, meeting before (and probably during) the event will be chaos, ***so this will not be a typical Meetup experience.*** If you want to run with other people, I encourage you to come out to other events we host so you can meet people in person and figure out who you want to run with. **SAFETY DISCLAIMER** The organizers of this meet-up are unpaid volunteers and not expert 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.

Roaming The Folds of Eureka Valley

In the lee of Twin Peaks, Eureka Valley is a historic neighbourhood. Having lived nearby for a long time, I have always been fascinated by how the street grid gives way to twisting streets, stairways and unexpected open spaces. This Friday roam will be packed with climbs, which we will take at a steady pace, as well as a fair number of dirt paths, one of which I have not explored before! *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. Please send a message on the app if you are running a little late - direct messages are best, rather than a comment on the event. I can usually respond to messages before we get underway, but then I put my phone away other than to take pictures.* *I know Meetup is notorious for no-shows and late changes of rsvp. I am not as strict as other organisers (we do talk to each other!), but since generally up to half the people who sign up don't show up, my tolerance for repeated flakiness is limited. It is especially unfair to people on the wait list who would like to attend.*