Get Primal at the Presidio!

Mountain Lake Park at San Francisco's Presidio
Join us for a relaxed outdoor movement adventure exploring one of San Francisco's hidden gems—the historic Mountain Lake Parcourse and surrounding Presidio trails.
Built in the 1970s and inspired by the original Swiss fitness trails, the Mountain Lake Parcourse was designed around a simple idea: move your body through nature the way humans were built to move. We'll walk, balance, climb, crawl, hang, carry, and explore at a conversational pace while enjoying one of the most beautiful natural settings in the city.
This is not a bootcamp, race, or competitive workout. Think of it as a movement safari where curiosity is more important than performance.

### What We'll Explore

• The historic Mountain Lake Parcourse
• Forested trails around Mountain Lake
• Natural balance opportunities
• Tree hangs and grip challenges
• Crawling and locomotion practice
• Optional hill climbs and carries
• Barefoot-friendly areas (optional)
• Nature observation and good conversation

### Who Should Attend

Anyone interested in:

• MovNat
• Natural movement
• Animal Flow
• GMB
• Parkour fundamentals
• Hiking
• Functional fitness
• Reconnecting with nature

All fitness levels are welcome. Every activity is optional and can be scaled to your comfort level.

### What to Bring

• Comfortable clothing
• Water
• Light snack
• Layers for changing weather
• Minimalist footwear if you use it (optional)

### Our Guiding Principle

Leave no trace. Take only memories. Leave only footprints.
We'll move with respect for the park, its visitors, and the natural environment while celebrating the remarkable capabilities of the human body.
Come discover a forgotten piece of fitness history and experience what happens when exercise becomes play again. 🌲🦶🐒🏞️

"The goal isn't to exercise in nature. The goal is to move naturally."