Ferry Building - Heron's Head - The Mission Hike - 9.0 miles, 300 ft elev

We will be doing an intermediate level one-way hike along a segment of the Bay Trail in San Francisco, starting from the Ferry Building to Heron’s Head Park in Bayview, then continuing into the Mission. This hike is for INTERMEDIATE HIKERS only. The 9.0 mile route will offer many unique views of San Francisco’s industrial central waterfront, as we pass through Mission Bay, Crane Cove Park, Dogpatch, and India Basin on our way to Heron’s Head Park. After exploring Heron’s Head Park we will head into the Mission via Potrero Hill.

THIS EVENT HAS A WAITLIST. DO NOT SHOW UP FOR IT UNLESS YOU HAVE RECEIVED AN EMAIL SAYING YOU CAN ATTEND. NO PLUS ONES ARE PERMITTED ON THIS HIKE.

We meet at 10:00 am outside the Ferry Building on The Embarcadero and depart promptly at 10:15 am. We begin the trek by heading south along The Embarcadero into Mission Bay where we pick up Terry Francois Boulevard to Crane Cove Park. After a brief stop in the park, we continue south along Illinois Avenue to Cargo Way, which will lead us into Heron’s Head Park. We will spend some time exploring the park and taking a break for lunch and the restroom. Afterwards, we will head northwest along Cargo Way into the Potrero Hill area. We will cross Route 101 on the pedestrian overpass at 22nd Street, leading us into the Mission and our destination at 21st and Folsom Street. From there you can easily walk a few blocks to the 24th Street BART Station, but it is likely some of us will head to Southern Pacific Brewery near 19th and Folsom Streets.

Bring water, snacks and/or lunch. Dress for the weather.

Information
AllTrails Route: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/fb-hhp-mi-36ac8e5?u=i
Level: Intermediate level. You will be expected to hike an average of 2.5 to 3.0 miles per hour.
Total Distance: 9.0 miles.
Elevation Gain: 300 feet.
Hiking Time: 3.5 hours plus stops.
Pets: Dogs/cats are welcome to come.
Restrooms: At the Ferry Building (mile 0.0), Crane Cove Park (mile 2.7), Heron’s Head Park (mile 5.8) and Jose Coronado Playground or bar (mile 9.0).

Directions
The meeting spot is outside the Ferry Building on The Embarcadero, below the clock tower. From The Embarcadero BART Station, walk east one block. The 14 Bus and N Light Rail also stop close by.

From our destination in the Mission you have the following public transportation options to return to the Ferry Building:

• BART at the 24th and Mission Streets Station.
• The 14 Bus at 22nd and Mission Streets.
• The 12 Bus at 20th and Folsom Street.

Paid parking available at Four Embarcadero Center.

Liability Disclaimer
The organizers of this event are unpaid volunteers and not expert hiking guides. By signing up for this event you agree to assume all responsibility for your own safety, health consequences, conduct and well-being, and 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 are also acknowledging that you are aware and have made your guests aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with this type of outdoor activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards.