Low Tide Beach Hike - Daly City Bart to Beach Chalet - 7.0 miles, 250 ft elev

We will be doing a one-way hike from the Daly City BART Station to Beach Chalet at Ocean Beach. The route will be primarily along the beach and timed during the low/minus tide so that we can pass certain spots that are normally under water. There is hardly any elevation gain on this hike, but we will be walking mainly on sand for most of the journey. Along the way we will enjoy ocean waves crashing on the shore and stunning cliffs illuminated by the late afternoon sun. It’s also likely we will come across sand dollars, tidal pools, marine birds and dogs frolicking in the sand.

We *meet at 3:00 pm outside the Daly City BART Station (in front of the ticket machines after you exit the pay gate) and depart promptly at 3:15 am. Arrive on time since we have to depart on schedule to assure safe passage through the narrow beach areas. We begin the trek by heading 1.5 miles west along John Daly Boulevard until we reach Thornton State Beach. From there we work our way down the cliffs to the beach and continue north along the beach until we reach Judah Street. At that point we exit the beach onto the Great Highway and head a few more blocks to Beach Chalet. Along the way there will be breaks for snacks and the restroom.

Bring water, snacks and a flashlight. Dress for the weather.

Information
AllTrails Route: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/mon-22-mar-2021-22-35-983a33a?u=i
Level: Beginner/Intermediate level,
Elevation Gain: 250 feet.
Hiking Time: 3.5 hours plus stops.
Pets: Dogs and cats are welcome to join.
Restrooms: There are public restrooms at the BART Station (mile 0.0) and just off the beach at Taraval St (mile 4.8), Judah St (mile 6.0), and Beach Chalet building (mile 7.0).

Directions
The meeting spot is in front of the ticket machines after you exit the pay gate at the Daly City BART Station.

To get to the Daly City BART Station:

• Take any BART train heading toward Daly City, SFO Airport or Millbrae. or take the 28 Bus to the Daly City BART station.

To return to the Daly City BART station after the hike:

• Take the 5 Bus to the Powell BART station (where you can take the train back to the Daly City BART Station), or take the 5 Bus at Fulton St to the 28 Bus at Park Presidio Blvd to the Daly City BART Station.
• If you decide to leave at various points on the beach, there are several bus lines that will get you downtown or to BART (e.g. the 48 Bus at Rivera St, or the L Light Rail at Taraval St).

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.