About us
Want to hike with others but cannot meet early in the am or hike for 4-6 hours? Do you find yourself hanging in the back of the pack with the sweep on other meetup hikes? Then, this is the group for you!
We are slower walkers (25-30mins per mile) that like to enjoy the scenery and the company. It’s more than just exercise and getting through the route as fast as you can. Walking in nature clears your mind and allows you to reconnect with yourself and your surroundings.
Our hikes will usually be 3 to 5 miles in Contra Costa and Bay Area. Explore the trails with us! All ages welcome.
Upcoming events
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Point Pinole Regional Shoreline (4.5 miles)
Point Pinole Regional Shoreline, 5551 Giant Hwy, Richmond, CA, USJoin Randy for a beautiful and cool summer hike. Come walk parts of the San Francisco Bay Trail, the Bay View Trail, the Pinole Marsh Trail, and of course Owl Ally. We will see some spectacular shore vistas and wildlife, and learn about some of the history of what used to occupy this fascinating site. We will also stop for lunch at one of the picnic areas. There are restrooms at the beginning and along the trail route. Well behaved dogs on a leash are welcome.
Starting place: Point Pinole Regional Seashore - Go to the parking lot at the end of Atlas Rd. [DON'T USE 5551 GIANT HWY ADDRESS]
https://maps.app.goo.gl/yhnw57Cg1LejBtuw5
Randy can be reached at 925-518-8439 in the event of problems or questions.
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.
29 attendees
Bon Tempe - Lake Lagunitas Loop
Lake Lagunitas Parking Lot, Fairfax, CA, USThis is one of the prettiest and most fun hikes of the year. Join Randy in Fairfax for an easy (<400ft elevation gain) 6-mile scenic hike along partly wooded trails circling both Bon Tempe and Lake Lagunitas. These partly shaded trails should provide a nice hike for a hot day. We will stop for lunch at the Lake Lagunitas picnic area after circling Bon Tempe. If you're not up for the whole 6-mile hike, you can cut it back to under 5 miles by skipping the shorter hike around Lake Lagunitas after lunch.
Hikers are encouraged to coordinate carpools using the MeetUp app. Friendly dogs on a leash are welcome on this hike. Restrooms are located at the hike starting point. There is an $8 parking fee. DON'T FORGET to stop at the park entrance ticket machines to purchase your parking receipt. It's a long drive back to the machines if you forget, and rangers like to ticket cars not displaying a parking receipt.
Google maps meet location: Lake Lagunitas Parking Lot
https://maps.app.goo.gl/cCeUfvkaiFiY9b1X6Text 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. 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.
23 attendees
Bay Farm Island Shore and Lagoon Loop (4.5 miles)
Veterans Memorial Park on Bay Farm Island, Alameda, Veterans Court, Alameda, CA, USJoin Randy for a scenic walk to see the many different plants and water birds that live along the Shoreline and lagoons of Bay Farm Island. The walk will be about 4.5 miles along paved trails with negligible elevation gain. Enjoy magnificent views of San Francisco Bay and the city beyond. At about the hike half-way point, we'll stop at a coffee shop for drinks and snacks. Well behaved dogs on a leash are welcome. There are restrooms along the walking path. Since we are only stopping for a light snack during the hike, all who are interested are invited to join Randy at East Ocean Seafood on Alameda Island for a stupendous dim sum lunch. 😋🥰
https://maps.app.goo.gl/TRLkDm3KQscc4Pwe8The hike will start at the very end of Veteran's Court on Bay Farm Island:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/9QHAMYnFsfV5dDPD6LIABILITY 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 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.
30 attendees
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