About us
Welcome to Urban & Bay Hikers .... We tend to start our hikes later (10:00am - 11:30am), so you can get a few errands done, have a cup of tea or just sleep in... Come explore the wonders of the entire Bay Area both Urban hiking adventures and Hikes through the incredibly beautiful Regional Parks, State Parks, and Open Spaces. The group is open to adults (20's-40's) who are physically fit, committed and show up (Intermediate to strong hikers) who enjoy social hiking experience, and meeting new people from all over the Bay Area. We do a variety of hikes, so there is something for everyone, ranging from 6 to 12 miles in length (2 to 5 hours) in the San Francisco Bay Area. Moderate, Intermediate to Advance skill levels are welcome, but you need to select the hikes that fit your level. Our hikes will be mostly Intermediate with a few Difficult (Hikes are identified at specific levels and posted as such). Dogs are welcome on most of our hikes where the parks/trails permit. This is an Adult not a Family Hiking group (Must be 18 and older) You Must have a clear Self-picture and a clear real name to be a member of the group.....
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Legal Disclaimer: The organizer, assistant organizers, event organizers and event hosts in this group are not professional guides. The function of the organizer is only to organize the trip. each person who signs up for a trip/meetup/ or outing is responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guests and property. By signing up for a hike, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you are aware and have made your guests aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with any outdoor activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the organizer, assistant organizers, event organizers and event hosts of this Meetup group from and against any and all liability arising from your and your guest's participation in the group activities. Our hike organizers are not responsible for your safety, these are always “Hike at your Own Risk” events.
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Activity Waiver Release
Indemnification Agreement
Releases of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Indemnification & Binding Arbitration Agreement and Assumption of Risk by signing the Participant is giving up certain rights, including the right to sue. In consideration for being allowed to participate in Guided Hiking and other Activities provided by Urban and Bay Hikers, the Participant(s) or Participants legal guardians (if minor), do agree to the fullest extent of the Law allowed the Following:
1. I Waive all Claimsand anyone claiming on my behalf release and forever discharge Releasee and its affiliates, successors and assigns, officers, employees, representatives, partners, agents and anyone claiming through them (collectively, the “Released Parties”), in their individual and/or corporate capacities from causes of action of any nature and kind, known or unknown, which I may have against Releasee or any Released Parties arising out of or relating to any injury, loss or damage to person and property that may be sustained as a result of participation in the Activity (“Claims”).
2. I Assume all Risk and understand that participation in the Activity involves inherent risks, including risk of physical or psychological injury, pain, suffering, illness, disfigurement, temporary or permanent paralysis and/or death, and I assume all related risks and voluntarily participate in the Activity.
3. I agree to indemnify Releasee against any and all claims, actions, lawsuits, damages and judgments, including attorney’s fees, arising out of or relating to my participation in the Activity.
4. This Release for Participation in Event or Activity (“Release”) shall not be in any way construed as an admission by the Releasee that it has acted wrongfully with respect to me or any other person, that it admits liability or responsibility at any time for any purpose, or that I have any rights whatsoever against the Releasee.
5. This Release shall be binding upon the parties and their respective heirs, administrators, personal representatives, executors, successors and assigns. I have the authority to release the Claims and have not assigned or transferred any Claims to any other party. The provisions of this Release are severable. If any provision is held to be invalid or unenforceable, it shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. This Release constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior oral or written agreements or understandings between the parties concerning the subject matter of this Release. This Release may not be altered, amended or modified, except by a written document signed by both parties. The terms of this Release shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the California.
I have carefully read and fully understand all the provisions of this Release and am freely, knowingly and voluntarily entering into this Release and by signing the Participant is giving up certain rights, including the right to commence litigation against the Host(s) in a court of Law and the right to a Jury Trial.
By accepting membership in this group you acknowledge you have fully read, understand, and agree to the above.
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General Statement of Policy: The focus of the group is to enjoy an athletic semi-strenuous, faster pace Hike. This is not my job, I and the other guides are here to enjoy ourself, so those persons who are complaining, condescending, rude, disrespectful, disruptive or burdensome (which includes, but not limited to falling behind so group or guides have to wait, slow pace, takes a long time to finish the hike forcing the guide to wait for them, or have to be helped up or down hills, unprepared with water or equipment, showing up late for hikes, not showing up without cancelling, etc.… ), to myself or any other hiking guides will be removed immediately.
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COVID-19 Liability Waiver Release
I acknowledge the contagious nature of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 and that the CDC and many other public health authorities still recommend practicing social distancing. I further acknowledge that Urban & Bay Hikers has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus/COVID-19. I further acknowledge that Urban & Bay Hikers cannot guarantee that I will not become infected with the Coronavirus/Covid-19. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to and/or infected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, Hike staff, and other Hikers and their families. I voluntarily seek services provided by Urban & Bay Hikers and acknowledge that I am increasing my risk to exposure to the Coronavirus/COVID-19. I acknowledge that I must comply with all set procedures to reduce the spread during an activity.
I attest that:
1. I am not experiencing any symptom of illness such as cough, shortness of breath or difficult
breathing, fever, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, or
new loss of taste or smell.
2. I have not traveled internationally within the last 14 days.
3. I have not traveled to a highly impacted area within the United States of America in the last
14 days.
4. I do not believe I have been exposed to someone with a suspected and/or confirmed case of
the Coronavirus/COVID-19.
5. I have not been diagnosed with Coronavirus/Covid-19 and not yet cleared as non-contagious
by state or local public health authorities.
6. I am following all CDC recommended guidelines as much as possible and limiting my
exposure to the Coronavirus/COVID-19.
I hereby release and agree to hold Urban & Bay Hikers harmless from, and waive on behalf of myself, my heirs, and any personal representatives any and all causes of action, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses and compensation for damage or loss to myself and/or property that may be caused by any act, or failure to act of Urban & Bay Hikers, or that may otherwise arise in any way in connection with any services received from Urban & Bay Hikers. I understand that this release discharges Urban & Bay Hikers from any liability or claim that I, my heirs, or any personal representatives may have against Urban & Bay Hikers with respect to any bodily injury, illness, death, medical treatment, or property damage that may arise from, or in connection to, any services received from Urban & Bay Hikers. This liability waiver and release extends to the Urban & Bay Hikers together with all Organizers, Leaders and Hikers.
Upcoming events
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Mori Point Hike (Dogs Welcome)
Parking, 651 San Marlo Way, Pacifica, CA, USIn The Golden Gate National Parks, is Mori Point 110 acre reserve with the 32-acre wetland park, red-legged frog ponds, and a revived habitat for the San Francisco garter snake, once North America’s most endangered reptile. You will go through Hillsides with gnarled trees, fields of scrub, cliffs, dark sand beach, ocean views way up the coast, rocks, waves, and wildlife. And in the springtime you behold beautiful wildflower are in their peak, windy on the bluffs so dress accordingly. Stroll down to Laguna Salada and listen for the croaking of the red-legged frog. During WWII, workers used a pulley system of long cables attached to cement anchors to pull buckets of sand ashore. Several of these crumbling blocks remain on the western hillside. do a spot of whale watching or simply enjoy the waves of the Pacific Coast washing up onto the shores.
Level: Intermediate (several steep Hills)
Total Distance: 5.8 miles Semi-loop
Hiking Time: 2.5 - 3 hours
Elevation: 450 feet, total 900 feet
Parking: Free Parking
Information: Public Restrooms near Trailhead parking lot, but lots of Cafes and restaurants near the parking area, Restroom and Cafe at midway point, Dogs allowed on-leash on all trailsGPS Coordinates for Trailhead:
Latitude: 37. 611265 | Longitude: -122. 496926Meeting Point / Trailhead: Pacifica Beach View Park 651 San Marlo Way Pacifica, CA 94044, I will parked near the trailhead.
Map: http://www.parksconservancy.org/assets/visit-your-parks/pdfs/mori-point-trail-map.pdf
Hike Route: Starting point; Along the beach trail at Rockway Beach Parking Lot, take the beach trail cross over a stream and climb up to the coastal bluffs, then go along the ridge and through a small canyon to a bluff, then take the high ridge trail all the way to Mori Point, (short Break and group photo) then, down old Mori point trail, then Left out on the beach Promenade straight to the end, Pacifica Pier (Lunch Break cafe & restrooms) then return back on the Promenade and Right up Old Mori point trail, then Right high Lower trail back to the bluff, then down through a small canyon return and head down Left stay on the trail left close to the Hill, then Right on the bike path and return to Rockway Beach Parking Lot...
Directions: From hwy 1, Right into Pacifica Pier, parallel to Santa Rosa Avenue, Pacifica
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Coyote Hills Hike (Dogs Welcome)
8000 Patterson Ranch Rd, 8000 Patterson Ranch Road, Fremont, CA, USIn the East Bay Regional Park District's. Coyote Hills Regional Park is comprised of 1,266 acres of marshland and rolling grassland covered hills, located along the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, northwest of the cities of Fremont and Newark. This hike will allow you to explore the through the Marsh Enjoying the variety of water fowl and other creatures, then we will enjoy a nice climb to the peak and enjoy spectacular views of the bay and the peninsula.
Hike Route: Starting point, Coyote Hill Staging Area, up Tuiburn Trail, cross over to the other side of the road and climb Muskrat Trail and take Muskrat Trail straight down then up Glider Hill Trail (Group photo) Right on Red hill Trail (Break at the top) Continue on Red Hill Trail, Right on Alameda Creek Trail, at the end Right down and Right on Willow Trail, Left on Oak Trail, Right on Tuiburn Trail and Back to Starting point Coyote Hill Staging Area.
Level: Moderate
Total Distance: 6.4 Miles loop
Hiking Time: 2 1/2 - 3 hours
Elevation: 500 - 700 feet
Parking fee: Fee Parking Lot
Official Trail Use: fee for Leashed Dogs allowed, Restrooms and water available.GPS Coordinates for Trailhead:
Latitude: 37°33'05.9"N Longitude: W -122°05'08.0"WMeeting Point: Coyote Hills Staging Area, 8000 Patterson Ranch Road, Fremont, CA 94555
Map: https://www.ebparks.org/sites/default/files/CoyoteHills-2025-06.pdf
Directions: The Park's main entrance is at the west end of Patterson Ranch Road/Commerce Drive in Fremont. From I-880, take Highway 84 west, exit at Paseo Padre Parkway, turn right, and drive north about one mile. Turn left on Patterson Ranch Road. This is the park's entrance road, short distince on the Right hand side is Coyote Hills Staging Area.
Carpooling Link: (Sign up here)
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Goat Hill & Bernal Heights Hike (Dogs Welcome)
2901 Diamond St, San Francisco, CA, USWe 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 9412GPS: 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.pdfMap: 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.
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