Past Group Hikes
Title: GOING UP: Hiking in Mt Sutro Forest in the Clouds to Twin Peaks and Tank Hill Park loop on Saturday, 7-23-2011
Hike Description:
We begin in Cole Valley on the corner of Parnassus and Willard Street.\r\n\r\nHike into Mt Sutro Forest (find the fairy gates) cross Claredon Avenue to Twin Peaks Reservoir toward top of Twin Peaks Summit (usually very windy but an amazing view of the entire city) head downhill to Tank Hill Park the ....
Title: Explore the sand dunes at Fort Funston followed by a walk around Lake Merced on Saturday, 8-6-2011
Hike Description:
Getting there: From southbound CA 35 in San Francisco, pass John Muir Drive, then take the first right (signed Fort Funston). Bear right and continue to the parking lot. Meet near hang gliders.
Although with the ocean visible at all times you'll never be lost, there's plenty of unpredictability i ....
Title: End-to-end of Golden Gate Park finishing at Beach Chalet Brewery (it\'s all about balance people) on Sunday, 8-28-2011
Hike Description:
We will meet at the Golden Gate Park entrance Haight/Stanyan. Hike through the park exploring Lily Pond, Stow Lake, Strawberry Hill, (there is a free concert for Ukrainian-American Day – Ukranian music, singing & dancing where we can check out for a song) before proceeding to Middle Lake and final ....
Title: Hidden Gems: 3 Unexpected City Parks with Gorgeous Views of the City on Sunday, 9-11-2011
Hike Description:
We will meet at Carl/Cole in front of Kezar Bar & Grill. We will then walk to Mt. Olympus (it's an odd little park but you get to climb up some cool stairs), criss cross back to Corona Heights Park (WOW just discovered this gem it has incredible views and feels like you are in the mountains) then of ....
Title: Eagle's Point to Land's End: Sutro Baths, a Labrynith and tumultous tides oh my! on Saturday, 9-24-2011
Hike Description:
We will start at the corner of 32nd Avenue and El Camino Del Mar and find our way to Land's End...
The Lands End trail meanders past the Legion of Honor, a Labryinth, the Sutro Baths, and along cliffs with beautiful views of the Marin Headlands and the Golden Gate Bridge. I have ordered a ....
Title: View to View: Highest Point Mt Davidson to Prettiest Stairs at Golden Gate Heights on Saturday, 10-8-2011
Hike Description:
We will begin at Bus Stop (43) on Miraloma Dr & Marne Ave. Following meeting we will explore Mount Davidson, at 927 feet, it\'s the highest point in San Francisco. This 40 acre park has expansive views so let\'s hope for some sunshine! Following that, we will meander through West Portal toward the M ....
Title: GOING UP: Hiking in Mt Sutro Forest in the Clouds to Twin Peaks and Tank Hill Park loop on Saturday, 10-22-2011
Hike Description:
We begin in Cole Valley on the corner of Parnassus and Willard Street.
Hike into Mt Sutro Forest (find the fairy gates) cross Claredon Avenue to Twin Peaks Reservoir toward top of Twin Peaks Summit (usually very windy but an amazing view of the entire city) head downhill to Tank Hill Park then ba ....
Title: Ready, aim, FIRE! In search of Cannons and a Tiki Bar on Saturday, 11-5-2011
Hike Description:
We will begin at the Arguello entrance of the Presidio and take Ecology trail to officers row where there is a cannon display. We then head to the coast and Chrissy Field to see live gigantic cannons facing the ocean under the Golden Gate Bridge. Following that we will go back towards Baker Beach fo ....
Title: Post-Holiday Walk it Off: Panhandle to Tower to Stow Lake to Beer on Sunday, 11-27-2011
Hike Description:
We will walk through the Panhandle toward entrance of Golden Gate Park. We'll walk through the Conservatory of Flowers. Then, let's go up to the top of the deYoung tower and take in an overview of the city (it's free and open on Sundays). Then we will meander around Stow Lake and of course I love to ....
Title: Climb Up: Two for one uphill Glen Canyon Park and Twin Peaks (and of course a cold beer reward) on Saturday, 12-10-2011
Hike Description:
We will meet outside the Glen Park BART station entrance. From there we will walk towards Glen Canyon Park. It is a city park that occupies about 70 acres along a deep canyon adjacent to the Glen Park, Diamond Heights, and Miraloma Park neighborhoods. It has a nice uphill climb. After exploring the ....
Title: Search For Holiday Spirit Hike: WALK ACROSS THE CITY toward Hot Cocoa with Peppermint Schnapps on Monday, 12-26-2011
Hike Description:
We will meet at the Golden Gate Park entrance on Stanyan/Haight Street across from Whole Foods. We will then proceed to walk across the city in search of the hollerday spirit and splendor and end at Union Square where we will find a cozy place to sip on Hot Cocoa with Peppermint Schnapps. mmmmmm it ....
Title: Stairs, Coit Tower and Rogue Ale, Oh MY! on Saturday, 1-14-2012
Hike Description:
We will meet outside in front of Gott's Restaurant at the Ferry Building.
We will then proceed along the Embarcadero to the Filbert Steps, the stairs are impressive for their length, their wonderful views of San Francisco, the well tended gardens on either side, and the beautiful art deco buildi ....
Title: Land's End, Ocean Beach and Tiki Haven in the Outer Sunset oh yeah come get your hike on! on Saturday, 1-28-2012
Hike Description:
We will meet at Camino del Mar Land's End entrance (32nd Avenue and El Camino Del Mar.) We will then walk along the sea cliff (of course we will check out the labrynith) and then we'll pass Sutro Baths head down to Ocean Beach. This hike is scheduled later so we can check out the SUNSET. After walki ....
Title: 3 Peak Parks and a Pub (say that 3 times fast!) on Sunday, 2-12-2012
Hike Description:
You know I love me some uphill so here we go...Mt Sutro Forest to Corona Heights Park to Buena Vista Park to a pub on Haight Street. Come on get your uphill on. Its going to be a buns of steel tour but the reward is a frosty beverage in a warm pub.
Title: View to View and Darts too: Highest Point Mt Davidson to Prettiest Stairs at Golden Gate Heights on Saturday, 2-25-2012
Hike Description:
We will begin at Bus Stop (43) on Miraloma Dr & Marne Ave. Following meeting we will explore Mount Davidson, at 927 feet, it\'s the highest point in San Francisco. This 40 acre park has expansive views so let\'s hope for some sunshine! Following that, we will meander through West Portal toward the M ....
Title: Let's get lost in the Presidio then have a pbr and play skee ball on Saturday, 3-10-2012
Hike Description:
Let's wander around the Presidio through Ecology Trail towards the Palace of Fine Arts and Chrissy Field then return back through the Presidio and end at the Buckshot on Geary for Skee Ball and PBRs.
Title: Park -n- Pub: A walk across Golden Gate Park in search of bison, beauty and a beer on Sunday, 3-25-2012
Hike Description:
We will meet at Golden Gate Park 45th Avenue Playground which is on Lincoln Way and 45th Avenue. We will then proceed into the park and through the chain of lakes and then to see our friends the Bison then along JFK to Stow Lake and Conservatory of Flowers (oooh look pretty flowers) then out to Stan ....
Title: An Easter Hill Hike that ends with a Hunky Jesus contest -- sweet! on Sunday, 4-8-2012
Hike Description:
It's Easter so we might as well take a stroll through Sutro Forest past the Fairy Gates then up to Corona Heights Park to check out the spectacular views and then end up at Delores Park just in time for the Hunky Jesus Contest! I'm thinking bringing your own adult beverages and a blanket for the par ....
Title: Bring on the Uphill: Glen Park Canyon to Billy Goat Hill to Bernal Heights on Sunday, 4-29-2012
Hike Description:
We will meet at the entrance of the Glen Park BART station. THIS IS AN A-B so we are not ending where we start. We will then hike up Glen Park Canyon to check out the gorgeous vistas and cool rocks. As if that isn\'t enough, we will then head east to find Billy Goat Hill Park. After that we will wan ....
Title: This hike is brought to you by the apostrophe: Land's End to Trad'r Sam on Saturday, 5-12-2012
Hike Description:
We will meet at Land's End Trailhead entrance 32nd Avenue and El Camino del Mar. We will then walk along the gorgeous Land's End trail...overlook some impressive cliffs...check out the USS memorial...walk to the Labryinth...peek into the cave at Sutro Baths...go up to Sutro Heights Park then head ba ....
Title: Check out this hike: Parks and Boats, Stairs and a Tower, Baseball and Beer on Sunday, 6-3-2012
Hike Description:
We will meet in front of the Marina Branch Library (1890 Chestnut Street -- bus stops 43, 22). We will then head toward the Marina Green. Explore Fort Mason Green. Walk along the waterfront. Check out Hyde Street Pier. Super cool Maritime stuff. You know I need a hill now so we will go up the Greenw ....
Title: We hike because FUN is already in the name: Fort FUNston to Lake Merced to Riptide on Sunday, 6-17-2012
Hike Description:
Getting there: From southbound CA 35 in San Francisco, pass John Muir Drive, then take the first right (signed Fort Funston). Bear right and continue to the parking lot. Meet near hang gliders.
Although with the ocean visible at all times you'll never be lost, there's plenty of unpredictability i ....
Title: There's a Whole Lotta Walking Going On: Lands End to Golden Gate Bridge to Liverpool Lil's on Saturday, 7-7-2012
Hike Description:
We will meet in front of the Lands End Visitors Center. We will then follow Land's End Trail to Camino del Mar. We'll check out some awesome houses along the cliff. Turning onto Lincoln Boulevard, we'll walk along the cliffs with hints of that beautiful bridge. There is a new observation area and we ....
Title: Celebrating the 1 Year Anniversary of GOING UP: 4 Peaks and a Pub on Saturday, 7-21-2012
Hike Description:
Come celebrate the first anniversary of the first hike....
We begin in Cole Valley on the corner of Parnassus and Willard Street.
Hike into Mt Sutro Forest (find the fairy gates) cross Claredon Avenue to Twin Peaks Reservoir toward top of Twin Peaks Summit (usually very windy but an amazing vi ....
Title: Concrete Ups and Dirt Paths: Walk across the city and through the Presidio too on Saturday, 8-25-2012
Hike Description:
We are starting earlier cause it's football season and you know I'm obsessed. Meet on Broadway and Columbus in front of New Sun Hong Kong Restaurant. From there we will stroll across the city taking in the breathtaking views along Broadway. This is a fabulous amount of up. It is also a lot of city s ....
Title: Park-n-Beer: hike across Golden Gate Park to Beach Chalet on Saturday, 9-8-2012
Hike Description:
We will meet at the Golden Gate Park entrance Haight/Stanyan. Hike through the park exploring Lily Pond, Stow Lake, Strawberry Hill proceed to Middle Lake check out the Bison and finally we will end at Great Highway ocean. (You can take the N-Judah back to starting point). This is a one-way hike, ho ....
Title: Aloha! Land's End to Marshall Beach to Tiki Bar on Saturday, 10-13-2012
Hike Description:
We will begin at the Land's End Visitors Center. We will then check out Sutro Baths, the Labrynith, Baker Beach, China Beach and then the now open path down to Marshall Beach (its AWESOME right along the cliffs!) we'll then turn around and head back to the Trad'r Sam (a fabu tiki bar!) I've put in a ....
Title: 3 peaks and a pub: Mt Davidson to Twin Peaks to beer on Sunday, 11-11-2012
Hike Description:
We will begin at Bus Stop (43) on Miraloma Dr & Marne Ave. Following meeting we will explore Mount Davidson, at 927 feet, it's the highest point in San Francisco. This 40 acre park has expansive views so let's hope for some sunshine! There is also a very large cross.
We will then walk to the back ....
Title: Search For Holiday Spirit Hike: WALK ACROSS THE CITY toward Hot Cocoa with Peppermint Schnapps on Saturday, 12-15-2012
Hike Description:
We will meet at the Golden Gate Park entrance on Stanyan/Haight Street across from Whole Foods. We will then proceed to walk across the city in search of the hollerday spirit and splendor and sparkly lights and gingerbread houses and trains and end at Union Square where we will find a cozy place to ....
Title: Climb Up: Two for one uphill Glen Canyon Park and Mt Davidson (and of course a cold beer reward) on Saturday, 1-26-2013
Hike Description:
We will meet outside the Glen Park BART station entrance. From there we will walk towards Glen Canyon Park. It is a city park that occupies about 70 acres along a deep canyon adjacent to the Glen Park, Diamond Heights, and Miraloma Park neighborhoods. It has a nice uphill climb. After exploring the ....
Title: Beach Blanket Bingo Hike: Beach, Sutro Baths, a Labrynith and a Tiki Bar on Sunday, 2-10-2013
Hike Description:
We will meet on the ocean side across the street from Java Beach Cafe. We will then walk up Ocean Beach towards Sutro Baths. We will then walk along the cliffs of Land's End Trail to the Labyrinth and continue to El Camino del Mar. We will then wind our way through pretty streets to Trdr Sam's Tiki ....
Title: Enjoy a little green before we get green: Mt Sutro Forest and Golden Gate Park then St. Pat's celebr on Sunday, 3-17-2013
Hike Description:
We begin in Cole Valley on the corner of Parnassus and Willard Street.
Hike into Mt Sutro Forest (find the fairy gates) cross Claredon Avenue and head downhill to Tank Hill Park then back into Cole Valley to Golden Gate Park. We hike through the park exploring Lily Pond, AIDS Memorial, Stow Lake, ....
Title: 3 peaks and a pub: Mt Davidson to Twin Peaks to beer on Sunday, 4-28-2013
Hike Description:
We will begin at Bus Stop (43) on Miraloma Dr & Marne Ave. Following meeting we will explore Mount Davidson, at 927 feet, it's the highest point in San Francisco. This 40 acre park has expansive views so let's hope for some sunshine! There is also a very large cross.
We will then walk to the back ....
Title: How many peaks do we have to climb before the pub? on Saturday, 1-18-2014
Hike Description:
We're back to get that booty back in shape!
We begin in Cole Valley on the corner of Parnassus and Willard Street. (There is a bus stop on this corner for the 43 and 6)
Hike into Mt Sutro Forest (find the fairy gates) cross Claredon Avenue to Twin Peaks Reservoir toward top ....