Salinas Hiking
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Parks and Preserves in and Near Salinas
Wilder Ranch State Park | Distance: 30.54 km
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park | Distance: 34.64 km
Almaden Quicksilver County Park | Distance: 35.59 km
Henry W. Coe State Park | Distance: 35.66 km
Fall Creek Unit | Distance: 36.86 km
Santa Teresa County Park | Distance: 38.72 km
Castle Rock State Park | Distance: 41.39 km
Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve | Distance: 41.82 km
El Sereno Open Space | Distance: 43.94 km
Big Basin Redwoods State Park | Distance: 44.36 km
Sanborn County Park | Distance: 45.3 km
Saratoga Gap | Distance: 45.4 km
Joseph D. Grant County Park | Distance: 46.06 km
Portola Redwoods State Park | Distance: 50.01 km
Stevens Creek County Park | Distance: 50.07 km
Rancho San Antonio | Distance: 51.04 km
Butano State Park | Distance: 51.87 km
Ben Hur Lampman State Park | Distance: 52.2 km
Los Trancos Open Space Preserve | Distance: 54.12 km
Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve | Distance: 54.12 km
Sam McDonald Park | Distance: 54.95 km
Palo Alto Foothills Park | Distance: 55.06 km
Monte Bello Open Space Preserve | Distance: 55.08 km
Shoreline at Mountain View | Distance: 56.05 km
Arastradero Preserve | Distance: 56.75 km
Windy Hill Open Space Preserve | Distance: 58.35 km
Palo Alto Baylands Park | Distance: 58.35 km
La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve | Distance: 58.46 km
Wunderlich Park | Distance: 60.52 km
El Corte De Madera Creek | Distance: 61.13 km
Huddard Park | Distance: 63.13 km
Coal Creek | Distance: 64.33 km
Edgewood Park | Distance: 66.31 km
Burleigh Murray Ranch State Park | Distance: 67.87 km
Garin Park | Distance: 69.63 km
Coyote Point Park | Distance: 72.27 km
San Francisco State Fish and Game Refuge | Distance: 73.57 km
Caswell Memorial State Park | Distance: 74.66 km
Cull Canyon Regional Recreation Area | Distance: 75.77 km
Bishop Ranch | Distance: 76.22 km
McNee Ranch State Park | Distance: 76.9 km
Pedro Point Park | Distance: 77.26 km
Sweeny Ridge | Distance: 77.64 km
Anthony Chabot Regional Park | Distance: 78.71 km
San Pedro Park | Distance: 78.76 km
Milagra Ridge | Distance: 80.56 km
Sharp Park in Pacifica | Distance: 81.56 km
San Bruno Mountain State Park | Distance: 81.82 km
Mussel Rock Park | Distance: 82.74 km
Westmoor Park | Distance: 82.9 km
Joaquin Miller Park | Distance: 83.67 km
Mount Diablo State Park | Distance: 84.18 km
Thornton Beach State Park | Distance: 84.29 km
Lake Merritt Park | Distance: 84.66 km
Fort Funston Park | Distance: 85.45 km
Park Merced | Distance: 85.71 km
Shell Ridge Open Space | Distance: 86.3 km
Golden Gate Park | Distance: 87.45 km
Lands End National Recreation Area | Distance: 89.44 km
The Presidio | Distance: 89.57 km
Parks near Salinas
Hiking Groups Nearby
Jill and Sula's Hiking Group | Distance: 29.3 km
Description: Fun, social, urban hikes that end in a pub.
Very challenging hike group | Distance: 29.3 km
Description: Experienced hiker group who look for difficult, long and challenging hikes to get really great exercise, get in great shape and have a great workout!
Downtown Embarcadero Exercise Group | Distance: 29.3 km
Description: Group of professionals who can walk along the scenic Embarcadero from Market along the bay to Fishermans Wharf. We can start at 6pm at the Ferry Building which is at the end of Market street crossing Embarcadero. Address: 1 Ferry Building # 35 San Francisco, CA 94111-4230
Bank Holiday Land's End Hiking | Distance: 29.3 km
Description: This group is for hikers who get Holidays off from work, such as Veterans Day, Columbus Day, Labor Day, etc. and want to spend the morning on a stroll in scenic Land's End! We meet on Bank Holidays at 10:15 on the North West Corner of 27th Avenue and California. Reminders will be posted on the hiking event calendar.
Experiment Hiking Group's Page | Distance: 29.3 km
Description: Creating an experimental hiking group. This group's hikes are tough :)
Bay Area Outdoor Volunteering | Distance: 29.3 km
Description: This group is for people who want to be active and participate in helping to build trails, sustainable farming projects, planting trees, and working with other outdoor organizations and parks.
Weekday hiking on the San Francisco peninsula | Distance: 29.3 km
Description: This is for our private group
North Bay Hikes | Distance: 29.3 km
Description: We are Santa Rosa-based, most outings are in Sonoma, Marin, and Napa counties. Mostly hiking, some paddling, camping, biking etc. See pictures and a list of past outings on our website. Click "Join NorthBayHikes.com" to sign up for email invitations to our outings.
Winter Snowshoe Hikes/Campouts | Distance: 29.3 km
Description: If you own snowshoes and/or enjoy backcountry nordic skiing, this group might be for you. I'd like to plan Truckee/Tahoe snowshoe hikes (maybe also up north towards Lassen) this season 2010-2011. Members are not expected to be triathletes, but should be sufficiently fit to handle cold weather challenges. As excursions may include overnighters, I'd like to invite those who are conservation-minded and wouldn't think twice about picking up garbage they might see on the trail. Weekday trips are also in the works.
Before Work Hiking | Distance: 40.61 km
Description: This is a group for short morning hikes
Milpitas Social Group | Distance: 54.74 km
Description: This group is for all ages!! We do things from San Francisco to Santa Barbara and occasionally all the way to Los Angeles. Dinners, pot lucks, hikes, walks, bikes, camping, happy hours, treat yourself to a massage/spa treatment. Run into old friend! Everybody has to eat and exercise sometime – might as well do it in good company of others. As we see it, one of the reasons to create this group is for singles of all ages to get together and have fun. Struggling with Divorce? Meet other persons who are either anticipating or are in the midst of divorce, custody, or support-related issues and need some direction. Just broke up with a boyfriend/girlfriend. Well join the group! …or just killing times until Mr/Ms. "RIGHT" comes along! To those newly singled and are yet unsure what they want to do with their lives. We suggest a period of experimental single of growth where you can try a variety of new things, new friends, new attitudes etc... You just need to find what is really right for YOU! In the meantime you do need some fun. Our suggestion is to set your goal for the next year, along with other things that make you happy as a single person and learning to enjoy life to its fullest extent. To make friends with others or whatever you need to lead to a happy life. If you picture yourself as always being alone, miserable or whatever then your subconscious will see to it that you do things to keep you that way or you can constantly visualize yourself as having fun, being with other people to do whatever necessary to get you out of that mood onto the mainline of a HAPPY, NEW LIFE OF FREEDOM. DO IT NOW! By signing up and tell yourself that there is absolutely no need to be miserable. As most people spend more time planning a weekend than they do planning the rest of their life.
test group | Distance: 78.5 km
Description: Group for testing
Hiking Pacifica Coast | Distance: 78.85 km
Description: Hiking in Pacifica. Splendid views on a sunny day. Hikes range 4 to 7 miles - some elevation (up to 625). Eat/drink at local places.
Roam the Woods: Women Specific Backpacking | Distance: 84.15 km
Description: Get Trail Smart! Roam offers one and two week backpacking learning vacations for women. We utilize National Parks and Wilderness areas across the U.S. as our "classroom". Have you ever wanted to see glacier fed lakes, long distance trails, dormant volcanoes, waterfalls, lush meadows, mountain streams, awe inspiring peaks…and have the confidence to accept every lesson Mother Nature provides? Roam will show you the way! Visit: www.roamthewoods.com for more information
Snowdogs | Distance: 85.2 km
Description: Hiking, Running, Skiing/Snowboarding and other outdoor activities
Bay Area Birders | Distance: 86.68 km
Description: This group is for birding people in the San Francisco Bay area. I figure we can open it to everyone. I will not be the "leader", but I hope that each of you will step forward now and then to lead some kind of outing. Roy
GRN Hike | Distance: 87.31 km
Description: Hiking!
test | Distance: 89.23 km
Description: test
San Francisco Hiking Group | Distance: 89.73 km
Description: Scenic hikes and challenging rock climbing along the Bay with views of the Pacific Ocean, Golden Gate Bridge, Presidio, and Sausalito. Good way to make friends with San Francisco locals and enjoy some good hiking!
Amazon HIking and Adventure Group | Distance: 112.96 km
Description: Fairfield, CA based Women's Hiking & Outdoor Adventure Group! The Amazon Group is a group for meeting other Women in their 20's and 30's who enjoy hiking, outdoors, and fitness. This group is for healthy/fit women who love to be outdoors and enjoy activities like: Hiking, backpacking, river-rafting, kayaking, and camping! Whether you are an experienced hiker or have never hiked before, join us! Other events include girl's night outs, hanging out, and day trips to fun new places. We also often stop at nearby places for good brews, food and conversation after hikes. Have fun while getting fit! Make new friends! Take time out of your busy life and get outside, and meet new people.
Muir Woods and Marin Hiking | Distance: 114.6 km
Description: hiking in Muir Woods and other nearby areas. There is even a trail with a small bar at the end of it - join us!
Upcoming Hikes Nearby
There are no upcoming hikes scheduled in and near Salinas
Trailheads in and Near Salinas
Trailhead Name: Henry Coe State Park - Hunting Hollow entrance
Distance: 29.43 km
Trailhead Description: Large dirt parking lot. If not stuffed (most of the time, except spring weekends), pay fee to the iron ranger. Day Use Fee $6 (as of May 2011).
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 50
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Henry Coe SP - Coyote Creek entrance
Distance: 30.81 km
Trailhead Description: There is barely any parking - only few spots along the road. Large parking lot with restrooms is at nearby (2 miles) Hunting Hollow.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 5
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Arroyo Seco - Gorge
Distance: 32.14 km
Trailhead Description: Take 101 south. Turn right on Arroyo Seco Road (about 1 mile south of Soledad). Continue on Arroyo Seco Road, at the Y take left ( the right is G16). Pay $7 fee at the entrance booth. Continue to the Gorge parking (past campground) . Bathrooms are available at the campground, not at the trailhead.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 20
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Rancho Canada del Oro Open Space Preserve
Distance: 33.13 km
Trailhead Description: Large parking lot, easy access to 20+ miles of trails. Rancho Canada del Oro is adjacent to Calero County park in San Jose. Large parking lot. But if you have a really large group, it is recommended to contact a ranger so they open overflow parking DIRECTIONS: From hwy 101: take Bernal road south, turn left onto Santa Teresa Blvd (go 2.9 mi), right onto Bailey ave ( go 2.3 mi), left onto McKean road (go 2.4 mi), right onto Casa Loma road, proceed about 2 miles to the Casa Loma staging area. Allow 20-25 minutes from the exit off the freeway. From Almaden Expwy: turn right on Harry, then left on McKean, right on Casa Loma. Proceed about 2 miles to the Casa Loma staging area. Official website: http://www.openspaceauthority.org/trails/rancho.html
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 30
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Hacienda entrance
Distance: 35.53 km
Trailhead Description: Large dirt parking lot
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 50
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Henry Coe - Headquarters entrance
Distance: 35.71 km
Trailhead Description: Headquarters entrance has a visitor center (open, I believe 9am-4pm). The store sells maps (the 1: 24,000 with 50-foot contour lines map of the park can be purchased here ) , books, brochures (some excellent materials specific to the park). Day Use Fee $8 (as of May 2011).
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 30
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Almaden Quicksilver - Mockingbird Hill Entrance
Distance: 36.99 km
Trailhead Description: Large paved parking lot.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 50
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Santa Teresa County Park - Stile entrance
Distance: 37.25 km
Trailhead Description: This is one of the entrances to Santa Teresa County park. Small dirt parking lot. Access to Stile Ranch and Fortini trails. Directions: From San Jose, take Almaden expressway until it ends, turn right on Harry road, them left on McKean.Drive apprx 1.3 miles to Fortini road where turn left. At the T-junction turn left onto San Vicente, parking will be on the right side of the road
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 8
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Santa Teresa CP - Pueblo Day Use Area
Distance: 37.67 km
Trailhead Description: To get here, take Bernal road south (towards hills). Turn left down to the valley in the center of the park. Pay fee at the self-serve station on the small parking on the right side of the road and proceed down to the larger parking lot. Open 8AM - sunset.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 50
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Santa Teresa CP - Bernal-Gulnac-Joice entrance
Distance: 38.68 km
Trailhead Description: Parking along the street.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 20
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Skyline to the Sea Trail, Waddell Beach
Distance: 45.04 km
Trailhead Description: Parking right on Hwy 1 at Waddell Beach trailhead for the Skyline to the Sea trail.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 10
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: East Ridge Trail
Distance: 45.24 km
Trailhead Description: East Ridge Trail road at Hwy 236, just past the park entrance.
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 100
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Sequoia Trail, Headquarters
Distance: 46.3 km
Trailhead Description: Trailhead for the Sequoia Trail from the Big Basin Redwoods SP headquarters.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 100
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Skyline to the Sea Trail, Headquarters
Distance: 46.35 km
Trailhead Description: The Skyline to the Sea and several other trails begin at the Big Basin Redwoods SP headquarters.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 100
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Dool Trail
Distance: 46.42 km
Trailhead Description: Another trailhead in Big Basin Redwoods SP at headquarters. This one is marked for the Dool trail, but can also be used for the Skyline to the Sea and other trails.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 100
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Hiking Routes Near Salinas
Route Name: Ecology Trail and back via Ridge Trails
Route Description: We will start at the Ecology Trail, walk by the officers row, then the cannon display, walk by the Golden Gate bridge, and take the Bay Area Ridge Trail back to where we started.
Distance: 1.03
Total elevation gain: N/A
Total elevation loss: N/A
Route Name: Stumbling Around The Presidio
Route Description: We will just pick random trails and see the Palace of Fine Arts, and the Yoda statue. We will cover a few trails.
Distance: 1.03
Total elevation gain: N/A
Total elevation loss: N/A
Route Name: Ecology Trail, Officers Row, Cannon Display, Palace of Fine Arts
Route Description: This is an amazing route which probably has in it a quarter of the city attractions and you can see them all in about an hour hike! We also saw the Yoda statue.
Distance: 1.03
Total elevation gain: N/A
Total elevation loss: N/A
Route Name: Coastal Shipwrecks and cannons along the way
Route Description: Take Ecology trail to officers row where there is a cannon display. Then head to the coast to see live gigantic cannons facing the ocean. Then go to Lands End to see real shipwrecks that are visible above water.
Distance: 1.03
Total elevation gain: 325
Total elevation loss: 570
Route Name: Hike To Yoda Statue
Route Description: This is a short but popular hike to the offices of Lucas Arts where there is a statue of Yoda. This particular route also features Inspiration Point which has beautiful views. It also features the Ecology Trail, the old Officers Row, and a display of historic cannons along the way.
Distance: 1.03
Total elevation gain: 42
Total elevation loss: 309
Route Name: Hike From Lands End to Fort Funston
Route Description: A Hike all along the
Distance: 1.3
Total elevation gain: N/A
Total elevation loss: N/A
Route Name: Length of Golden Gate Park Route
Route Description: A way to get from one side of Golden Gate Park from another.
Distance: 2.13
Total elevation gain: N/A
Total elevation loss: N/A
Route Name: Morning Sun Trail
Route Description: The Morning Sun Trail is a short connector between the trailhead at Spencer Avenue along Highway 101 and the Alta Trail within the Marin Headlands.
Distance: 3.94
Total elevation gain: 377
Total elevation loss: 22
Route Name: From Downtown to the Inner Richmond
Route Description: We will just take Post street and then around the Trader Joes area we will walk on Geary street or maybe California.
Distance: 4.01
Total elevation gain: N/A
Total elevation loss: N/A
Route Name: Quest for Chocolate
Route Description: Ferry Building to Ghiradelli Square over Russian Hill
Distance: 4.43
Total elevation gain: 380
Total elevation loss: 331
Route Name: Loop Around Lake Merced
Route Description: This is just a smile loop around Lake Merced. There is little elevation change and the loop is simply a nice walk around the pretty lake.
Distance: 4.92
Total elevation gain: 110
Total elevation loss: 118
Route Name: Lake Merrit Loop in Oakland Downtown
Route Description: Just a nice loop without almost any elevation. It is around a pretty lake and there are some birds in the area. It is a very pleasant walk altogether.
Distance: 11.59
Total elevation gain: N/A
Total elevation loss: N/A
Route Name: Sausal Creek to Redwood Peak
Route Description: This is very much an approximation, but you get the general idea. The mileage will be more like 4-4.5 each way with all the actual trail bends and twists, and the net elevation gain is about 1100 feet. The point of the hike is starting in the suburbs, getting surprisingly far into the woods, and achieving a genuine flatland-to-peak on-foot experience. The little jog toward Castle Drive is to stop for lunch with a terrific panoramic view of the Bay Area--be warned, there is no such view from the Peak, just a sense of accomplishment among some fantastic Redwoods.
Distance: 14.18
Total elevation gain: N/A
Total elevation loss: N/A
Route Name: Huckleberry Regional Preserve Loop
Route Description: Route is approximate as I cannot see the location of the single-track trail. Total distance of the loop should come out to about 2.35 miles with 850 feet of cumulative elevation gain. Very nice time of year to visit now in May -- One of the gems of the East Bay Regional Park System.
Distance: 15.56
Total elevation gain: N/A
Total elevation loss: N/A
Route Name: Limantour Beach to Sculptured Beach, Secret Beach, and Pt Resistance.
Route Description: Limantour Beach to Pt Resistance and back.
Distance: 26.97
Total elevation gain: 261
Total elevation loss: 264
Route Name: Loop Around the Park
Route Description: This is a 2-mile loop around the park. There are some scenic spots along the way. People like to jog, stroll, walk with their dogs, or bike on this route.
Distance: 30.53
Total elevation gain: 13
Total elevation loss: 14
Route Name: Regency Drive to Mt.Diablo Summit
Route Description: This is the most direct route.
Distance: 31.11
Total elevation gain: 3230
Total elevation loss: N/A
Route Name: Tomales Point trail
Route Description: 9.5 miles roundtrip. Gently rolling terrain. Easy to follow route, no turns. Trail is well-maintained for the first 3 miles. The last 1.7 milesGreat views of the ocean. Bird rock. Elks. Wildflowers (Coast Bush Lupin, Wild Radish, California poppy, Douglas Iris). No Shade. Can be windy/foggy. Historical Pierce ranch at the trailhead.
Distance: 37.56
Total elevation gain: 488
Total elevation loss: 774
Route Name: Bernal Hill loop - 2.4 miles
Route Description: Counter-clock-wise semi-loop. Start on Joice trail up, bear right at junction with Norred trail, right at the junction with Bernal Hill trail, left at the junction with Vista Loop, left at the junction with Bernal Hill, return on Joice trail
Distance: 54.19
Total elevation gain: 698
Total elevation loss: 699
Route Name: Palisades
Route Description: The normal oat hill mine hikes are up and back. The full palisades hike is is a 1-way hike, you'll need cars at both ends. We hope to have one group going each way, switching keys in the middle. Some hikers may choose to hike the Oat hill Mine or Table rock only.
Distance: 54.96
Total elevation gain: 2076
Total elevation loss: 358
Route Name: coyote peak
Route Description: one way route to coyote peak
Distance: 55.07
Total elevation gain: 1085
Total elevation loss: 424
Route Name: Coyote Peak - Rocky Ridge Loop
Route Description: Moderate Climb to Coyote Peak, great views from the top, gentle descent on rocky ridge trail. No shade. Gorgeous wildflowers in spring on Rocky Ridge trail.
Distance: 55.24
Total elevation gain: 762
Total elevation loss: 773
Route Name: Mine hill hike
Route Description: Moderate loop from hacienda entrance. Lots of wildflowers in spring.
Distance: 55.96
Total elevation gain: N/A
Total elevation loss: N/A
Route Name: Wildflower walk - April 28
Route Description: moderate loop; good for viewing sprig wildflowers. Fire road
Distance: 55.96
Total elevation gain: N/A
Total elevation loss: N/A
Route Name: Headquerters to Coyote Creek entrance
Route Description: From the Headquarters, take Corral, Manzanita Point Road, Madrone Soda Springs down to Coyote Creek. Then follow Coyote creek downstream to Coyote Creek entrance
Distance: 66.11
Total elevation gain: 239
Total elevation loss: 1948
Route Name: Mount Sizer loop
Route Description: clock-wise
Distance: 66.11
Total elevation gain: N/A
Total elevation loss: N/A
Route Name: mt sizer loop
Route Description: clock-wise
Distance: 66.11
Total elevation gain: N/A
Total elevation loss: N/A
Route Name: Hunting Hollow and Wagon roads to Willson Camp
Route Description: Hunting Hollow road follows creek. In winter be prepared for multiple creek crossing (crossable, but can be 2-3 feet deep after heavy rain). Turn left onto Wagon road.
Distance: 74.5
Total elevation gain: N/A
Total elevation loss: N/A
Route Name: Gilroy Hot Sprongs road to Coyote Creek entrance
Route Description: This is walk on the paved road. It starts at Hunting Hollow and goes to Coyote Creek entrance
Distance: 74.5
Total elevation gain: 144
Total elevation loss: 100
Route Name: The Oaks Nature Trail Route
Route Description: Nice and scenic walk along the shore. This is a hiking/walking trail only. No cyclists or equestrians are allowed. The trail isn't very long and there is nearly no elevation gain or loss.
Distance: 99.57
Total elevation gain: 9
Total elevation loss: 9
Route Name: Summit Spring Thd to Snow Mtn West East
Route Description: Follow the established trail and fire roads up the mountain. Campsite is about 4 miles from the trailhead. Summit is about an additional 2 miles past the campsite.
Distance: 107.46
Total elevation gain: 2437
Total elevation loss: 103
Route Name: Arroyo Seco: Gorge - upstream to the waterfall
Route Description: From the closed Gate, follow the Indian Road to the Marble Peak trailhead. Descend to the river (0.3 miles). Walk/swim upstream to the narrows and to waterfall. There is a climbing rope that allows to climb up.
Distance: 121.2
Total elevation gain: 1291
Total elevation loss: 1017
Route Name: Arroyo Seco - Rocky Creek
Route Description: Starting from Arroyo Seco/River, follow Rocky Creek upstream. There is a trail on a map for 3-4 miles. Most likely overgrown/ washed out.
Distance: 121.2
Total elevation gain: 4214
Total elevation loss: 76
Past Hikes In The Area (By Date)
How many peaks do we have to climb before the pub? | Distance: 87 km
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 of Twin Peaks Summit (usually very windy but an amazing view of the entire city) YES we will go up BOTH PEAKS then head downhill to Tank Hill Park (this is my favorite view and there is a new froggy friend up there!) finally back into Cole Valley where we started!
Have Victory Beer at a pub for doing such an awesone job on the uphill!
Maybe this one | Distance: 93.4 km
Description: Meow idk
Thirsty Thursday TOGA PARTY - Toga, Toga, Toga! | Distance: 88.3 km
Description: Grab a bed sheet and join us for the Thirsty Thursday TOGA Party at Atmosphere! $1 sliders, $2 nachos, $3 drink menu, great dance music, and prizes for best Toga! Meet travelers, locals, au pairs and international students while playing Toga Bingo to win $3 Shots! Mingle with others throughout the night to complete your Toga Bingo Card. Get $3 shots every time you mark off a square on your game card. NOTE: You *must* arrive before 10pm to get a free Toga Bingo Card which will allow you to participate in the game throughout the evening. One drink minimum - first drink is regular price upon entry, then your next 3 drinks are $2 (Bud & Wells/House Spirits). Here are some inspirational videos/instructions on how to wrap your ordinary bed sheet into an instant award-winning toga: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Toga-out-of-a-Bedsheet RSVP is *Required* RSVP HERE: https://www.facebook.com/events/167959423364272/ *************************************************** WHEN: Thur ....
Oat Hill Mine Road and the Palisades | Distance: 141.4 km
Description: Introduction
The palisades are beautiful, and this hike offers gorgeous views of it and the Calistoga valley. This hike simply goes up to Robert Louis Stevenson park or Down from the park to the Pizza place at the trailhead. This makes it easy to offer several hiking options - people can simply turn around when they are tired. The grade is fairly easy on the knees but undulates across the front of the palisades.
Extra Items:
Most of this hike is exposed to the sun. We recommend doing it during winter, or on cool days <65F. Bring 3-4 22oz water bottles each for 65 degree weather. Seriously! Wear sturdy hiking boots, the palisades trail is not well worn and is rocky in places. If you have them, bring 2-way radios so the fast + slow groups can keep in touch.
Hiking options:
◾Carpool: Add 2 hours to each of these times to cover carpooling + lunch + hike intro.
◾Short hike to bald hill: 2 hours 45 mins. 5.7 miles, 1300ft gain/loss.
◾Medium hike to Pali ....
3 peaks and a pub: Mt Davidson to Twin Peaks to beer | Distance: 85.7 km
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 backside of Twin Peaks and get wind swept. After we ooh and ahhh a bit we will cruise down the peaks toward Cole Valley and find a pub that will fill us with tasty beverages.
Enjoy a little green before we get green: Mt Sutro Forest and Golden Gate Park then St. Pat's celebr | Distance: 87 km
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, and Strawberry Hill! We will then venture into the Inner Richmond and end up at a pub -- maybe Buckshot Bar & Gameroom where we can toast to the Irish!
Beach Blanket Bingo Hike: Beach, Sutro Baths, a Labrynith and a Tiki Bar | Distance: 88.3 km
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 Bar on Geary. It is there we will rest and have a nice ice cream drink reward.
Climb Up: Two for one uphill Glen Canyon Park and Mt Davidson (and of course a cold beer reward) | Distance: 84.6 km
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 park we will walk down Portola Drive to Mt Davidson. Yup. it's a two-for-one uphill adventure. After seeing the big ass cross I am sure we will be quite parched so we will descend and walk to West Portal for a frosty beverage. This is a point A to point B so plan accordingly for transportation.
Search For Holiday Spirit Hike: WALK ACROSS THE CITY toward Hot Cocoa with Peppermint Schnapps | Distance: 87.2 km
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 sip on Hot Cocoa with Peppermint Schnapps. mmmmmm it will be a lovely way to celebrate the weekend with a little exercise thrown in too!
2012 Rock Paper Scissors Election Decider Pub Crawl! Win $100 Bar Tab! Prizes for Obama/Romney Look- | Distance: 87.7 km
Description: \'Like\' us on Facebook *and* RSVP you\'re attending and get a $1 Obamarama Shot! www.facebook.com/beerpubcrawl
This Wednesday, after our new Prez is elected, you\'ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how it was all decided! Plus we\'ll be giving out prizes for the best Obama/Romney look alike. All Political Parties welcome.
LOOK-ALIKE CONTEST: Gift Certificate for best Obama or Romney costume.
FREE Pub Crawl/FREE to enter Rock Paper Scissors Tournament with Drink Purchase
PRIZES: Tournament champion wins $100 bar tab!
DRINK SPECIAL: Get drink tix at the first bar so that all wells and beers are $3.50 throughout the night.
--> Compete in Rock Paper Scissors tournament qualifying rounds while moving bar-to-bar. Meet new people while earning points to compete in the finals at the last bar.
--> Top players from qualifying rounds along with several wild card players will compete at the final bar. Champion receives $100 bar tab!
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