Summit to Suds: San Bruno Mountain to Broken Record (cross your fingers for Sun)

Meeting Location: Daly City Bart
Date: SUNday January 27
Time: 1:00PM – 4:00PM
Miles: 6
Contact Phone: 805-895-9139 only TEXT if necessary you do not need to RSVP

Hike Description:

We will meet at the the Daly City Bart station. From there we will walk through Crocker-Amazon into San Bruno Mountain State Park. We will hike the Summit Loop Trail (ooooh look at THAT pretty view!!) We will then descend back into Crocker-Amazon to sip on some tasty suds at Broken Record.

This is an A to B so we will NOT go back to Daly City Bart but Balboa Park Bart is super duper close to Broken Record.

Recommended Clothing:

As you know we will experience every microclimate possible…

Recommended Food:

Bring water its a long walk.

Cancellation Condition:

If it rains sideways but even so we would just look for rainbows.

Dogs Allowed: No

End-to-end of Golden Gate Park finishing at the Beach Chalet Brewery (it’s all about balance and buffalo and beer)

Meeting Location: Golden Gate Park entrance Haight/Stanyan
Date: Saturday, December 15
Time: 1:00PM – 4:00PM
Miles: 6
Hike Description:

We will meet at the Golden Gate Park entrance Haight/Stanyan (right across the street from Whole Foods). Hike through the park exploring Lily Pond, Dahlias!!! Stow Lake, Strawberry Hill, the top of the deYoung observatory, before proceeding to Middle Lake and BUFFALO til finally we will end at the Windmills of the Great Highway and the ocean. (You can take the N-Judah back to starting point).

I wanted to do a Bonfire on the beach but I found out you can’t do bonfires til March now so we will go to the Beach Chalet Brewery for our after…

Recommended Clothing: As you know we will experience every microclimate possible…it’s the Golden Gate Park afterall! and November! It might be chilly when the sun goes down.

Recommended Food: We won’t stop for food until the end of the hike.

Cancellation Condition: If it rains sideways but even so we would just look for rainbows.

Dogs Allowed: No

Hike It UP!: It’s all about the Bs – Balboa Park to Beer

Meeting Location: Balboa Park Bart Station outside on Geneva
Date: Saturday September 29
Time: 1:00PM – 4:00PM
Miles: 6
Contact Phone: 805-895-9139 only TEXT if necessary you do not need to RSVP

Hike Description:

We will meet at Balboa Park Bart entrance on Geneva Avenue. From there we will trek over to the Cayuga Playground. One of the park’s most interesting features is the story of its retired and longtime gardener and local legend of sorts, Demetrio Braceros, who transformed Cayuga Park’s naturalistic surroundings into works of art. His unique themed gardens and whimsical woodcarvings were featured on the PBS television series ‘California’s Golden Parks’ and in the San Francisco Chronicle. We will then walk through the Excelsior to John McClaren Park. Established in 1927, the park is named for John McLaren, the ‘grandfather of Golden Gate Park.’ It’s an immense Natural Area of scenic meadows, grassland and wetland habitat. More than 7 miles of walking trails meander through its 312 acres, replete with native plants and wildlife. That will make us super duper thirsty so we will end at a Beer Garden.

Hike it UP: Peaks, Parks and Pints

Meeting Location: Parnanuss and Willard Street in Cole Valley
Date: Sunday July 29
Time: 1:00PM – 4:00PM
Miles: 6
Contact Phone: 805-895-9139 only TEXT if necessary you do not need to RSVP

Hike Description:

IT’S OUR 7-YEAR ANNIVERSARY COME CELEBRATE

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) or it is close to the N train as well.

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. Following that we will head over to Golden Gate Park because I heard the Dahlias are in full bloom! We will then be quite parched and in need of a beer or two at Social Brewery!!

This is an A to B so we will NOT go back to the beginning of the hike but we end super close to the beginning.

Recommended Clothing:

As you know we will experience every microclimate possible…

Recommended Food:

Bring water.

Cancellation Condition:

If it rains sideways but even so we would just look for rainbows.

Dogs Allowed:

No

Hike it UP: Embarcadero to getting crooked to the Fillmore Jazz Festival

Meeting Location: Gotts Restaurant
Date: Saturday June 30
Time: 1:00PM – 4:00PM
Miles: 6
Contact Phone: 805-895-9139 only TEXT if necessary you do not need to RSVP

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 buildings along the way. One of the most spectacular buildings features three-story high reliefs of San Francisco.

Nearby are the equally amazing Greenwich Street Stairs too! Afterwards, we will check out the murals at Coit Tower.

From there we will walk to Russian Hill a quaint, upscale residential community known for the famously crooked Lombard Street, a major tourist destination. The iconic San Francisco cable cars crest the neighborhood’s hills, which provide views of a number of city landmarks including the Golden Gate and Bay bridges.

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 streets walking. We will end up at the Fillmore Jazz Festival. They have beer gardens there. Oh and Jazz. Kim Nalley is there from 4-6pm.

This is an A to B so we will NOT go back to Embarcadero.

Recommended Clothing:

As you know we will experience every microclimate possible…

Recommended Food:

Bring water.

Cancellation Condition:

If it rains sideways but even so we would just look for rainbows.

Dogs Allowed:

No

 

Hike it UP!: Cinco de 5-Mile-OH

Meeting Location: Glen Park Bart Station
Date: Saturday May 5
Time: 1:00PM – 4:00PM
Miles: 5
Contact Phone: 805-895-9139 only TEXT if necessary you do not need to RSVP

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 park we will walk down Portola Drive to 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! We will then make our way to Ocean Avenue to the Ocean Avenue Ale House. The owner Myles assured me they will be celebrating Cinco de 5-Mile-OH!!

This is an A to B so we will NOT go back to Glen Park Bart but the Balboa Park Bart is very close to the Ale House.

Recommended Clothing:

As you know we will experience every microclimate possible…

Recommended Food:

Bring water.

Cancellation Condition:

If it rains sideways but even so we would just look for rainbows.

Dogs Allowed: No

Hidden Gems: 3 Unexpected City Parks with Gorgeous Views of the City and Beer

Meeting Location: Carl/Cole in front of Kezar Grill
Date: Saturday March 24
Time: 1:00PM – 4:00PM
Miles: 6
Contact Phone: 805-895-9139 only TEXT if necessary you do not need to RSVP

Hike Description:

We will meet in Cole Valley 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 this gem it has incredible views and feels like you are in the mountains right in the middle of the city) then of course we need a little more up in the Buena Vista Park (this park rocks and has a multitude of stairs for the extra butt workout). We will then meander through the panhandle and end up at Barrel Head Brewhouse. Mmmmmmm Beer! This is my easiest hike I promise 😉

This is an A to B so we will NOT go back to Cole Valley but there is public transit available from the Brewery.

Recommended Clothing:

As you know we will experience every microclimate possible…

Recommended Food:

Bring water its a long walk.

Cancellation Condition:

If it rains sideways but even so we would just look for rainbows.

Dogs Allowed: No