Big Sur River Gorge Exploration

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Pfeiffer Big Sur Rd, Big Sur, CA, United States

Be prepared to get wet in this river exploration walk up to the Big Sur Gorge swimming hole. You will be crossing the river several times, in sometimes knee-to-waist-deep water, and climbing over rocks in this 1-mile hike. This 1.5-hour … Read more

Free – $10

Following in Ohlone Footsteps

Sierra Azul Preserve San Jose, CA, United States

Join Docent Naturalists Nancy Weintraub, Frances Reneau, Mike Lohr and Marie Faust Evitt on the Bay Area Ridge Trail. Start your hike (appr. 8.5 miles) at the Bald Mountain Parking Area for this moderately-paced gradual ascent to the Mt Umunhum … Read more

Free

People of Color Walks and Talks: Pollinator Palooza

Coyote Hills Regional Park 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd, Fremont, CA, United States

Nature is a buzz with the sights, sounds, and smells of the summer. Celebrate the start of a new season and learn about the busy lives of our local pollinators on a 2-mile moderate walk. The program is bilingual in … Read more

Free

Walk the Double Cross Trail (South to North)

Fort Funston Overlook 206 Fort Funston Rd, San Francisco, CA, United States

Walk the full 14.5 miles or any length you chose, at your own pace or at the moderate group pace. Highlights include Fort Funston, Lake Merced, Stern Grove, West Portal, Edgehill Mountain, Twin Peaks, Tank Hill, Buena Vista Park, Alamo … Read more

Free

Walk the Crosstown Trail (Sections 1-2)

Candlestick Point State Recreation Area 1150 Carroll Avenue, San Francisco, California

Meet at Sunrise Point in Candlestick Point State Recreation Area to walk the first two sections of the Crosstown Trail, about 8.4 miles. You'll start our walk through Candlestick Park to Little Hollywood, then wind up Visitacion Valley, through McLaren … Read more

Free

A Crosstown Solstice Walk

Candlestick Point State Recreation Area 1150 Carroll Avenue, San Francisco, California

You will walk from the Embarcadero’s northeast tip to Lands End, a 16-mile meander through the heart of the city and out to the Pacific Ocean. Highlights include Chinatown, Nob Hill, Alamo Square, Mt. Sutro, the tiled stairways of Golden … Read more

Free

4th of July Fireworks Hike

Sugarloaf Ridge State Park 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, kenwood

Join Team Sugarloaf for your chance to climb the tallest mountain in Sonoma Valley– Bald Mountain– a spectacular vantage point to view as many as 18 different fireworks displays! This strenuous hike covers approximately 6.5 miles roundtrip with 1500 ft. … Read more

$30 – $65

Full Moon Hike

Sugarloaf Ridge State Park 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, kenwood

Bring a flashlight and your sense of wonder as you explore the park after dark. This hike begins at the White Barn and heads up to the viewpoint on Vista Trail or to Bald Mountain, where we will see the … Read more

Free – $10

The Light Show

Blithedale Summit Preserve Mill Valley, CA, United States

Join Ranger Gabe for an invigorating evening hike to enjoy nature's light show. You’ll hike up Blithedale Ridge and watch the sunset behind Mount Tam. Next, you’ll walk along the ridge and watch the City's skyline light up under a … Read more

Free

Rock Parks of Berkeley

North Berkeley Solano Avenue and The Alameda, Berkeley, CA, United States

Celebrate 65 years of Greenbelt Alliance adventures and the 3rd edition of Bob Johnson and Janet Byron’s beloved book, Berkeley Walks, with one of the authors' favorite excursions. You will visit 7 small parks with large volcanic rock outcroppings. As … Read more

Free

Bay Day Challenge

San Francisco Bay Trail

Join the Bay Day Challenge from September 8 to October 7, presented by Save The Bay, in partnership with San Francisco Bay Trail. This free, region-wide event lets you create the experience that’s right for you with 30 days of … Read more

Free

Mt. Umunhum Outing

Mount Umunhum Mt. Umunhum Road, San Jose, United States

Join the South Bay Trail Advocacy Group on an 8 mile outing on Mt. Umunhum. The Mount Umunhum Trail provides an opportunity to experience the mountain’s ecosystem before arriving at the 3,456-foot summit. Most of them well-graded uphill trail is … Read more

Free

Full Moon Hike at Sugarloaf Ridge

Sugarloaf Ridge State Park 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, kenwood

Bring a flashlight and your sense of wonder as you explore Sugarloaf Ridge State Park after dark. This hike begins at the White Barn and heads up to the viewpoint on Vista Trail, where we will see the moon rise … Read more

$5 – $12

Save Mount Diablo: Trail Stomp / Run

Save Mount Diablo 1901 Olympic Blvd Suite 320, Walnut Creek, CA, United States

Calling all experienced trail runners to an exploratory run at Curry Canyon Ranch! Attendees will traverse through grassland, riparian, and woodland habitats at their own pace. The hilly terrain is rewarded with stellar views of Mount Diablo and an abundance … Read more

Free

North Ridge Trail Hike at Purisima Creek Redwoods

Purisima Creek North Ridge Trailhead 5050 El Camino Real, Los Altos

Join POST for a beautiful and strenuous but rewarding 4.5-mile hike through the redwoods at Purisima Creek Redwoods! This out-and-back hike is moderately strenuous, with several inclines and declines. The hike itself will be roughly 4.5 + miles in totality, … Read more

Free