1A, 1B
hikes
Always bring lunch and water. Consider layered clothing, sunscreen and hiking poles.
Canine hikers should also bring leashes, litter bags, and water for their dogs.
Jul 3 Thu 1A hike
China Camp. Two easy hikes to explore the shoreline trails of China Camp State Park on the Bay in San Rafael. Yes, they still catch shrimp. Back by 1:30 pm or sunset. Meet: 9:30 am or 5:45 pm at the Civic Center Post Office on San Pedro Road in San Rafael and drive to trailhead.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
Jul 10 Thu 1A hike
Rodeo Beach and Point Bonita Lighthouse. An easy hike from the beach up the hill and back, including the visitor's center and with a docent-led, guided tour of the Point Bonita lighthouse. Back by 1:30 pm. Rain cancels. Bring: a snack. Meet: 9:30 am at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at the bus stop), or at the far end of Rodeo Beach at 10:15 am.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
Jul 11 Fri 1A hike
Night picnic on Ring Mountain. An easy 1A hike and potluck dinner on top of Ring Mountain in Tiburon. Hike to the top - with 360 degree views - and share the food and drink for SIX HIKERS that you have carried up the hill. Sunset 7:45 pm; bring warm clothes. FLASHLIGHT IS A MUST. Meet: 5:45 pm at the Ring Mountain trailhead on Paradise Drive, one mile east of the Corte Madera exit from Highway 101. Roadside parking.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
Jul 12 Sat 1A hike
South Berkeley paths and stairways. A relaxed and very slow hike with several rest stops. Route includes pathways, stairways and architectural treasures in South Berkeley and North Oakland. Some steep climbs. Hike ends around 5:30 pm in time for optional dinner. No need to register but rain cancels. Bring: this is a city hike, but it is still necessary to bring lunch and liquids. Meet: 11:45 am at Rockridge BART station north parking lot at bottom of down escalator. Directions: BART to Rockridge station.
Mike Hayman (415)681-2809
Jul 13 Sun 1A canine hike
Point Pinole canine hike. Join Linda, Randall, Frolic and Breeze on an easy loop with Bay views. Return to cars around 1 pm with no lunch stop, though there are sites for optional picnicking after the hike. Dogless people welcome. Meet: 10 am at Point Pinole Regional Park parking lot. Directions: take Richmond Parkway to Giant Highway and follow park signs. Cost: Parking and dog fees.
Linda Wilford and Randall Ham (415)566-7070 or linda-rand-hike[at]earthlink.net
Jul 17 Thu 1A hike
Northside Lakes. Two easy hikes around Bon Tempe and Lake Lagunitas. Back by 1:30 pm or sunset. Meet: 9:30 am or 5:45 pm at Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater). Cost: $7/car MMWD entrance fee or annual pass.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
Jul 24 Thu 1A hike
Tennessee Valley. Two gentle hikes from Tennessee Valley trailhead to the beach and back. Back by 12:30 pm or sunset. Meet: 9:30 am or 5:45 pm at the Tennessee Valley trailhead by the stables.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
Aug 7 Thu 1A hike
Laurel Dell. Two easy half-day hikes from Rock Spring to Laurel Dell. Back by 1:30 pm or sunset. Meet: 9:30 am or 6 pm at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at the bus stop).
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
Aug 21 Thu 1A hike
Ocean View Trail. Two moderate hikes from Rock Spring to the top of Cataract Falls with a continuous view of the ocean and Stinson Beach. Return by 1:30 pm or sunset. Meet: 9:30 am or 5:45 pm at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at the bus stop).
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
Aug 22 Fri 1A hike
Night picnic on Ring Mountain. An easy hike and potluck dinner on top of Ring Mountain in Tiburon. Hike to the top - with 360 degree views - and share the food and drink for SIX HIKERS that you have carried up the hill. Sunset 7:45 pm; bring warm clothes. FLASHLIGHT IS A MUST. Meet: 5:45 pm at the Ring Mountain trailhead on Paradise Drive, one mile east of the Corte Madera exit from Highway 101. Roadside parking.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
Aug 23 Sat 1A hike
Ashbury Heights and nearby parks. A relaxed and very slow hike with several rest stops. Route includes pathways, a few stairways and architectural treasures in Ashbury Heights, Buena Vista Park and eastern Golden Gate Park. Some steep climbs. Hike ends around 5:15 pm in time for optional dinner. No need to register but rain cancels. Bring: This is a city hike but it is still necessary to bring lunch and liquids. Meet: 11:45 am outside Irving and Arguello entrance to UCSF. Directions: N JUDAH streetcar to Irving and Arguello entrance OR busses 6 or 43 to Parnassus Avenue entrance and then take down elevator to the Irving Street entrance.
Mike Hayman (415)681-2809
Aug 23 Sat 1A hike
Up and Down the Castro. Not difficult, but a fair number of staircases. Meet: 9:30 am in front of the Muni entramce, Castro and Market Streets in San Francisco.
David Gray (415)641-8615
Aug 28 Thu 1A hike
Northside Lakes. Two easy hikes around Bon Tempe and Lake Lagunitas. Back by 1:30 pm or sunset. Meet: 9:30 am or 5:45 pm at Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater). Cost: $7/car MMWD entrance fee or annual pass.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
Aug 31 Sun 1A canine hike
Wildcat Canyon canine hike. Barry and Tamela lead this shady low elevation hike. Meet: 11 am at Arlington Park on Arlington Boulevard by Thors Bay Road in El Cerrito.
Barry Lipsky (510)527-7031 or barrylipsky[at]yahoo.com
Sep 4 Thu 1A hike Cosponsor: Marin Group
Blackie's Pasture. A very easy hike from Blackie's Pasture to Tiburon and back, stopping at a yummy bakery with a fabulous San Francisco view. Back by 1 pm. Meet: 9:30 am at Blackie's Pasture on Tiburon Boulevard.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Sep 5 Fri 1A hike Cosponsor: Marin Group
Night picnic on Ring Mountain. An easy hike and potluck dinner on top of Ring Mountain in Tiburon. Hike to the top - with 360 degree views - and share the food and drink that you have carried up the hill for six fellow hikers. Sunset 7:30 pm; bring warm clothes. FLASHLIGHT IS A MUST. Meet: 5:45 pm at the Ring Mountain trailhead on Paradise Drive, one mile east of the Corte Madera exit from highway 101. Roadside parking.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Sep 11 Thu 1A hike Cosponsor: Marin Group
China Camp. Explore the shoreline trails of China Camp State Park on the Bay in San Rafael. Back by 1:30 pm. Meet: 9:30 am at the Civic Center Post Office on San Pedro Road in San Rafael and drive to trailhead.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Sep 20 Sat 1A hike
North Berkeley paths and stairways. A relaxed and very slow hike with several rest stops. Route includes pathways, stairways, parks and architectural treasures in North Berkeley. Some steep climbs. Hike ends around 5:15 pm in time for optional dinner afterwards. No need to register. Rain cancels. Bring: this is a city hike but it is still necessary to bring lunch and liquids. Meet: 11:45 am outside Albany Memorial Park at the corner of Portland and Carmel (two blocks north of Solano Avenue). Directions: from San Pablo Avenue in Albany take Solano Avenue north and then left on Portland.
Mike Hayman (415)681-2809
Sep 20 Sat 1B hike
Stairways of the Sunset. A short but strenuous hike. Meet: 10 am in front the Sunset Branch Library, 18th Avenue and Irving Street in San Francisco.
David Gray (415)641-8615
Sep 21 Sun 1B hike
Rockridge stairs (1). We'll hike from Rockridge BART up the historical Rockridge stairs with spectacular view of the Bay area. This moderately paced climb with resting spots takes about two hours and ends near Rockridge BART. Optional lunch after the hike. Ran cancels. Meet: 10 am at Rockridge BART, bottom of escalator.
Ron Bishop (510)652-4667 or rbishop747[at]aol.com
Sep 27 Sat 1B hike
Inner Sunset to Noe Valley. A one-way hike through interesting neighborhoods with lovely homes and views along the way. Rain cancels. Meet: 10 am at 9th and Irving Streets, northeast corner. Directions: take N-Judah or 44 Muni. ($1.50/50c).
Gloria Navarra (415)731-6144
Oct 9 Thu 1A hike Cosponsor: Marin Group
Ocean View Trail. A moderate hike from Rock Spring to the top of cataract falls with a wonderful view of the ocean and Stinson Beach. Back by 1:45. Meet: 9:30 am at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at the bus stop).
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Oct 11 Sat 1B hike
Surf and Turf. A slow hike on trails shared with horses and dogs. Canine on leash OK. Heavy rain cancels. Hike ends at 3 pm. Meet: 10 am at Fort Funston on Skyline Boulevard to the left (picnic table) of entry walk to the viewpoint. Directions: park entrance is ONLY on southbound Skyline Boulevard from where Great Highway and Muir Avenue meet in San Francisco. As you enter veer to the right, go past small building, left into parking lot.
Ron Moore (510)465-5194
Oct 16 Thu 1A hike Cosponsor: Marin Group
Northside Lakes. An easy hike around Bon Tempe and Lake Lagunitas. Back by 1:30 pm. Meet: 9:30 am at Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater). Cost: $7 car/annual pass MMWD entrance fee.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Oct 19 Sun 1A hike Cosponsor: Marin Group
Tomales Bay picnic and hike. Potluck lunch, swim and sun at Hearts Desire Beach on Tomales Bay, with easy 1A hikes towards Shell Beach and Indian Beach. Bring a dish for six hikers to share, plus something to barbecue for yourself. We park by the picnic tables so you can bring fragile dishes. Back by 5 pm. Rain cancels. Meet: 9:30 am at Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater) for carpools. Cost: $10/car state park fee.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Oct 23 Thu 1A hike Cosponsor: Marin Group
Around Samuel Taylor Park. A new, easy hike around Samuel Taylor State Park with a walk along Papermill Creek. Bring a snack. Back by 1:30 pm. Rain cancels. Meet: 9:30 am at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at the bus stop).
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Oct 25 Sat 1A canine hike
Point Pinole canine hike. Join Linda, Randall, Frolic and Breeze on an easy loop, with Bay views. Return to cars around 1 pm with no lunch stop, though there are sites for optional picnicking after the hike. Dogless people welcome. Rain cancels. Meet: 10 am at Point Pinole Regional Park parking lot. Directions: take Richmond Parkway to Giant Highway and follow park signs. Cost: parking and dog fees. For information check: www.ebparks.org.
Linda Wilford and Randall Ham (415)566-7070
Oct 30 Thu 1A hike Cosponsor: Marin Group
The Bay Model and bayside hike. An easy hike from East Blithedale Avenue in Mill Valley along the Bay Trail to see the Bay Model, birds and dogs in Sausalito. Back by 1:30 pm. Rain cancels. Meet: 9:30 am in the parking lot in front of the Cantina Restaurant on East Blithedale Avenue (0.9 miles from the freeway).
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Nov 6 Thu 1A hike Cosponsor: Marin Group
Ring Mountain. Discover this easy hike with outstanding 360 degree views, unique rocks, flowers and Indian petroglyphs. Back by midday. Rain cancels. Meet: 9:30 am at the Ring Mountain trailhead on Paradise Drive, one mile east of the Corte Madera exit from Highway 101. Roadside parking.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Nov 8 Sat 1A hike
San Francisco Bay discovery hike. A two part event. The hike is preceded by a slide show. Meet: 10 am for the slide show, or 11 am for the hike. Directions: slide show will be at the Pacifica Community Center, Highway 1 and Crespi in Pacfica. The hike trailhead will be at the far east end of Fassler Avenue in Pacifica.
George Durgerian (415)561-4323
Nov 9 Sun 1B hike
Midtown meander. A short but strenuous hike. Meet: 10 am in front of the Muni station, Castro and Market streets in San Francisco.
David Gray (415)641-8615
Nov 13 Thu 1A hike Cosponsor: Marin Group
Rodeo Beach and Point Bonita Lighthouse. An easy hike from the beach up the hill and back, including the visitor's center and hopefully with a docent-led, guided tour of the Point Bonita lighthouse. Bring a snack. Back by 1:30 pm. Rain cancels. Meet: 9:30 am at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at the bus stop), or at the far end of Rodeo Beach at 10:15 am. Back by 2 pm. Rain cancels.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Nov 15 Sat 1A hike
A walk in old San Francisco. A relaxed and very slow hike with several rest stops. Route includes Jackson Square, Chinatown, North Beach and possibly Russian Hill. A few stairways and steep climbs. Hike finishes around 5:15pm in time for optional dinner afterwards. Rain cancels. Bring: water and coins for return by Muni. Meet: 11:45 am in Sydney Walton Park near fountain. The park is on the corner of Davies and Jackson near Embarcadero BART and Muni stations. Directions: BART, Muni Metro J,K,L,M and N. Streetcar F. Buses 2, 21 and 71.
Mike Hayman (415)681-2809
Nov 15 Sat 1B hike
Rockridge stairs (2). We'll hike from Rockridge BART up the historic Rockridge stairs with a spectacular view of the Bay area. This moderately paced climb, with resting spots, lasts about two hours and ends near Rockridge BART. Optional lunch after the hike. Ran cancels. Meet: 10 am at Rockridge BART, bottom of escalator.
Ron Bishop (510)652-4667 or rbishop747[at]aol.com
Nov 16 Sun 1A canine hike
Sibley Regional Park canine hike. We'll hike up to Round Top. Meet: 11 am at the intersection of Skyline Boulevard and Shepherd Canyon Road in Oakland.
Barry Lipsky (510)527-7031 or barrylipsky[at]yahoo.com
Nov 20 Thu 1A hike Cosponsor: Marin Group
Devil's Gulch. An easy hike to Devil's Gulch in Samuel Taylor State Park. Back by 1:30 pm. Rain cancels. Meet: 9:30 am at Fairfax Parkade (across from Fairfax Theater).
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Nov 26 Wed 1A hike Cosponsor: Marin Group
Oakwood Valley. Hike up to overlook of Sausalito, Belvedere, Tiburon and more. Back with a great view towards the coast. Back by 1 pm. Rain cancels. Meet: 9:30 am at the Tennessee Valley trailhead by the stables.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Nov 29 Sat 1A hike
West of Twin Peaks neighborhoods. A relaxed and very slow hike with several rest stops. Route includes St. Francis Wood, Edgehill and possibly Forest Hill. A few stairways and some steep climbs. Hike finishes around 5:15 pm in time for optional dinner afterwards. Rain cancels. Bring: this is a city hike but it is still necessary to bring lunch and liquids. Meet: 11:45 am just outside West Portal Muni Station. Directions: Muni Metro K, L or M. Buses 17 or 48.
Mike Hayman (415)681-2809
Dec 4 Thu 1A hike Cosponsor: Marin Group
Laurel Dell. An easy half-day hike from Rock Spring to Laurel Dell. Bring a snack. Back by 1:30 pm. Rain cancels. Meet: 9:30 am at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at the bus stop) for carpools.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Dec 6 Sat 1A hike
Inner Sunset to Lyon Street stairs. A one-way inner city hike with interesting stops along the way. Rain cancels. Meet: 10 am at 9th and Irving Streets, northeast corner. Directions: take N-Judah or 44 Muni ($1.50/50c).
Gloria Navarra (415)731-6144
Dec 11 Thu 1A hike Cosponsor: Marin Group
The Dipsea and Muir Woods. An easy/moderate hike on the Dipsea Trail and through Muir Woods. Bring a snack. Back by 1:30 pm. Rain cancels. Meet: 9:30 am and/or 6 pm at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at bus stop).
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net