Let’s see what’s happening at the Presidio Tunnel Tops with a hike offering sweeping views of the City, San Francisco Bay, and Golden Gate. From the Presidio Visitor Center, we’ll head to the Tunnel Tops with its unique public spaces — huge lawns, freeform benches made from fallen trees, wonderful overlooks, and fun and fancy…

Several years ago the SF Chronicle outdoor writer labelled this “the best hike in the Bay Area.” All Trails gives it 4.8 stars out of 5. And it’s awesome! It features stunning views across the Pacific, a gorgeous climb along a rushing stream and through the redwoods, and a serene descent among firs and laurels.…

Join us on this walk that takes place on the first Saturday of the month, rain or shine! We meet at the “The Columns” (aka Pergola) on the northeast corner of Oakland’s Lake Merritt at 10:30 AM and start walking by 10:45 AM. It’s a flat, paved 3.5-mile walk around the lake that takes a…

Join us on the coast in Pacifica for a hike up to Sweeney Ridge where the first recorded European sighting of the San Francisco Bay was made by the Portolá Expedition on November 4, 1769. We’ll begin our loop route from the Safeway in Pacifica Manor and ascend 1,200 feet on the Milagra Ridge Trail…

Let’s welcome the New Year exploring some beautiful areas of San Francisco on this hike through the west side of the city. A little Crosstown, a little Ridge Trail, and a whole lotta fun! We’ll begin at the end of Judah Street at Ocean Beach and walk on the car-free Great Highway, through Golden Gate…

Join us on this walk that takes place on the first Saturday of the month, rain or shine! We meet at the “The Columns” (aka Pergola) on the northeast corner of Oakland’s Lake Merritt at 10:30 AM and start walking by 10:45 AM. It’s a flat, paved 3.5-mile walk around the lake that takes a…

Join us for a local Caminho da Costa with both spiritual and not-so-spiritual variants right here in the Bay Area — starting from the El Cerrito Plaza BART Station and ending at that place across the bay where the road always rises, the wind always freezes, the fog is always at your back (and your…

Join us on this walk that takes place on the first Saturday of the month, rain or shine! We meet at the “The Columns” (aka Pergola) on the northeast corner of Oakland’s Lake Merritt at 10:30 AM and start walking by 10:45 AM. It’s a flat, paved 3.5-mile walk around the lake that takes a…

Join us on a waterfront hike from San Francisco to Sausalito: Walk along the Embarcadero through Fisherman’s Wharf, across the Golden Gate Bridge and then into Sausalito. It will be a moderately-paced, 12-mile hike, mostly on flat pavement with lots of stops for wonderful views. We’ll return to San Francisco by ferry and enjoy the…

Help us celebrate our returning pilgrims at our annual Welcome Home potluck. We’ll be gathering again at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Oakland, near the border with Berkeley. This year, our theme is “Continuing the Camino Journey at Home.” We’ll reflect on our personal Camino experiences to identify our most important discoveries, then brainstorm ways…