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…

Let’s cap off the year with an urban Camino in San Francisco to explore points south of the Bay Bridge. We’ll start from the Ferry Building and head down the Embarcadero, enjoying spectacular views of the bay along the waterfront. We’ll then round the ballpark into Mission Bay, a neighborhood that has exploded in growth…

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…

Note this hike has been changed from Sunday to Saturday due to inclement weather. Join us on a waterfront hike from San Francisco to Sausalito: Walk along the Embarcadero waterfront through Fisherman’s Wharf, across the Golden Gate Bridge and then into Sausalito. It will be a moderately paced hike, mostly on flat pavement with lots…

After three long, long years — we’re back! Please join us in-person to celebrate this year’s returning pilgrims at our Welcome Home Celebration potluck. We’ll be gathering once again at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Oakland, near the border with Berkeley. To start us off, chapter member Emilio Escudero will lead a session on returning…

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…

Return with us to hike in Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park, which has the largest remaining natural stand of coast redwoods in the East Bay. Our 7.5-mile loop route includes the Canyon, East Ridge, and Spring Trails. It begins with a steep uphill climb, eases into a pleasant hike underneath oaks and laurels along the ridgeline,…

Join us at 4:30 PM for a late-afternoon walk along Richardson’s Bay to Tiburon, then a picnic diner while watching the sunset, followed by a moonlight walk around Belvedere Island in the dark with wonderful views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate. Bring a light meal that’s easy to carry for your picnic (sandwich,…

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 spectacular climb to the top of San Francisco on this hike up and over world-famous Twin Peaks. At an elevation of 922 feet, only Mt. Davidson to the south is higher within city limits. Starting at the Glen Park BART Station, we’ll follow Islais Creek in Glen Canyon Park to the…