Welcome! We hike from a fraction of a mile to tens of miles, mostly in Santa Cruz County. Sometimes we will carpool up to one hour from Santa Cruz. Read the description carefully for each hike. Most hikes will have a steep and rugged part. Some hikes have shorter or flatter options. Children are welcome if they can keep up and sometimes dogs are welcome depending on local regulations. See the "Photos" section for pictures of past hikes. See the "About Us" section for frequently asked questions …

Join Team Fighting Diabetes to walk/run/hike/bike and raise fund to support the American Diabetes Association. Team Fighting Diabetes is attending the 2013 San Jose "Step Out" walk/run event in October. We will have warm-up/training activities throughout the year.

WE look forward to getting acquainted and  having you join our GROUP. At all times, you are responsible for your own safety at these events. By attending, you agree to hold harmless the organizers, and all others attending the event. Release of Liability - for additional clarification: By joining this group, you hereby RELEASE and DISCHARGE it's organizers of all liabilities and claims from any of the causes of the actions that you and your guests have or may have in the future, for injuries, da …

I wanted to create a place where people in San Jose, Campbell, Morgan Hill, Milpitas and the Bay Area can meet and make new friends. Hiking, walking, biking, camping, dinning. Run into old friend! Everybody has to eat and exercise sometime – might as well do it in good company of others. Meet with people who like adventures - getting thrills through adventurous sports like camping, caving, climbing, hiking, kayaking, skiing, skydiving, whitewater rafting, just to name a few. We plan most of our …

Almaden Hiking Group is a  non-business group organized by people who loves to enjoy the nature, making new friends and geting some exercise. Our primary objective is to explore and enjoy the nature.   We will stop to see the wild flowers, waterfalls or have a small snack. Almaden hiking group is the right match for you if you are in the age group of 40's to 60's.  Most of our hikes are in the range of 4 to 8 miles and moderate difficulty level. Occasionally we will do longer or strenuous hikes. …

This group is for all ages. Hike anywhere around the Bay Area (from San Francisco to Santa Barbara). We offer local hikes that meet on the weekends. These hikes are generally from 6-8 miles and easy to moderate. Some of our hikes will be longer. Members are encouraged to have social events for the group as well. If you have a location or event you would like to suggest for members please contact the organizer or post to the message board. Our organizer team would like to ask our members to m …

I decided to start this group because we have some really awesome and fun hiking trails in our area. And also, some of these agencies have docents that really rock. The Open Space Authority docents are friendly, engaging and won't make you cry hiking up the hill (unless you like killer hikes and then they have some crazy intense hikers, too). This group is for anyone who likes to go hiking, or for walks and would like people to go with. If you like walking with other people, if you are shy, frie …

Enjoy a variety of hikes/events offered by the Sierra Club's Loma Prieta Sierra Singles section (LPSS), the Black Mountain Hiking Section (BMHS) and the Guadalupe Group which are based in the midpeninsula region. Most leaders have many years of experience leading hikes and often have a great knowledge of many open space areas and parks in the Bay area.  LPSS hikes/events will be "singles events" and BMG and Guadalupe group events are "open to everyone".  Most hikes will have organized carpool po …

This is a community group for folks in or near Redwood City who want to be active with other like minded folks. We focus on walks or hikes, but many of these will have serious elevation changes. We will also do other community activities, like biking, playing frisbee or going to a concert in the square. Members are encouraged to suggest events, and help  in hosting them...

This group is for dedicated hikers who are Intermediate/ Advanced, who want to hike in small groups and normally hike 10 - 20 miles. Some hikes may be shorter to fit conditions of the venue. Membership requirements are you MUST be friendly, a regular hiker and be able to hike longer distances without slowing down the hike.  Hikes may be local or long distance to be determined by the leaders imaginations. PLEASE NOTE: Guests are not allowed on any hikes unless approved by the hike leader in advan …

Walking innovators - new meetup for Bay area innovators with unique format: combine exercise/ daily workout with intellectually stimulating and useful conversations, presentations, Q/A, etc. Meet other innovators, get advice, bounce ideas, learn something new, make friends, find help and support from your peers - professionals in the same or similar industries - all while exercising. You won't even notice, as you get more fit, improve your posture and get some good workout in the most natural wa …

People in this group like hiking and nature walks, and want to learn to identify the native plants of California. We enjoy these plants in every season, from floriferous spring to dormant summer to cool fall to lush winters. We learn about the habitat value of plants, as well as ethnobotanical value as food, medicine, and raw material for twine, baskets, boats, and shelter.

This group was started to accommodate hikers and outdoor enthusiasts who want to go on organized hikes during the week. Whether due to mid-week days off, flexible work schedules, retirement or kids in school, if you have days/time off during the week and want to get out and enjoy the wonderful hiking we have in the south bay, this is the group for you. All hiking levels are encouraged to join and we welcome members of other hiking groups in the area as well. We welcome feedback and suggested hik …

I enjoy walking, hiking and meeting new people and am looking for some folks (both female and male between the ages of 35-65) who enjoy the same things. If you'd like to make some new friends while getting a little exercise, this group is for you. As of now, I plan on scheduling walks for at least once a week (early enough in the day to end before dark). This schedule could expand to additional days or short weekend hikes (probably on Sunday afternoons) if there is enough interest and participat …

This is a group for women in their 30s who feel they are going through major transitions in life, i.e., career, family, new home, friendships/relationships, spirituality, etc. As a woman in my 30's, I definitely experienced this transition and I am still going through it now. It seems that the 30's is such an important stage in life when you are redefining yourself, establishing yourself and asserting who you are as an adult in the world. My purpose in creating this group is to create a space fo …

The intention of this group is to bring people together who are into the cleansing/detoxification lifestyle to share tips, recipes, and resources while enjoying mother nature and getting some exercise at the same time. Newbies to the cleansing/detoxification lifestyle as well as seasoned cleansers are welcome.

Hike with Your Dog South Bay and Peninsula is a fun and social group of people and their dogs who love to hike, be outdoors and meet new friends. All friendly dogs and people are welcome! Group hikes are generally between 2 - 5 miles and vary from easy to moderate strenuous levels. We try to provide as many opportunities for dog to dog socialization as possible, including hiking in areas that allow for off leash play. Suggestions for hiking locations, times and opportunities are encouraged! As p …

You're a savvy chick that has some sort of interest in a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. You're tired of Meetup groups that don't weed out people you won't fundamentally click with because of your morals and values. You're not necessarily a hippie-dippy freak, (I'm not), but you enjoy hikes, great veg food, happy hour, festivals, movies, and other normal stuff. You want to meet other women your age who won't think you're weird when you talk about tofu. Let's meet up and be friends. To keep this g …

Let's hike and explore nature together while meeting new people. All levels are welcome, we will start with easy to moderate hikes of 8-10 miles with some elevation gains. We will walk at a moderate speed and wait in intersections. After the hike we will have a potluck picnic in which I will be giving hiking prizes :-)

Welcome to Bay Area Adventures and Nightlife! In this group we focus on FUN and ADVENTURE. Singles Mixers Happy Hour Karaoke Themed Events Cruises on the Bay Wine Tasting Live Music Dancing Hiking and many other GREAT events!

For those who wish to hike/walk their dogs in a group setting, for those who wish to be around dogs but can't have one, or for those who love to hike/walk and don't mind hiking with dogs present. There will be a combination of easy and medium hikes, fast and slow hikes, and long and short hikes at various times of the day.

This is a group created for those of us who support the mission of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and who love a good Saturday morning hike among friends to get the weekend going! For now, membership is by "Invitation-only" but read our "About" Page and, if it still sounds like a group you would like to join, send us an introduction and we will invite you when we open our group to the world :-) We will hike some familiar trails and also try new ones in the San Francisco Bay and Monterey Bay a …

This group is to enjoy a group hike while meeting new friends and having a good time. Anyone is welcomed. Also you can bring your guests too! Any more suggestions? Where should we go hiking next?

Welcome! We live in one of the most beautiful areas in the world. Join us as we explore it and make some new friends in the process! This group is for young adults in their 20s and 30s (only) who are looking to make new friends and hiking partners in their age group. We will alternate between shorter and longer hikes in and around the area to accommodate people of varying degrees of hiking experience, and will average one to two hikes per month. Well-behaved dogs will be welcome wherever trails …

This group is for families (with younger children) who are interested in hiking and being outdoors. Hikes will primarily be in the Fremont, Newark, Union City, Sunol, Hayward area but the group will be open to other Bay Area hikes suggestions. Hikes will be primarily weekdays and be family/infant/toddler/child friendly (slow paced) between 2-5 miles, with occasional monthly Saturday hikes. PLEASE NOTE RSVP RULES: Please RSVP "Yes" only if you are very certain that you will be attending. Any c …

Share stories, inspiration, photos, adventures and advice. Learn about the latest events, trail conditions, camping spots, good eats, outdoor gear and the most beautiful places in California and the Southwest. Also, find hiking companions, stay informed and join community gatherings. The official launch party is Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 7 p.m. at Title Nine in Los Gatos. Join us for wine, cheese, chocolate and a talk about the spiritual, mental and physical benefits of hiking in wild places. …

This is a dog friendly group for women in Palo Alto who would like to walk early weekday mornings before work and support each other to lose weight. We will do easy to moderate 2-3 mile walks at a steady pace and go faster when the group gets more fit and feels ready. I have found that having walking partners and a support group is very helpful to establish getting up and out and establish a routine. The vision for this group is to walk 3-4 times a week between 7:00-8:00 a.m. in the South Palo A …

Hi everybody. My name is Tamara. I have been thinking of creating this kind of meet ups for a while, and finally today, after my early morning great hike I decided to put all my creative thoughts together. So here I am: I would like to meet women who is entering their "big change" :) in life. A few years ago I have been there and looking back I sometimes can't believe how scary and hopeless I felt. I was looking for some kind of support myself a few years ago, just to I realize that I am on my o …