This is for ALL Athletic levels from "out of shape", just beginning , intermediate to advanced.  Just please be sure to make sure to read carefully the description of each event and only RSVP to what degree of athletic ability is required.  It is each individual participants responsibility to ascertain whether or not they are in shape or have the necessary skills for any event they RSVP for. We are a super friendly interesting diverse group of people!  We frequently combine our events with other …

This group's goal is to get as many people in the Pinole, Hercules, Crockett, Walnut Creek, El Sobrante, Richmond area to leave the couch, get out and hike the beautiful trails that we have around us; hopefully meeting once or twice a month. Before each hike we will send out a trail description, the difficulty and the estimated time it takes to complete. Open to everyone and depending on the park, friendly dogs are absolutely welcome. We want to select trails that have an average difficulty in o …

I started this group as a way to keep me accountable to my fitness and weight loss goals. It is so much more fun when you can exercise with other people. So this group is for anyone that wants to join me for walking and/or hiking (and maybe even bike riding, yoga or dance class). I will be doing it regularly so you can join me everyday or just once a week, whatever works for your schedule.   I also invite any member to post an event that they want to host to the site. Everyone has different sche …

Rock balancing Is a performance art in which rocks are balanced on top of one another in various positions. If you enjoy hiking that has a meaningful experience in the middle of it, please consider joining the San Rafael Rock Balancing Hiking Group. No experience at all is necessary to build the Rock Balanced Sculptures so this is a great activity and experience for those people who do not feel that they are artistic. We will hike to different beach locations in Marin County where we will create …

Hiking for Healing is a medicinal walking adventure through the power spots of Marin County. Life coach and talented nature guide Richard Greenberg will take you through these amazing locations. Rich will amplify the majestic power of nature to transform in a profound and lasting way. Hikes will range from easy, short hikes to longer, all-day adventures. Each hike will have a focus such as appreciation, presence in nature and forgiveness.

… Welove meeting new active people and am so grateful to have such an amazing group of fellow "fitness" friends to hike and work out with. You need not be an athlete... just be willing to have fun with a group and bring your amazing positive energy!* We Offer: 5-10 different outdoor/indoor/seminar fitness events per month. What you get: Hang out with cool people, while getting in shape! Walk/run/hike/blade/Yoga. Experience the Power of GROUP MOTIVATION! Challenge yourself or just get out at …

I love San Francisco and it's parks, peaks and views. This group is all about Urban Hiking. I will lead some hikes myself, but invite everybody to be a leader and lead hikes. This is about fun, community, exploration and well-being.   Guidelines for Organizers: add your name to the title ('led by Nicole G') we never charge for our hikes describe the route roughly, how long it will take, etc. chose a meeting spot that is easy to find and also explain how people will find you (e.g. mak …

PACE yourself encourages patients and supportors of cardiac rhythm devices (i.e. pacemakers, defibrillators, etc) to live an active, healthy, and even competitive lifestyle. The group will try to unite its members by local geographies to meet for walk/runs, cycling rides, hikes, triathalons, or any other activity suggested.

This is a group for casual hikers, dogs and their friends who love to hit the trail for fun and exercise. Based in the East Bay we'll explore dog friendly hikes in the bay area. Dogs of all sizes and breeds that are (mostly) well behaved are welcome. We also encourage non dog owning folks to join us. If you enjoying being with/hiking with dogs, we would love to have you join us on a hike. Please let me know if you'd like to lead a hike : ) we are always happy to have new leaders and learn new …

This meetup group is for people of all ages who enjoy an eclectic mix of the arts, culture, and outdoor recreation. Our goal is to bring people together of different backgrounds who share an appreciation for the arts and a love of the outdoors. Our activities range anywhere from attending classical and jazz concerts; visiting museums and art galleries; hiking on local trails; meeting for walks in the city; meeting for dinners; wine tasting; and more. We will also feature horse racing, theater an …

… Some possible ideas include (but are not be limited to) discussions based on literature or other topics of interest, games nights, exploring new neighborhoods, reading plays and hiking, but all ideas are welcome. I plan to host some of these events at a private home in Berkeley. (NOTE: the term "small group" sometimes refers to groups within the Christian Church to further their mission. This is to clarify that this group has no association with any particular religious or spiritual group, insti …

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 …

If you love walking, BBQ, hiking, running, throwing catch, and conversing at the Lafayette Reservoir this is the completely awesome group for you. We are the friendliest group on meetup.com because we hang out in the coolest and most relaxing place. We also have a fun social network site at LaRezz.ning.com so be sure to join the fun there. Follow us on twitter @larezz

Berkeley Path Wanderers has led organized walks since its founding in 1998. It is dedicated to the creation, preservation and restoration of public paths, steps and walkways in Berkeley for the use and enjoyment of all. We've joined Meetup to enable us to include impromptu walks. If you would like to lead a walk, let us know...

        Bay Area Asian Americans (BAAA) is a vibrant and exciting community of Asians and Asian Americans living in the San Francisco Bay Area.  We are engaged in variety of activities that range from casual gatherings, such as potlucks, movie nights, or trying out a new local restaurant, to larger events, such as attending concerts, and outdoor activities like hiking,biking, recational kayaking, backpacking, scuba diving, snowboarding, ski trip,  BBQ, playing sports like banminton, ping pong an …

Vallejo based group, serving Benicia, Walnut Creek, Napa and the bay area, for making friends, hiking, social,...Join us for Happy Hours, Pot Luck Dinners, Wine Tours, etc...Singles and Couples always Welcome!