… I believe in giving back to our sport so there will be opportunities in this group to be involved with building new trails and maintaing existing trails. I don't believe I should even have to say this, but anyone attending rides with this group takes full responsibility for themselves and agrees to not hold anyone organizing a ride liable for their own mishaps. We're all adults, and we shouldn't be blaming anyone except ourselves for injuries sustained when we fall down and go boom. So, who's in …

This is a group for fit hikers. While the trails aren't dangerous, they are usually very steep. Trail shoes of some sort will make your hike easier, though hiking boots aren't typically needed. Ideally our hikes will be 1 1/2 - 3 hours long, including significant elevation gain. Ideally at least 1500'+, and be 5-11 miles long. We will hike to the summit, then where possible, and if you want to, run part or all the way back out. Everyone goes at their own pace, we don't wait for slower hikers* …

Are you interested in taking pictures at night and in low light? We meet evenings, mornings and even late at night to take pictures. We also regular social activities where we may share a meal, swap stories, show off our work or talk about our gear and techniques. Many of our social events also include optional night shooting, too. What do we shoot? You name it: landscapes and seascapes, stars and star trails, urban scenes, sunrises, sunsets, unusual astronomical and meteorological conditions.. …

Dedicated to Professionals in the Southern San Francisco Bay area and Silicon Valley who also enjoy running the beautiful terrain on the local trails.

A group for people who would like to ride the trails near Portola Valley and the surrounding open space areas. Lets meet and discuss our interests at the Alpine Inn. Short rides, long rides, overnighters, pack trips? Let's meet!

Welcome to the one and only Running Coach Meetup worldwide!  I created BayTrailrunners for anyone who shares my passion for exercise and the sport of trailrunning. If you are the type of person that revels in dirt, trees, rock, water, air and sweat, I welcome you. What does signing-up get you? Below are a few of the great benefits.  » Guided runs along the majestic trails of the San Francisco Bay Area.  » A forum for sharing your expertise and expressing your professional opinion.  » Netwo …

… They also nest here, usually in steep valleys on the slopes, where no trails enter. Restaurants: After each hike we dine at a nearby restaurant. Here is a list of restaurants for your reference: Aberdeen Cafe 46831 Warm Springs Boulevard , Fremont , CA 94539-7922 (510) 659-0888 () BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse 5699 Mowry Avenue Newark , CA 94560 510-456-3750 www. bjsrestaurants.com/locations/store/484 Chaat Bhavan 5355 Mowry Avenue Fremont , CA 94538 (510) 795-1100 www. chaatbhavan.com Cafe O …

Are you interested in hiking and meeting other Hispanic hiking aficionados, then this is the group for you. This is a fun and energetic group that loves socializing through fitness and adventure. We will be exploring some of the most spectacular trails in the San Francisco Bay Area. Come and join other passionate and nature loving hikers. The hikes will be approximately 5 to 12 miles with varying levels of skill and difficulty. Please review the hike’s description prior to joining. Don’t join …

Go Far Run Club is a run/walk/hike group for folks in the San Jose/South Bay Area. This run club is for anyone who enjoys road running, trail running, hiking, and walking. We do our road runs primarily on the Los Gatos Creek Trail and our trail runs in Quicksilver Park. We also do special event runs where we visit trails throughout the Bay Area! After our runs we sometimes frequent local eateries for some yummy food and beverages! Hope you join us and go for a run!

Join other hiking enthusiasts in an intense, but short workout. We hike Mission Peak on Sundays at 10 a.m. Mission Peak is a peak east of Fremont, California with an elevation of 2,517 ft (767m). We meet at the Stanford Avenue entrance by the picnic table. This is a strenuous hike with a constant uphill climb until you reach the summit. We do not take breaks until we reach the summit. The elevation gain is 2100 ft and the hike duration is approximately 2 1/2 hours. This is an out-and-back hik …

… We will offer help when needed so you can gain new skills and confidence on the trails. I invite you to check out our calendar of future and past rides to see some of the great places we have found to ride. If this looks like fun and interests you, we welcome you to join us at South Bay Mountain Bike Group. Come on out to enjoy the great views and the quiet away from everyday noise. Mountain Biking in the San Jose area is a great way to get exercise, have fun and meet some awesome people. Join M …

… Hope to see you riding the trails with us soon!   Join us on Google+ and Meetup Today!       - The SJMTB Orgs

The Monday night, after-work Hike! Every Monday night at 6:00pm, Fremont Older Open Space preserve. Meet at the Prospect road entrance parking area. FOOSP has nice views of the south bay. Our usual trail climbs up through a forested valley to a grassland and then loops around a wooded ridge trail, with a break at hunters point if time permits. The typical loop is about three miles with moderate elevation change at a middling-to-fast pace depending on who shows up.  Come with us and watch the sea …

A developer proposed to build 1,500 high-density homes fronting the Union City hills, Dry Creek Cottage and Gardens, an historic site, and proposed to eliminate 60 acres of agricultural land in the Tri-City area. Save Our Hills wants to educate the community about how to make a difference in saving these areas from being changed to housing or other similar use. Friends of the Save Our Hills are committed to protecting our parks, history and open space, so please join us if you are interested in …

We are The Santa Cruz Adventure Hikers. We adventure hike with awareness of our surroundings in the unique Santa Cruz Mountains, discovering historical, geographical, and ecological sites through intentional navigation. We hike on fire roads, trails, and off trail. Whatever it takes to get there. Hikes that are generally from 3-13 miles long and vary in time and length. We also enjoy picnicking in these beautiful and natural surroundings. Hikes are planned and prepared by knowledgable hosts that …

  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 ou …