Presidio Loop (Western Section) 9:00am Carpool from SWC Join us for a 2.3-mile hike along the Battery to Bluffs Trail, offering breathtaking ocean views. For those seeking a more challenging experience, there will be options to explore smaller trails down to the beach and back up, including the renowned sand ladder. Afterward, we'll explore the […]
Supermoon Hike to Kirby Cove 5:30pm Meet at the Kirby Cove trailhead SWC members, family, and friends are invited to our annual full moon hike to Kirby Cove, featuring stunning views of the Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, and San Francisco skyline. The hike begins with an easy 1.8-mile descent through a forested cove to the […]
Dominican University Campus Walk 9:00am Carpool from SWC Founded in 1890 by the Dominican Sisters, Dominican was originally a four-year college for women until 1970. Join us for a walking tour of this beautiful campus, featuring intriguing architecture and vibrant fall foliage. Highlights include a boarding house that once belonged to the DeYoung family from […]
Dawn Falls Loop 9:00am Carpool from SWC Discover one of the Bay Area's best-kept secrets with this moderate 5-mile loop. Baltimore Canyon, once home to the tallest redwoods and a logging and sawmill camp in the 1850s, later became a hippie enclave in the early 70s. Today, it offers seclusion, serenity, and breathtaking beauty. The […]
Horse Hill and Camino Alto Bowl Hike 9:00am Carpool from SWC Join us for a scenic 4.5-mile hike starting at Escalon Fire Road in Mill Valley. We'll explore the Alto Bowl and Horse Hill areas, enjoying fantastic local views. Our hike will take us along part of the ridgeline to the top of a knoll, […]
Coit Tower / North Beach Urban Hike 8:15am Meet at Sausalito Ferry Starting at the Ferry Building, we’ll stroll down the Embarcadero to the famous Filbert Street stairs, taking our time to enjoy the flora and fauna while keeping an eye out for the parrots of Telegraph Hill. After the steep ascent, we’ll be rewarded […]
Coastal Loop on Mt. Tam 9:00am Carpool from SWC Join us for a moderately challenging yet wonderfully scenic 6-mile hike starting at Pantoll. Our route will follow the Matt Davis Trail to Bolinas Ridge Trail, then onto Cataract Trail, and finally the Old Mine Trail, looping back to Pantoll. We'll stop at Laurel Dell for […]
Slide Ranch Hike from Muir Beach 9:00am Carpool from SWC Join us for a scenic 4.5-5 mile hike starting at Muir Beach. We'll traverse the Redwood Creek Trail, cross Santos Meadow, and follow the Heather Cutoff Trail down to Slide Ranch, a non-profit educational farm. On the return trip, we'll take the Owl Trail, which […]
Corte Madera Marshland Walk 9:00am Carpool from SWC Join us for an easy 3.3-mile loop around the newly restored Corte Madera Marshland Ecological Reserve. This tidal marsh provides critical habitat for endangered species, including the California Ridgway’s rail and the salt marsh harvest mouse. The walk is relatively flat and accessible, offering opportunities to spot […]
Jack London State Park Walk or Hike 9:00am Carpool from SWC ($10/car entrance fee) Explore the beauty of Jack London State Park in Glen Ellen with us! We offer two options: a walking tour and a hike. Hiking leaders Susan Watson and Nancy Curran will guide a 4-6 mile hike through the beautiful and historic […]
