• Monday, September 18
• 9:00 amThis moderate-to-strenuous 5-mile hike will take us from Rodeo Beach over to Point Bonita, exploring the coastal area, Bird Island and old military forts along the way. We’ll walk out to the Lighthouse before heading back to Rodeo Beach via the Lagoon trail. Bring a picnic lunch if you’d like to enjoy the scenic views from the picnic table area at Point Bonita. Layers and sticks are encouraged, as the weather can be tricky and the trail can be uneven.  

  RSVP by 9/13 to Co-Leaders: Sandy Strawbridge, Nancy Curran 

• Friday September 29
• 5:30 pm

Our annual hike to Kirby Cove is an easy 1.8 mile descent down to the shore through a forested cove, with stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge and SF skyline. We’ll all enjoy a picnic at communal tables while the moon rises over the Golden Gate and then we’ll hike back in the moonlight. Please bring your own picnic and beverages. Disabled transport to the site is available.  

RSVP by 9/22 to Dana Whitson [email protected] 

• Monday, November 6
• 9:30 am (Carpool from SWC)

This scenic 4.3-mile coastal hike will take us from Muir Beach up through the Green Gulch gardens to Coyote Ridge and the Coastal Trail, then we’ll hike back down to Muir Beach for lunch at the Pelican Inn. There is an elevation gain of about 980 ft. Layers and sticks are strongly encouraged.  

RSVP by 11/1 to Co-Leaders: Fran Nelson, Dana Whitson

• Friday, November 17
• 9:00 am (Carpool from SWC)

We’ll take an historical walk through time, starting by viewing quotes from the women who joined the workforce during WWII and then taking the memorial trail to the Rosie the Riveter Museum. Afterwards, we can enjoy lunch at the Assemble, and even visit the Columbia Employee Store, for those who can’t resist the outdoor gear (coupons to enter provided).  

RSVP by 11/12 to Co-Leaders: Karen Wilcox, Sandy Strawbridge, Margo Merle 

• Monday, January 22
• 11:30am (Meet at Sausalito Ferry)

We’ll walk through a spectacular 7-acre garden of trees, flowers, rock memorials and meadows that make up the nation’s first AIDS Memorial. A stop at the Shakespeare Garden, lunch and an exhibit at the DeYoung Museum will complete this 3-mile walk. Carpool form SWC.

RSVP by 5/9; Co-leaders: Jeni Flynn, Nancy Curran

• Friday, February 16
• 9:00 am (Carpool from SWC)

Join us for a 2.8 mile easy loop around Phoenix Lake, one of the favorite trails in the area. For hikers who would like to add mileage and experience more natural beauty, there is an option to add another 4.5 miles via the Yolanda, Bill Williams and Tucker Trails. Following the hike, we will stop for lunch at a local cafe. 

RSVP by 2/11 to Co-Leaders: Kathy Atkins-Page, Lynnie Spiller

• Monday, March 18
• 9:00 am (Carpool from SWC)

This 6-mile moderate hike with mild elevation will take us through Mill Valley, from Miller Avenue to the Pixie Trail, continuing on to the Cypress Trail, until we reach Cascade Canyon. We’ll stop along the way to admire the Cascade Falls. Join us for lunch at the Cantina afterwards.  

RSVP by 3/13 to Co-Leaders: Helen Bennet & Kathy Atkins-Page

• Monday, April 8
• 8:30 am (Carpool from SWC)

A strenuous but spectacular 7.5 mile hike beginning at Pantoll and then hiking down the Matt  

Davis Trail to Stinson Beach. The first section is 4.4 miles with mostly level or downhill terrain and sweeping views of the ocean. Lunch at Parkside Café then returning to Pantoll via the Steep Ravine Trail. This 3.0 mile return trail is mostly uphill in a ravine filled with ferns and waterfalls. Wear hiking shoes and bring money for lunch. Hat, water and sticks are strongly encouraged.  

Note: For those who do not want to hike back after lunch, there is a Marin Stagecoach bus leaving the Stinson Beach parking lot at 3pm, arriving at Pantoll at 3:15pm.  

RSVP by 4/3 to Co-Leaders: Karen Wilcox, Sandy Strawbridge  

• Thursday, May 9
• 5:00 pm 

Friday, Join us for a 2nd Friday Art Walk in San Rafael. We will meet at Bohemia, then head over to Marin Society of Artists to see their latest.  

From there we will have a look at Art Works Downtown and finally end up at Marin Jewelers where we will hopefully not do too much damage. After our art walk, we will have dinner at and talk about the art we saw. 

RSVP by 5/2 to Lucinda Eubanks 

• Monday, June 3
• 9:00 am (Carpool from SWC)

We’ll begin at the Mountain Home Inn, and this wonderful moderate-to-strenuous 5.5 mile loop will take us through forests to Camp Alice Eastwood and down into Muir Woods. We’ll explore this treasure and continue the hike up the Ocean View Trail to Panoramic Trail, finishing at the Mountain Home Inn, where we will have lunch. Water, Hat, Sticks strongly encouraged to navigate uneven terrain.  

RSVP by 5/30 to Co-Leaders: Nancy Curran, Susan Watson