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See legal disclaimer at bottom of text. EVERYONE MAY NOW JOIN THE GROUP EXCEPT THOSE FEW WHO WERE BANNED. Walking or hiking. Meet other local people who are interested in walking or hiking for fitness and learning about San Francisco's history, including its movie history.
This walking group is unique. It is primarily a health group with a dash of history talk for flavor. It is for people in average physical shape who need restroom stops and not for athletes or people with serious medical conditions.
We keep our group together. We go on many different urban walks, in the best areas, that vary greatly in amounts of climbing and history facts. We walk at a leisurely pace and enjoy the scenery.
Our walks are usually 5 to 7 miles and might be called urban hiking. Our routes are well planned with good restroom stops properly spaced. Though we mainly walk in SF we also walk in Oakland, Piedmont, Sausalito, Berkeley & Alameda.
We always take roll. Attendance has ranged from 1 to 112 on July 5th, 2015. Kids and cameras very welcome. Dogs and other pets are not welcome. Also, smoking is not allowed on the walks as this is a health group. Occasionally we visit science and nature places. 99 out of every 100 doctors say, "JOIN THIS GROUP!"
Our "group photo" was taken May 26th, 2018 at our "Berkeley Rose Garden & Cragmont Rock Park Walk."
Click on "Photos" near the top of the screen to see over 21,000 photos of our walks thanks to scores of our members.
See how healthy your favorite SF restaurants are by clicking on link below:
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Here is a great web site about old movies filmed on location in SF: http://reelsf.com/
Some legal disclaimers: By joining us for any event you hereby RELEASE and DISCHARGE it's organizers, hosts and participants from any and all liability, claims, demands or causes of action that you now have, or may have in the future, for injuries, damages, death and/or economic loss of any kind or nature, arising in whole or in part out of the activities, advice or information contained herein. You further agree that if you or someone under your supervision uses the information on this website you assume all risks of injury, damage, and economic loss, without limitation, and release providers from all liability therefore. It is advisable to consult a doctor before you begin any strenuous physical activity. The organizer is not trained for emergency medical procedures and no doctors, nurses or ambulances are provided on the walks.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- DOWNTOWN S.F. WALK TO FREE MUSEUMS & GALLERIESSalesforce Park, San Francisco, CA
This is the 2nd time we do our new improved version of this lovely walk.
We did it Saturday, Nov. 16th, and there was a big demand for it, but many people were left out because of being stuck on our waiting list or other reasons. The ones able to attend were very happy! So, we do it again!
Also, this is a relatively easy walk, especially now in the rainy season as this walk has some rain protection in 6 museums.
After many months of leading nothing but free sample walks, I started now charging $ again. I used to charge $3 cash per adult, but because of inflation and to make it simple, the new amount is $5 cash. Kids, under 18, will still be free and I will continue to lead some free walks. I collect the $ at the middle of walks.
We will gather at the far East end of the top of the Salesforce Terminal, next to the Beale Street Elevator, at 10:45 AM. The top has a beautiful park.
Attendance Max = 55. One guest is allowed per member if put on the RSVP.
To find me: I am 6 feet tall, wear a big blue & black hat and have a clipboard. One should bring water and a sack lunch.
THE START OF THE WALK: Then at 11:00 AM we will take the elevator down to the sidewalk and then walk to the Rincon Center's History Lobby to look inside at the many paintings and other history displays. Late attendees may find us walking towards the Rincon Center or inside it.
Usually when I start a walk at the Salesforce Terminal Park, we have time for me to explain things in and around there, but on this walk we don't have time for that.
Bring a water bottle and a sack lunch. We will eat lunch a little after 12:30 PM.
We expect to visit 6 free history museums/galleries.
At about 4:30 PM we will officially end at Sansome & Market Street where there is a BART Station. However, I will be walking back to the Salesforce Terminal and everyone there is invited to walk with me.
I advise taking public transportation & not driving to SF because both driving and parking there is usually horrible.
On how to get around the Bay Area on public transportation see below:
Get directions & show routes - Computer - Google Maps HelpBest parking near the Salesforce Terminal that I know of:
Though the validation from the Farmers Market has not returned as it was before COVID giving up to 12 hours parking at Golden Gateway Garage for $3 on weekends. The garage is now open for up to 12 hours parking on weekends for $8.
Below is a link:
Golden Gateway Garage | SFMTAThis walking group is for humans only. No dogs or other animals allowed.
The photo at top was taken at our sack lunch spot, the Levi Plaza.
Some legal disclaimers: By joining us for any event you hereby RELEASE and DISCHARGE its organizers, hosts and participants from any and all liability, claims, demands or causes of action that you now have, or may have in the future, for injuries, damages, death and/or economic loss of any kind or nature, arising in whole or in part out of the activities, advice or information contained herein. You further agree that if you or someone under your supervision uses the information on this website you assume all risks of injury, damage, and economic loss, without limitation, and release providers from all liability, therefore. It is advisable to consult a doctor before you begin any strenuous physical activity. The organizer is not trained for emergency medical procedures, and no doctors, nurses or ambulances are provided on the walks.
- THE SF PRESIDIO'S TUNNEL TOPS & LOTS MORE WALKPresidio Transit Center, San Francisco, CA
I FORGOT TO MENTION THAT THIS IS A FREE WALK.
We will gather at 11:00 AM in front of the Presidio's Transit Center at 215 Graham Street. We will end back here, our starting point, a little before 4:00 PM.Attendance Max = 60. One guest is allowed per member if put on the RSVP.
For most attendees the best way to get there is probably to take the free PresidiGo bus. One can get on the bus from downtown SF at 2 spots: at 50 Beale Street at 10:30 AM or the bus stop on Drumm Street in front of the Hyatt Regency near Market Street at 10:32 AM.
The bus arrives at our starting point, at 10:55 AM and it will stop to pick up passengers at a couple of other stops along the way.
Below is a link to Saturday's schedule of the PresidiGo bus going from downtown SF to the Presidio:
Be sure you click "Weekend," because weekdays are different.
PresidiGo Downtown Shuttle Schedule | Presidio – San Francisco, CAAlso, there are other ways to get there and return such as the SF Muni bus 43 Masonic, which also stops at our starting point. Below is a link:
43 Masonic | SFMTAAt 11:10 AM we will start walking around the 2 new tunnel tops starting from the one close to our starting point and then going to the one to the West and back to our starting point.
Then it will be a little after Noon and we will eat our lunch. Attendees have the choice of either bringing a sack lunch or buying one at the many food trucks and booths there. We may have to sit on the grass for lunch because we don't know how crowded the area will be Saturday.
After lunch we will explore other parts of the Presidio such as going inside the free Presidio Officer's Club Museum which is big and great. I love it when attendees upload photos on our website. There are lots of beautiful sights on this walk, so I encourage all to bring a camera.
We will be sure to get back to the Presidio's Transit Center before 4:00 PM because the PresidiGo bus going back to downtown SF will be leaving at 4:00 PM. These buses leave exactly half an hour apart.
See the schedule below:
PresidiGo Downtown Shuttle Schedule | Presidio – San Francisco, CAThis will be a relatively easy walk: not much up and down and we will be taking in the sights and not walking fast or far.
We walked this beautiful area before for many years, but in recent years it became spectacular. The Presidio is now wonderful, just like the Golden Gate Park used to be years ago before it became privatized by the Botanical Garden Society.
Now the area around the Tunnel Tops is covered with thousands of beautiful flowers and exotic plants!
Below is a link to photo's we took when we last visited there, July 2024:
THE SF PRESIDIO'S TUNNEL TOPS & LOTS MORE WALK (Jul 13, 2024) PhotosSome legal disclaimers: By joining us for any event you hereby RELEASE and DISCHARGE it's organizers, hosts and participants from any and all liability, claims, demands or causes of action that you now have, or may have in the future, for injuries, damages, death and/or economic loss of any kind or nature, arising in whole or in part out of the activities, advice or information contained herein. You further agree that if you or someone under your supervision uses the information on this website you assume all risks of injury, damage, and economic loss, without limitation, and release providers from all liability, therefore. It is advisable to consult a doctor before you begin any strenuous physical activity. The organizer is not trained for emergency medical procedures and no doctors, nurses or ambulances are provided on the walks.
