I decided to start this group because we have some really awesome and fun hiking trails in our area. And also, some of these agencies have docents that really rock. The Open Space Authority docents are friendly, engaging and won't make you cry hiking up the hill (unless you like killer hikes and then they have some crazy intense hikers, too). This group is for anyone who likes to go hiking, or for walks and would like people to go with. If you like walking with other people, if you are shy, frie …

Welcome! We hike from a fraction of a mile to tens of miles, mostly in Santa Cruz County. Sometimes we will carpool up to one hour from Santa Cruz. Read the description carefully for each hike. Most hikes will have a steep and rugged part. Some hikes have shorter or flatter options. Children are welcome if they can keep up and sometimes dogs are welcome depending on local regulations. See the "Photos" section for pictures of past hikes. See the "About Us" section for frequently asked questions. …

I love hiking in the fresh air of mountain and sea, and want to join with other women in exploring hiking trails in Santa Cruz and neighboring counties. The goal is to get good exercise, enjoy good company, and experience the serenity of the great outdoors. Most of the hikes I will organize will be in the 3- to 7- mile range with a gain of 200 to 1800 feet.  If you're not ready to do the longer steeper hikes, you are welcome to come and do a portion of the hike, then return on your own. This gro …

  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 …

Get together with other outdoor enthusiasts to discover new trails, make friends, challenge ourselves in hiking adventures near and far. We do a wide variety of hikes ranging from the 5 miles after work easy/moderate hikes to 35 miles strenuous day hikes.

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 …

… To Donate: http://www.healingevolvement.com/turtle-yoga.html   FREE be Monthly Yoga Hike We will go exploring natural spots around the Bay Area once per month if there is an interest or just have a wonderful time @ Quiksilver. Some yoga and meditation will be involved. Usually, there is also some gift offered to those who attend. For example: Reiki Attunement, Healing Technique, or Chakra Healing. Ultimate Goal Turtle Yoga is making a sustainable community that meets individual and group needs w …

People in this group like hiking and nature walks, and want to learn to identify the native plants of California. We enjoy these plants in every season, from floriferous spring to dormant summer to cool fall to lush winters. We learn about the habitat value of plants, as well as ethnobotanical value as food, medicine, and raw material for twine, baskets, boats, and shelter.

This group is all about having a great time in the company of people with shared interest like hiking, riding, skiing or anything else we can think of.

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 …

Join Team Fighting Diabetes to walk/run/hike/bike and raise fund to support the American Diabetes Association. Team Fighting Diabetes is attending the 2011 San Jose "Step Out" walk/run event in October. We will have warm-up/training activities throughout the year. To those who attended previous events, thank you for your awesome fundraising efforts! (2009 event: $2,841, 2010 event: $1,483)

This group was started to accommodate hikers and outdoor enthusiasts who want to go on organized hikes during the week. Whether due to mid-week days off, flexible work schedules, retirement or kids in school, if you have days/time off during the week and want to get out and enjoy the wonderful hiking we have in the south bay, this is the group for you. All hiking levels are encouraged to join and we welcome members of other hiking groups in the area as well. We welcome feedback and suggested hik …

We organize fun and adventurous outings for dogs and their owners in the San Francisco Bay Area. Currently most of our hikes are in the South Bay Area. We occasionally offer walks in the afternoon and/or evenings and training sessions with a dog trainer. Our sponsors are businesses that offer their free time to organize hikes, walks and other fun outings for you and your dog. We are solely run by volunteers. We will also post other dog related events as a courtesy.   Happy Hiking!      

Coastal hikes, inland hikes, simpler walks in town, cultural and social events -- we've expanded beyond the scope of the group's original name. Maybe some "hiking to music" in the form of Square Dancing or Ballroom Dancing. There will be some meetups at Cubberley Pavillion in Palo Alto where lessons are taught at 8pm every Friday and and Saturday nights. Some of our events will be small dog friendly as I have a Papillion. :) The age range is extended to make it a 35-65ish group. Anybody wit …

A hiking/walking group for retired and semi-retired men and women. Good hikes, good conversation, good fun. We walk every Monday morning, normally 5-6 miles, at various locations in the south bay. Lately, our hikes have been on level terrain with an occasional hike in the hills. Please join us.

… Some examples of our meetups are: state and county park visits, beach days, holiday celebrations, playgrounds, indoor play areas, zoos, short hikes, farm visits, theme parks, campouts, and mom's home playdates. This list is not all-inclusive!  I love to have assistant organizers help with ideas and schedule simple and fun events, so please share your brain! Events are appropriate for a wide range of ages. Most members have children that are toddler and preschool age, however more and more people …