We will be doing an intermediate level, one-way urban hike in San Francisco from the Java Beach Cafe at Ocean Beach to the Ferry Building. This hike is for INTERMEDIATE HIKERS only. The route will ascend 800 feet over 8.3 miles as we pass through Golden Gate Park, the Panhandle and Alamo Square Park on the way to the Ferry Building. We will stop at Hahdough Bakery on Fell Street along the way for some treats. Also, anyone interested is welcome to come for drinks and food at a location near the end of the hike (most likely, Irish Times).
THIS EVENT HAS A WAITLIST. DO NOT SHOW UP FOR IT UNLESS YOU HAVE RECEIVED AN EMAIL SAYING YOU CAN ATTEND. NO PLUS ONES ARE PERMITTED ON THIS HIKE.
We meet at 10:00 am at the Java Beach Cafe at La Playa and Judah Streets and depart promptly at 10:15 am. We begin the trek by heading along the southern part of Golden Gate Park, then up around Blue heron lake, traveling along MLK Drive and Pelosi Drive before exiting the park at the Panhandle. We pass through the Panhandle onto Fell St, where we will stop at Hahdough Bakery for some treats before continuing east to Alamo Square Park for a lunch and restroom stop. Next we head north up Steiner St, turning east onto Sacramento St which we will follow to our destination at the Ferry Building.
Bring plenty of water, snacks and lunch if you plan to eat at Alamo Square Park. A tarp to sit on may also come in handy during lunch.
Information
AllTrails Route: [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/ob-gg-ph-fb-a8abb4b](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/ob-gg-ph-fb-a8abb4b)
Level: Intermediate level. You will be expected to hike an average of 2.5 to 3.0 miles per hour.
Total Distance: 8.3 miles.
Elevation Gain: 800 feet.
Hiking Time: 3.5 hours plus stops.
Pets: Dogs are welcome to come along.
Restrooms: Near Java Beach Cafe (mile 0.0), Golden Gate Park (mile 3.1), Alamo Square Park (mile 5.1), and Ferry Building (mile 8.3)
Directions
The meeting spot is outside the Java Beach Cafe along Ocean Beach at La Playa and Judah Streets.
To Java Beach Cafe: Take the N Muni toward Ocean Beach, exiting at the Judah/La Playa/Ocean Beach stop. Or take the 7 Muni toward Ocean Beach, exiting at the Noriega St & 48th Ave stop. Then walk 10 minutes (4 blocks) north.
Return to Java Beach Cafe: Take the N Muni toward Ocean Beach from Embarcadero Station. Or take the 7 Muni toward Ocean Beach from the stop at Fremont and Market Streets.
Liability Disclaimer
The organizers of this event are unpaid volunteers and not expert hiking guides. By signing up for this event you agree to assume all responsibility for your own safety, health consequences, conduct and well-being, and you hereby release 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 illness, injuries, damages, 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 are also acknowledging that you are aware and have made your guests aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with this type of outdoor activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards.
