San Diego Fat Hikers

I'm not going to lie—this is a tough one. We'll hike a sometimes steep uphill for two hours, then turn around, and the one-hour descent is cake. Stop anytime to catch your breath and enjoy the amazing views of two blue lakes. You mileage will vary depending on how fast you hike and how often you stop to rest.

There is plenty of parking in the dirt lot, but please put all valuables out of sight.

Friendly leashed dogs are welcome on the trail and outdoors at the highly Yelp-rated Elmisa Cafe, where we'll have lunch.

Please bring plenty of water, sunscreen and snacks.

Good cell phone service on trail.

We will start with a leisurely lunch on the patio of Artifact. At 1 PM, we will start our stroll around Balboa Park in an out and back, turning around after 30 minutes.

We will then head down to the Organ Pavilion for the organ concert from 2 to 3 PM.

Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome on the patio at the restaurant, on the hike and at the organ concert.

Parking at Balboa Park on the weekend is always tough. Plan to arrive by 11 AM to find parking in a lot nearby or consider parking off-site and taking the free shuttle or carpooling with someone in the Meetup group.