What we’re about
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:
https://101g-xnet.sfdph.org:8443/ords/eeopn...
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 (3)
See all- A WALK TO THE BEST POPOS & OTHER FREE PLACES IN DOWNTOWN S.F.Salesforce Park, San Francisco, CA
My computer and smart phone stopped working which put me in computer/internet hell. One result is that this walk on Aug. 1st accidently got printed twice causing one of the 2 announcements to get 70 signed up and the other with 46 signed up.
That gives us a likely result of too many attendees, and we may be kept out of some places. Therefor I will mention that I'm leading this exact same walk 2 weeks later, August 15, which will probably not have too many attendees.
This mistake was never done before in our walking group, which has been walking together for over 18 years.
This walk is free.
If you arrive late, go to Pier 1 and wait for us. We will be visiting the displays inside of Pier 1 about San Francisco's maritime history.This is a Friday Walk, which will allow us to enjoy the many best free POPOS that are only open on weekdays.
Max attendance is 70. One guest per each member is allowed if put on our "going list." If it is full get on our "waiting list" as many members drop out and you can move up to the "going list."
POPOS stands for Privately Owned Public Open Spaces. It comes from a law requiring that those who build a giant building in SF must put a POPOS in their building's property.
Some POPOS are boring, but others are spectacular with such things as giant rooftop gardens with great views. We also visit historic places and beautiful places. We will visit about 24 places. We did this exact walk Friday, April 4th, and many great photos were taken. Link below:
WE VISIT FREE MUSEUMS, GALLERIES, & POPOS ONLY OPEN ON WEEKDAYS! (Apr 4, 2025) PhotosWe will gather at the far East end of the top of the Salesforce Terminal, on Level 4 next to the Beale Street Elevator, at 10:30 AM. The top has a beautiful park. At 10:40 AM we start walking,
Bring a sack lunch and enough water to drink. We will eat lunch around 12:30 PM.
To find me: I am 6 feet tall, wear a big blue & black hat and have a clipboard.
At about 4:00 PM we will officially end our walk at a spectacular POPOS called Citygroup Center Greenhouse, 1 Sansome Street. Links below:
https://sfpopos.com/popos/10
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Sansome_StreetIt is conveniently next to a BART Station. However, I will be walking back to the Salesforce Terminal and all are invited to walk with me.
I advise taking public transportation & not driving to SF because both driving and parking there are 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.
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 physica activity. The organizer is not trained for emergency medical procedures, and no doctors, nurses or ambulances are provided on the walks.
- A WALK TO THE BEST POPOS & OTHER FREE PLACES IN DOWNTOWN S.F.Salesforce Park, San Francisco, CA
My computer and smart phone stopped working which put me in computer/internet hell. One result is that this walk on Aug. 1st accidently got printed twice causing one of the 2 announcements to get 70 signed up and the other with 46 signed up.
That gives us a likely result of too many attendees, and we may be kept out of some places. Therefor I will mention that I'm leading this exact same walk 2 weeks later, August 15, which will probably not have too many attendees.
This mistake was never done before in our walking group, which has been walking together for over 18 years.
This walk is free.
If you arrive late, go to Pier 1 and wait for us. We will be visiting the displays inside of Pier 1 about San Francisco's maritime history.This is a Friday Walk, which will allow us to enjoy the many best free POPOS that are only open on weekdays.
Max attendance is now 46. I had to cut it from 70 to 46 because somehow this event was printed twice by mistake and there is nothing I can do to change that except cut the max to 46 on this printing of the event. This never happened before in 18+ years of our walks.
One guest per each member is allowed if put on our "going list." If it is full get on our "waiting list" as many members drop out and you can move up to the "going list."
POPOS stands for Privately Owned Public Open Spaces. It comes from a law requiring that those who build a giant building in SF must put a POPOS in their building's property.
Some POPOS are boring, but others are spectacular with such things as giant rooftop gardens with great views. We also visit historic places and beautiful places. We will visit about 24 places. We did this exact walk Friday, April 4th, and many great photos were taken. Link below:
WE VISIT FREE MUSEUMS, GALLERIES, & POPOS ONLY OPEN ON WEEKDAYS! (Apr 4, 2025) PhotosWe will gather at the far East end of the top of the Salesforce Terminal, on Level 4 next to the Beale Street Elevator, at 10:30 AM. The top has a beautiful park. At 10:40 AM we start walking,
Bring a sack lunch and enough water to drink. We will eat lunch around 12:30 PM.
To find me: I am 6 feet tall, wear a big blue & black hat and have a clipboard.
At about 4:00 PM we will officially end our walk at at a spectacular POPOS called Citygroup Center Greenhouse, 1 Sansome Street. Links below:
https://sfpopos.com/popos/10
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Sansome_StreetIt is conveniently next to a BART Station. However, I will be walking back to the Salesforce Terminal and all are invited to walk with me.
I advise taking public transportation & not driving to SF because both driving and parking there are 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.
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.
- A WALK TO THE BEST POPOS & OTHER FREE PLACES IN DOWNTOWN S.F.Salesforce Park, San Francisco, CA
This walk is free.
If you arrive late, go to Pier 1 and wait for us. We will be visiting the displays inside of Pier 1 about San Francisco's maritime history.This is a Friday Walk, which will allow us to enjoy the many best free POPOS that are only open on weekdays.
Max attendance is 70. One guest per each member is allowed if put on our "going list." If it is full get on our "waiting list" as many members drop out and you can move up to the "going list."
POPOS stands for Privately Owned Public Open Spaces. It comes from a law requiring that those who build a giant building in SF must put a POPOS in their building's property.
Some POPOS are boring, but others are spectacular with such things as giant rooftop gardens with great views. We also visit historic places and beautiful places. We will visit about 24 places. We did this exact walk Friday, April 4th, and many great photos were taken. Link below:
WE VISIT FREE MUSEUMS, GALLERIES, & POPOS ONLY OPEN ON WEEKDAYS! (Apr 4, 2025) PhotosWe will gather at the far East end of the top of the Salesforce Terminal, on Level 4 next to the Beale Street Elevator, at 10:30 AM. The top has a beautiful park. At 10:40 AM we start walking,
Bring a sack lunch and enough water to drink. We will eat lunch around 12:30 PM.
To find me: I am 6 feet tall, wear a big blue & black hat and have a clipboard.
At about 4:00 PM we will officially end our walk at a spectacular POPOS called Citygroup Center Greenhouse, 1 Sansome Street. Links below:
https://sfpopos.com/popos/10
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Sansome_StreetIt is conveniently next to a BART Station. However, I will be walking back to the Salesforce Terminal and all are invited to walk with me.
I advise taking public transportation & not driving to SF because both driving and parking there are 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.
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 physica activity. The organizer is not trained for emergency medical procedures, and no doctors, nurses or ambulances are provided on the walks.