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.

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 …

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 …

Welcome to the Santa Cruz group of the Sierra Club! Here you will find a listing of some of the Santa Cruz Group activities as well as information about the Sierra Club. We welcome everyone to participate and encourage all to become members. ABOUT THE SIERRA CLUB: John Muir co-founded the Sierra Club in 1892 to share his love of nature. Since then, the Club has matured into the nation's largest and most influential environmental organization. The Club’s mission is to explore, enjoy, and protect …

Run for fun - in rain or sun - on dirt, rocks, mud, grass or sand. Run with us, alone, for a cause or for yourself. Run barefoot, in flip flops, or high-tech trainers.  Run in your PJs, birthday suit, or latest, greatest gear.  Run at night under a full moon or under the mid-day blazing sun.  Run without rules or plans.  Run because you want to- not because you have to.    Our Meet ups feature non-competitive, set-your-own-pace trail runs through county parks, often combined with group activiti …

This playgroup is for nature lovers with children who want to meet and make friends with other families while camping, hiking and enjoying playdates. When you request to join, plan on being ACTIVE in the group by coming out at least once a month. I also encourage you to check out our members' profiles and reach out to members you think you have something in common with. Most events take place in natural areas surrounding San Jose. Meetups are frequently scheduled in San Jose, the Santa Cruz Moun …

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I enjoy walking, hiking and meeting new people and am looking for some folks (both female and male between the ages of 35-65) who enjoy the same things. If you'd like to make some new friends while getting a little exercise, this group is for you. As of now, I plan on scheduling walks for at least once a week (early enough in the day to end before dark). This schedule could expand to additional days or short weekend hikes (probably on Sunday afternoons) if there is enough interest and participat …

This group is a focal point for people in the Southbay who want to get together for sporty, social, fun. Need a sport partner? want more people to join in your favorite sport? Just "suggest" a meetup and invite people to join! The idea is to have a plethora of ad hoc get-togethers. Let's all enjoy our favorite sports ~with~ great friends! Some ideas: Rock-Climbing, Biking, Racquetball, Tennis, Hiking, Kayaking, White-Water Rafting, Skiing/Snowboarding, Camping, Running,

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 …

You may have heard of Velodrome or "track" racing? Possibly even seen it while watching the Olympics? Nows your chance to come out to the Hellyer Velodrome and give it a try! There are great instructors every Saturday morning year round (rain cancels) to learn how to ride the track. They have the bikes, all you need to bring is your pedals and helmet to enjoy the fun! The fees are nominal, the fun to be had is outstanding! Bring new or old friends, a date, your significant other or just bring yo …

Enjoy a variety of hikes/events offered by the Sierra Club's Loma Prieta Sierra Singles section (LPSS)  and Black Mountain Hiking Section (BMHS) which are both based in the midpeninsula region. Most leaders have many years of experience leading hikes and often have a great knowledge of many open space areas and parks in the Bay area.  LPSS hikes/events will be "singles events" and BMG events are "open to everyone".  Most hikes will have organized carpool points.  We also have fun off the trail w …

This is the Amtgard group for the South Bay San Francisco area. Amtgard is a LARP game dedicated to not only medieval fighting, but also to the arts and sciences that existed then and now. We meet every Sunday at Bowers Park in Santa Clara at 1:30 pm. We have loaner gear for anyone who comes out and it is 100% free to play. No special gear is needed to play and we use padded weapons with a light touch so everyone can enjoy the game. Come out and have a great time with us. Everyone is welcome. Th …

Lets Ride! This is what we do! Anyone that has been bitten by the mountain biking bug, knows there's no turning back and never enough rides. With over 900 members, nearly 100 positive group reviews, and 150 rides a year... we are sure to have just the ride/trail you have been looking for. So, what are you waiting for? Our membership group is comprised of riders with various skill levels and ages. We may have different fitness levels, but all share the common interest to ride a mountain bike. "No …

Let's hike all of the great parks and open space preserves in the bay area. I love to hike in the early mornings when it's cool and maybe even foggy. And to get back and have the whole rest of the day ahead of me. I've looked for like-minded people who want to challenge themselves in the early mornings everywhere and am hoping that I will finally find them with this group. I plan to organize two hikes every week, one on Sunday and one on a weekday. We will focus on the south bay and the peninsul …

The intention of this group is to bring people together who are into the cleansing/detoxification lifestyle to share tips, recipes, and resources while enjoying mother nature and getting some exercise at the same time. Newbies to the cleansing/detoxification lifestyle as well as seasoned cleansers are welcome.