5 Bay Area Hikes not to miss
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Hiking is a past time in the bay area akin to Boozy Brunches in NY. Everybody's doing it. So I jumped on board.
If I was on Family Feud and the question was "What are the top 5 words San Franciscans say during the weekend" I would guess YOGA, YOGA, HIKE, HIKE, YOGA.
Thus far I have been to:
- Land's End Trail. I wanted to see the Labyrinth created by Eduardo Aguilera in 2004 based on pictures I had seen. It was a gorgeous day so there was a nice view of the beach ad the GG bridge, but the labyrinth was not as large as I expected and it was slightly worse for wear. However, the hike to the point was beautiful and I had a chance to see the Sutro Baths
- Billy Goat Hill- I had been dying to go here as a SF landmark and fly on the swing overlooking the city. However, when I went the swing had been cut down :(
- Marin Headlands- This hike required a drive, but it was worth the views. I tend to favor hikes that have different scenery and different difficulty levels depending on what you are in the mood for. We stopped by the information center in Marin before starting and they recommended some particularly nice paths based on the time of year.
Next on the list
1. Mt Tam-I have heard the hike to the beer garden at the Tourist club is worth the trip. They are only open select weekends, so apparently you have to plan in advance. Details here for Mt Tam. Schedule of open weekends here.
2. Alamere Falls- This is a longer hike about 9 miles roundtrip and includes a gorgeous waterfall. I have seen pictures, but I am sure they do not do it justice (one above)
3. Hot Springs Getaway in Big Sur- pictures here. Found on SOSH (app and website for activities in your area)
4. Hidden Black Sand beach in Marin- here also found on Sosh
5. Beach hike on sand dunes- here also on Sosh
Top Bay Area Hike lists include date hike desitinations by Thrillist. Any other recommendations? Let me know @ thesaturdazeblog@gmail.com
Until Next Time. Stay Tuned.