Close to park/playground – Measureless Days

Rock N’ Walk

If you ever tire of the traditional trails through the forests and hills in the Bay Area, there are some really fun rocks and boulders to climb and explore! Here are three hikes that take us to some favorite rock parks and areas. Be prepared for very little shade on any of these hikes. PackContinue reading “Rock N’ Walk”

Seeing Sutro

There are so many places to hike and things to see in San Francisco. These three hikes are in and near Mount Sutro, the geographical center of the city. Mount Davidson and Stair Loop Mount Davidson is the highest point in San Francisco, and it’s just south of Mount Sutro. This approximately 3 mile loopContinue reading “Seeing Sutro”

Lake Loops

Here are three easy loop hikes around water – listed here from shortest to longest. The kids like these because they can really see how far we’ve come, and how far we have to go! Oakland: Lake Temescal Lake Temescal is a recreation area that is part of the East Bay Regional Park District, andContinue reading “Lake Loops”

Take the Stairs

It’s the rainy season, so hiking on dirt or tree covered trails can be a muddy mess! Here are three hikes along city roads and through secret and not-so-secret staircases that avoid the mud. We love urban hikes, but there are a lot of stairs involved in these, so they may not be for everyone.Continue reading “Take the Stairs”