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sfhiking.com is the home site of the San Francisco Hiking Club, a group that organizes hikes and similar outings for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer people and their friends. The site is where the club posts upcoming hikes and events, explains how to join a hike as a guest, and handles membership through Wild Apricot membership software. It is aimed at people in the San Francisco Bay Area who want to hike with an LGBTQ-focused group, including newcomers who want to try a hike or two before joining.
What the site is for
The homepage serves three practical purposes:
- Finding hikes and events. Upcoming outings are listed with dates, times, meeting locations, hike leaders, and expected difficulty.
- Joining as a guest or member. Non-members can try a couple of hikes by emailing the hike leader or [email protected] in advance. Membership unlocks a broader list of hikes and non-hiking events.
- Club administration. There is a Join menu, a Store, and a login area, all running on Wild Apricot membership software.
How the hike listings work
Each posting gives you what you need to decide whether to show up:
| Detail | What the listing shows |
|---|---|
| Date and time | e.g., 10/31/2026 at 10:00 AM |
| Location | A named trail or park, sometimes with a region label such as "SF CITY HIKE" or "EAST BAY > OAKLAND" |
| Hike leader | The person leading that outing |
| Difficulty | Noted in the posting, sometimes as a number (e.g., "3.0") |
The homepage excerpt shows three upcoming events as examples: a San Francisco city hike on 10/31/2026, a hike in Sibley Volcanic and Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserves in the East Bay on 11/14/2026, and an Angel Island hike on 11/21/2026 with details to follow.
Where hikes meet
The club generally meets at the Whole Foods at Dolores Street (at Market Street) in San Francisco. Some hikes meet, or alternatively meet, at the Rockridge BART Station in Oakland. Because meeting points vary, check the individual hike posting rather than assuming the default location.
How to attend as a non-member
- Find a hike posting that fits your schedule and difficulty level.
- Email the hike leader listed on the posting, or [email protected], to say you plan to attend.
- In that email, state whether you need a ride to the trailhead or are willing to drive others.
- Show up at the meeting location given in the posting.
The Register button will not work for you until you are a member, so emailing ahead is the required step for guests. The club welcomes anyone to try a couple of hikes before deciding about membership.
Membership and member-only content
If you enjoy hiking with the group, the site asks you to consider joining via the Join menu. Members get access to a more expansive list of hikes and to non-hiking events, such as the club's Holiday party. Membership questions go to [email protected]; general questions about the club go to [email protected].
When this site is the right fit
The site is a good starting point if you are LGBTQ or an ally in the Bay Area and want a recurring weekend hiking group—events usually happen on Saturdays, sometimes Sundays. It is less useful if you need detailed trail beta, gear reviews, or hikes on weekdays, since the homepage focuses on club logistics rather than route guides. Start with a single posting, email the leader, and treat the first hike as a trial before committing to membership.