Angel Island hike

​Join us for another Saturday adventure, a hike at Angel Island (it's a combination of these two AllTrails trails: 1, 2).

​​​​The hike will be moderately challenging and take about 4:30 to 5 hours (depending on the group's pace). We'll hike up to the summit and come down to explore the island's perimeter.

​​No carpooling for this hike, as it's easily accessible via public transit and by road. ​​

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​​What to Expect:

• ​​​​We will start from the Ferry Building Ferry Terminal at 10:15 a.m. (the first ferry of the day), hike through Angel Island, and return to the Ferry Terminal by 5:50 p.m. (the last ferry returning to SF). The ferry costs $9.50 each way with a Clipper Card—everyone pays for their own tickets.

• ​​​​Stunning panoramic views of SF city, the Bay, and other Bay Area cities from Angel Island.

• ​​If it's cloudy and non-foggy, some stunning views.

• ​​The trail includes wildflowers, wildlife, and forest. It also includes accessible beaches, missile batteries, military camps, and gorgeous vista points. Optionally, we'll take a slight detour to visit the Angel Island Immigration Station/Museum.

• ​​Gusts of wind at times.

• ​​​Dogs are not permitted on the island.

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​​​​Details:

• ​​​Total distance: Approximately 10 miles

• ​​Elevation Gain: About 1100 ft elevation gain

• ​Duration of hike: About 4:30 to 5 hours

• ​​​​Parking: Street parking available on the Embarcadero; very likely to fill up quickly

• ​​​​Restrooms: Available at the Ferry Terminals and a couple of other places on the island

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​What to Bring:

• ​Plenty of water (there are also some water fountains on the trail)

• ​Snacks, lunch (there's a café there, but not likely to find much reasonably priced food there)

• ​Comfortable walking shoes (with ankle support, if it helps)

• ​Sunscreen

• ​Windcheater or extra layers

• ​hat or sunglasses.

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​​​​Where to Meet:

​​Meet near the Ferry Building Ferry Terminal (ferry departs from Gate B or C) by 9:45 a.m. (ferry departs at 10:15 a.m. and expect a long line on the weekend). We’ll be unable to wait for latecomers as ferries leave on time. If you’re running late, let us know via our WhatsApp community, and we’ll help you join the group on the waiting line at the Ferry Terminal.

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Cancellation policy: Please let us know at least 24 hours before the start time so that we can promote people from the waitlist.