Yup, That’s Poison Oak - SF Forest Hike
Join us for our greenest hike yet!
We’re trading pavement for pine needles and doing our best to stay off the city streets, sticking instead to the good stuff: woodsy trails, canyon paths, and hidden green paths that’ll make you forget you’re in the city at all.
We’ll wander through multiple parks under the shadow of Sutro Tower, conquer Twin Peaks, and descend into Glen Canyon. Of course, no hike is complete without snacks, so we’ll start at a cafe for a bakery treat and wrap things up in Cole Valley at an iconic ice cream parlour. Optional: Stick around to grab a bite at Woods with us to celebrate our completed hike and to refuel with some Lovely's Burgers!
Whether you're here for the forest vibes, the food, or the friendly faces, lace up those hiking boots and come connect with fellow Canucks as we explore a greener side of SF.
Meeting Point: Souvenir Coffee patio on Divisadero Street (look for Brandon — the tall guy wearing a weight vest and probably holding an oversized coffee).
Hike Stats:
Elevation: 2,133 ft
Distance: 13.8km (8.6 miles)
Estimated total time: 4.5 hrs approx.
Highlights:
Cafe stop
Forests! (Buena Vista Park, Mount Olympus, Sutro Forest, Laguna Honda Reservoir, Glen Canyon Park, and Twin Peaks)
Local gem 💎 1930’s style ice cream parlour
Carbs! 🍟🌭🍻🍔
🎒 Feeling ambitious? Make it a ruck!
What is Rucking? Rucking is simply walking or hiking while carrying a weighted rucksack or backpack. A good rule of thumb is to begin with a weight that is 10%-15% of your body weight.
What do I use as weight?
Weighted vest? Perfect.
No vest? Load up a backpack with water bottles ( great for beginners as you can drink or dump weight as needed).
Fun fact: 1 litre of water weighs about 2.2 pounds.
Another option: Books! We’ll pass several Little Free Libraries where you can drop or swap books along the way.
A Few Friendly Reminders:
Don't hesitate to ask to stop for water breaks, restroom stops, photo ops, etc.
We hike no matter the weather, so bring an extra layer (it is SF after all).
We’ll be moving at a brisk pace, so choose your weight wisely.
We won’t leave anyone behind — but we won’t be thrilled if we have to carry your load (literally).