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See all- Pacifica GGNRA LandsNE corner Paloma Avenue & Oceana Blvd (off Hwy 1), Pacifica, CA
You've heard of the Presidio and the Marin Headlands, but did you know the Golden Gate National Recreation Area also extends down the Peninsula? In fact, some hidden gems of open space are found here, just south of San Francisco, including the spot where SF Bay was first viewed by Europeans.
On this hike, you will visit three units of the GGNRA in Pacifica with panoramic vistas, wildflower hotspots, and learn how the area was saved from development.
Approximately 11 miles and 1,800' elevation gain. One long, steep descent so good hiking shoes or boots recommended. Moderate pace; not for speed demons or gazelles, or for whom stopping for a view or wildflower is a distraction, but also not a hike for those just getting into shape.
• DO NOT attend if you are sick, coughing, sneezing, or have been around anyone who is sick.
• CDC Guidelines for COVID-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.htmlBring: water, lunch, weather-appropriate clothing.
Return to cars: Approximately 6 PM
Transit accessible: via 9:56 AM Samtrans 110 bus (towards Linda Mar) from Daly City BART, which will get you to Paloma Ave & Oceana Ave at 10:20.
Cancellation Policy: Rain, poor air quality, or excessive heat cancels.
Questions? Contact Leader: Bob Solotar, bob_solotar [at] hotmail.com
- POLE WALKING Training Session for Balance, Mobility & Whole Body ExerciseMastick Senior Center Community Room, Alameda, CA
Experience Whole-Body Exercise!
When PoleWalking, you feel invigorated, taller and more confident! Join us to learn skills and techniques to help improve balance, endurance, spine function, walking gait and posture. Easy-to-learn techniques can help people navigate everyday obstacles and strengthen muscles that support your joints.Top quality poles provided. Learn which poles fit you best and will help you achieve your goals.
Easy pace and gentle practice.Here are more BENEFITS of Learning Optimal Use of POLES:
- Achieve, maintain, even regain mobility
- Reduce risk of falling
- Use your upper body muscles to improve strength and help preserve your joints
- Reduce stress on knees, hips and spine
- Maintain & restore spine function; improve bone density
- Poles are sporty (and FUN), so encourage compliance and use
- Improve performance on a variety of terrain – expand your capabilities & horizons
- Using poles encourages focus so that you can more easily achieve these many benefits
- Enjoy the outdoors, connect with your buddies and get great exercise!
Who can benefit from learning these skills?
Walkers, and anyone with mild to moderate mobility issues/challenges benefit from learning these skills. Additionally, this class will benefit anyone preparing for or recovering from joint surgery as well as those with Parkinson’s, MS, peripheral neuropathy, arthritis, diabetes, etc.The mobility class is NOT for hikers – hiking with poles is a different class on much more varied and challenging terrain. BUT, there is quite a bit of cross over for hikers (just no hills for practice).
The triple win of poles is that (1) you’re able to engage your whole body while walking and (2) you can connect with your buddies while (3) enjoying the beautiful outdoors. Consider taking this PoleWalking class and experience the profound feeling of freedom that comes with learning optimal pole use.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED, CLASS SIZE LIMITED. Because of the limited class size, please only reserve a spot if you truly intend to come. Keep RSVP status current. In order to keep things straight, if you RSVP here, but not on the required site, your RSVP will have to be moved to Not Going. So please only RSVP if you register! Thank you.
If registration link does not work: click here to register:
https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00000odLsgIAE&mapLinkHref=https://maps.google.com/maps&daddr=POLE%20Walking%20Training:%20Whole%20Body%20Exercise/Balance/Mobility,%20Alameda%20Senior%20Ctr@37.77357,-122.265079The Sierra Club Military Outdoors program provides free training for Veterans and their family members. Members of the public are welcome to attend as well (this time, as this is normally a fee-based training).
Mastick Senior Center generously opens their wonderful center to help veterans and their family members. This is a marvelous location for learning these skills.
