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Seven miles and 1,000+ feet of climbing across San Francisco: hidden paths, native plants, city critters, murals and secret views — PLUS a real-deal diner with pancakes and an awesome taqueria, an old-school ice cream shop and indie bookstores. Finish strong and take home a hand-carved WILD leaf. 🍃 A post-Halloween treat for moms who want to do something hard (and sweet) together. 🎃🍬💪🏾

Sunday, Nov. 1, 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

THIS ONE'S YOUR TREAT, MAMA. 🍬

7 Miles. 1,000+ Ft of Climbing. Secret Views. Sweet Rewards. YOU.

Sunday, Nov. 1 | 9:30 AM Sharp–3:30 PM

Need to peel off early? No problem — you're welcome to head out whenever you need to.

Mamas — you just survived Halloween. The costumes, the sugar highs, the "just ONE more piece." Now it's YOUR turn for a treat.

We're lacing up and crossing San Francisco on foot — climbing hills, slipping onto hidden paths and discovering the wild, beautiful side of the city most people drive right past.

Let's be clear: we WILL hike. It won't be easy. San Francisco's hills don't mess around. But every climb comes with a payoff — a mural, a view, a pocket of wild green, a stack of pancakes. 🥞

If you're asking yourself if you can do it, I'm here to tell you that yes, you can.

Summit Sisters, this one's for you too — and new mamas, come find your crew! 💛

TOGETHER, WE WILL DO THIS. 💪🏾🌿👊🏾

THE CITY'S WILD SIDE 🌿

San Francisco is hiding a whole other world in plain sight. Tucked between the neighborhoods are wooded paths, canyon trails and hillsides covered in native plants that were here long before any of us. Towering trees. Wildflowers. Hawks circling overhead and hummingbirds working the blooms.

One minute you'll feel miles from anywhere — then you turn a corner and there's the skyline. That's the magic of this route.

WHAT AWAITS YOU 💥

🌲 Hidden Paths + Secret Stairways Forget the main roads. We'll climb mural-covered stairways, duck onto wooded trails and find shortcuts you'll be bragging about at school pickup.

🌼 Native Plants + City Critters Real nature, right in the city. We'll stop to meet the native plants and keep watch for the wildlife that thrives here. It's a naturalist's treasure hunt on every block.

🎨 Murals, Little Libraries + Hidden Gems Giant painted flowers, sweeping hillside murals, whimsical little free libraries — on foot, the whole city becomes an open-air gallery. Charge your phone. You'll want the photos.

📸 Sutro Tower Like You've Never Seen It Everyone knows Sutro Tower. We'll find the lesser-known spots where it shows off — towering overhead, framed by trees, peeking over the rooftops. Photo ops galore.

🏘️ Charming Neighborhoods We'll wander through some of the city's most charming corners: flower-lined front steps, colorful houses, cozy indie bookstores and the kind of character you only notice at walking speed.

🥞🌮🍦 The TREAT A real-deal diner serving up pancakes. An awesome taqueria. An old-school ice cream shop. Bookstores worth getting lost in. After all those hills, you've earned every bite. (Bring a little spending money — and an appetite.)

🍃 Earn Your WILD Leaf Finish the challenge and take home a hand-carved wooden leaf — WILD on one side, and a nod to Sutro Tower on the other. A keepsake for the mama who climbed every hill, and a reminder of what you can do.

🚗 We Carpool! City parking is no joke, so carpooling is strongly encouraged — more time with your crew, less circling the block. We'll coordinate the meeting spot and rides when you sign up. (Planning to leave early? Let us know so we can match you with the right ride.)

A note from Miranda: I am not a professional trainer or fitness instructor. What I am is a mama who loves the outdoors, scouted every step of this route, and believes deeply in what we can accomplish together. Come ready to work hard, listen to your body, and have the time of your life.

Questions? Ready to sign up? Drop a comment, DM, or hit the link below.

You earned this treat. Let's GO. 🍬💪🏾🌁

A 1,700-year-old redwood, banana slugs by the dozen and ancient ocean rocks on an easy MLK Day hike, then lunch at Alice’s Restaurant.

Monday, January 18, 2027, 10:30 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. • Peninsula

Kids home for MLK Day? Join us for a magical winter forest adventure! We'll visit a 1,700-year-old Redwood giant where bears once scratched their backs, explore mystical fog drifting through bright green moss-covered trees, and count banana slugs by the dozens (we found 50+ last time!). After our hike, we'll refuel at the legendary Alice's Restaurant — a Bay Area icon and perfect way to complete our holiday outing.

🥳 PART OF OUR WINTER WONDERS BUNDLE (for DROP-IN only, see info below) 🥳

Your whole winter season, planned for you and your family — with our signature outings! ❄️

We have so much FUN on these adventures — they sell out every year — so this season we're capping numbers and prioritizing families who choose the bundle option first. Grab all 3 day adventures in one go, and your family saves $30 compared to booking each one separately at today's rates.

While you can still do drop-ins per day trip, bundle families get priority booking and guaranteed spots across all 3 dates. Drop-in spots will be limited.

🌰 10/25 — Chestnut Collecting, Chestnut Honey Tasting, Golden Fall Leaves, Lake Hike + Optional Pizza Dinner (La Honda Area)

💦 12/13 — Winter Waterfall Wonderland, Ladybug Love, Leopard-Spotted Banana Slugs + Fungi Hunt (South Bay)

🐌 1/18 — MLK Day: Banana Slug Bonanza, 1,700-Year-Old Redwood + Ancient Ocean Rocks (Peninsula)

SIGN UP FOR THE BUNDLE HERE: Winter Wonders bundle

FOR MLK DAY, HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT:

🐌🍄🌿 BANANA SLUG BONANZA + WINTER WONDERS! On our last visit, we counted 50+ banana slugs! Plus, discover colorful fungi decorating the trees, vibrant green moss carpeting everything, and misty fog creating that magical winter forest vibe.

🌲🌳🪵 ANCIENT REDWOOD GIANT: We'll visit a 1,700-year-old original-growth Redwood! While most trees were logged in the late 1800s, a few incredible giants remain. Kids can marvel at these towering survivors while parents appreciate the history beneath the canopy.

🪨🌊⛰️ TAFONI TREASURES — ANCIENT OCEAN ROCKS! Explore giant sandstone boulders formed when this area was underwater! These unique Tafoni formations are a geological wonder that will spark kids' curiosity and imagination.

🎨🔍📝 Educational Fun for Families: Nature scavenger hunt with checklist to keep! Plus arts-and-craft activities for the kids with a special treat to take home. Perfect for engaging little learners!

🍔🥧🏪 ICONIC ALICE'S RESTAURANT: After our hike, we'll head to this legendary Bay Area landmark for lunch! A must-visit spot with great food and classic atmosphere.

🚼👶🛴 SUPER FAMILY-FRIENDLY: Just 2.6 miles with gradual decline, then uphill. Suitable for jogging strollers, wagons and bikes! Perfect for families with little ones.

🏕️❤️🫂 Community, Friendship + Support: Instant playdate for your kiddos! Kids from toddlers to tweens all play together. Reconnect with MMH friends and make new ones! Solo parenting? Forgot snacks? Need wipes? We've got your back!

📖🗺️🌲 Explore the Peninsula! We'll include tips on what to see in this area to make it a full day trip adventure if you'd like!

Difficulty: Easy. 2.6 miles with gradual decline then uphill. Suitable for jogging strollers, wagons and bikes. Great for all ages!

We look forward to welcoming you + your family on the trail!

Rushing winter waterfalls, a fungi hunt, leopard-spotted banana slugs and the Ladybug Christmas Tree, on an easy, stroller-friendly trail.

Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026, 10:30 a.m. — 12:45 p.m. • South Bay

Join us for a winter wonderland adventure where we'll explore rushing waterfalls, hunt for colorful mushrooms and leopard-spotted banana slugs, and search for clusters of ladybugs — we call this spot the Ladybug Christmas Tree! 🎄🐞

🥳 PART OF OUR WINTER WONDERS BUNDLE (for DROP-IN only, see info below) 🥳

Your whole winter season, planned for you and your family — with our signature outings! ❄️

We have so much FUN on these adventures — they sell out every year — so this season we're capping numbers and prioritizing families who choose the bundle option first. Grab all 3 day adventures in one go, and your family saves $30 compared to booking each one separately at today's rates.

While you can still do drop-ins per day trip, bundle families get priority booking and guaranteed spots across all 3 dates. Drop-in spots will be limited.

🌰 10/25 — Chestnut Collecting, Chestnut Honey Tasting, Golden Fall Leaves, Lake Hike + Optional Pizza Dinner (La Honda Area)

💦 12/13 — Winter Waterfall Wonderland, Ladybug Love, Leopard-Spotted Banana Slugs + Fungi Hunt (South Bay)

🐌 1/18 — MLK Day: Banana Slug Bonanza, 1,700-Year-Old Redwood + Ancient Ocean Rocks (Peninsula)

SIGN UP FOR THE BUNDLE HERE: Winter Wonders bundle

FOR THE WINTER WATERFALL, HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT:

Winter waterfalls in full force 💦: This is a seriously special hike since there are so many gorgeous waterfalls! Beautiful backdrops for family photos and so fun to splash in (if you dare brave the cold!).

Funghi hunt 🍄: Try to find the turkey tail funghi growing along the logs! Winter is actually one of the best times for funghi spotting, and with all the rain we've had, they're popping up everywhere. There are quite a few other varieties as well, and we can have some fun learning the names of all of them!

Leopard spotted banana slugs 🟢: Perhaps you've seen a yellow banana slug, but have you seen a leopard-spotted GREEN banana slug?! The color of the slugs can vary depending on their diet and the amount of moisture in their environment, and the slugs in this area are rather strikingly different than their yellow cousins!

Ladybug Christmas Tree 🐞🎄: Can you find the ladybugs? When ladybugs gather here for the winter, they cluster on the branches like tiny red ornaments, which is why I call it the Ladybug Christmas Tree! Did you know that a group of ladybugs is called a "loveliness"? Just a heads-up: whether they show up depends on their migration, so we can't guarantee ladybugs this year, but this is an area where we've seen a lot of them in the past.

Rock climbing fun 🧗‍♀️: Got some adventurous climbers? There are some fun rock scrambling opportunities along the trail where the kiddos can test their climbing skills!

🔍 Scavenger Hunt: Your kids will embark on a fun scavenger hunt and get a non-edible treat!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Meet Other Families: Connect with other adventurous families and enjoy the great outdoors together!

We look forward to welcoming you + your family on the trail!

Seven miles and 1,500 feet of climbing, with strength training in a meadow on the way up. A training hike for moms who want to do something hard together.

Sunday, Nov. 15, 7:15 a.m.

SHORT. HARD. TRANSFORMATIVE.

4 Hours. 7 Miles. 1,500+ Ft elevation gain. YOU.

Sunday, Nov. 15 | 7:15 AM Sharp

Mamas — as often as we can, we lace up, show up and do something HARD together.

7 miles (not including a 1-mile walk from the parking area). 1,500+ feet of elevation gain. Resistance and strength training. And a community of women who show up for each other — every single time.

This is building real strength on a hillside, surrounded by your people and stunning nature, pushing through the voice that says stop — and choosing to keep going.

If you’re asking yourself if you can do it, I’m here to tell you that yes, you can.

TOGETHER, WE WILL DO THIS. 💪🏾🌿👊🏾

THIS IS A TRAINING PROGRAM

Designed to build something over time: hill endurance, strength, mental toughness and a community of mamas who hold each other accountable. We want the SAME group of women showing up together, time after time — because that's how real community is built. You'll know each other's names, cheer each other on up the hard parts, and feel the difference that consistency makes — in your body and in your bonds.

Every time, you'll feel yourself getting stronger. The hills that took everything from you the first time? A few sessions in, you'll be having conversations on the way up.

And this program has a north star: the summit of that mountain. A 7-mile challenge we'll conquer together in late fall or early winter. Every time is a step closer. Every mile, every climb, every workout — it's all leading somewhere. And when we get there together? That's going to be something none of us will ever forget.

A note from Miranda: I am not a professional trainer or fitness instructor. What I am is a mama who loves the outdoors, knows this trail, and believes deeply in what we can accomplish together. Come ready to work hard, listen to your body, and have the time of your life.

WHAT AWAITS YOU 💥

🥾 The First Mile: THE BEAST We start with a climb. A real one. It will be hard. Your lungs will wake up fast and your legs will know they're working. But when you crest that first mile, you will feel absolutely FANTASTIC — and everything that follows will remind you why you came.

👊🏾 The Meadow: Resistance + Strength Training Right after that first mile, we arrive at a beautiful open meadow — and that's where we get to work. Resistance and strength training with your heart pumping and the open sky above you. No gym required. Just you and grit.

🌿 The Middle Miles: Your Reward After that opening climb, it’s still uphill — but a gradual one. The trail is mostly shaded and beautiful. This is where you catch your breath, find your stride, and take in views that will stop you in your tracks.

🌁 Views That Will Steal Your Breath You can see the San Francisco skyline from this trail. The Bay stretching out below you. The hills rolling in every direction. This is a reminder of how spectacular this world is — and how spectacular YOU are for being out here in it. And at our turnaround point at 3.5 miles? Incredible views that make every step worth it.

🚗 We Carpool! Heads up — the parking lot is small, so we make it work together. Carpooling is part of the experience — more time with your crew, less stress, better for everyone. We'll coordinate details when you sign up.

🍽️ Optional Post-Hike Celebratory Lunch If you've got time, we're keeping the party going! Join us for a celebratory lunch after the hike — share stories, laugh about the hard parts, and toast to what you just accomplished. You earned it, mama.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: THAT SUMMIT IS CALLING 🏔️

This program has a destination.

A mountain. 7 miles. A summit with views that go on forever. The last mile is also a beast — but by the time we get there, you will have spent months building exactly the strength and endurance you need to crush it. Every time we show up together is training for that moment.

And when we summit together? That's going to be something none of us will ever forget.

Questions? Ready to sign up? Drop a comment, DM, or hit the link below.

You asked for this. It's here. Let's GO. 💪🏾🌿👊🏾

A vintage train strung with lights, running through the canyon after dark. Open-air general seating, or a first-class dome or parlor car.

Tuesday, Dec. 8, 4:15 — 6:30 p.m.

Roll into the holiday season with this beloved Bay Area holiday event: the Niles Canyon Railway Holiday Train of Lights! These tickets are EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO BOOK, so for a third year in a row, we have CHARTERED THE ENTIRE TRAIN!

This year, we’ll welcome 10 adults and children for free under our EVERY 10th program. We will also have a roaming photographer on the train to capture your special holiday adventure into unforgettable memories!

About the outing, from the railway's website: 

Enjoy a 1.5-hour-long round trip through Niles Canyon filled with refreshments, music, and cheer aboard our antique coaches and open cars that feature holiday lights and decorations inside and out.

Our antique coaches and our open cars are decorated for the season, inside and out, and we enjoy holiday music on our 90-minute trip. We have some open cars with roofs where you can enjoy some of the best views of the canyon as our train makes the 90-minute round trip to Sunol and back.

The train leaves from Niles/Fremont Station at 37029 Mission Boulevard, Fremont.

*If you have any questions about the charter, you can contact Donna Alexander at Niles Canyon Railway: 510-996-8420 or station-agent@ncry.org

NOTE: First class cars: Red seats in photos are the Parlor Car, Blue seats in photos are for the Dome Car (upper and lower level)

INCLUDED in your ticket:

— Special treats for each child
— A fun family scavenger hunt
— Art activity to take home
— Our digital guide to make your experience seamless and magical
— Guaranteed seats
— All logistics of getting a seat handled by us!

A front-row spot for the Blue Angels beside the Golden Gate, with tunnels and old cannons to explore and beach play after.

📅 SUNDAY, OCT. 11 • ⏰ 1:30 PM — 4:30 PM • 📍 San Francisco

✈️✈️✈️ 🌉🌉🌉🏖️🏖️🏖️ An INCREDIBLE AFTERNOON watching the Blue Angels while discovering a little-known tunnel, cannons, cannonballs, an old jail and more near the beach and the Golden Gate Bridge. I spoke to a park ranger who told me this is a SECRET GEM for watching the Blue Angels and for exploring in general!

If your kid loves bridges, tunnels, cannons and cannonballs, jet planes, beaches and exploring, there is no better outing for them!!! Adults will love it, too! I couldn't believe the awesomeness of this place when I visited!

🥳 ALSO PART OF OUR FALL BUNDLE (see info below) 🥳

Your whole fall, planned for you and your family — with our signature outings! 🍂

We have so much FUN on these adventures — they sell out every year — so this fall we're capping numbers and prioritizing families who choose the bundle option first. Book both remaining fall day trips in one go, Blue Angels and Black Friday Monarchs, and your family saves $20 compared to booking each one separately at the early-bird rate.

You can still book this outing on its own, but bundle families get priority booking and guaranteed spots on both dates. Drop-in spots will be limited.

BOOK THE BUNDLE HERE: Fall Bundle: Blue Angels + Monarch Butterflies

✈️ 10/11 — Blue Angels Front-Row View, Tunnels, Cannons, Beach Play & Optional DoorDash Dinner (San Francisco)

🦋 11/27 — Black Friday: Monarch Butterflies, Tidepools, Beach & Optional Pizza + Ice Cream

FOR THE BLUE ANGELS, HERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT:

✈️🌉✈️🌉 BLUE ANGELS: We will watch the angels from a terrific and UNIQUE vantage point. They "arrive" around 3:30 PM. We most likely will catch some of the other planes zooming overhead, too!

🌉🌉🌉 GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE: You've likely never seen it from the view that we're going to get! Up close!!!

🪩🪩🪩 CANNONS, CANNONBALLS, TUNNEL, OLD JAIL + MORE: Your kids will have THE BEST TIME EVER exploring some old military equipment

🩴☀️🏖️ BEACH PLAY + PLAYGROUND: After watching the Angels and checking out the cannons and cannonballs, we'll head to a nearby beach that has stunning views and sometimes you can spot harbor seals frolicking in the water! So much fun for the kids and relaxation for the parents! Option to check out a very cool playground, too!!

🍕 OPTIONAL DINNER: Feeling hungry after? We can arrange a DoorDash order for the group — details closer to the date but note your interest in the sign-up form.

🦭🦭🦭WILDLIFE/EDIBLE WILD FRUITS + FLOWERS 🌸🫐: I’ve watched harbor seals frolicking in the water nearby! We'll use our scavenger hunt cards to look for some cool critters and edible fruits and flowers!

🔍 SCAVENGER HUNT: Embark on a fun scavenger hunt around this cool nook of San Francisco 🌉

WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU THERE!