SF BAY TRAIL (POINT ISABEL to ROSIE THE RIVETER)

SF BAY TRAIL (POINT ISABEL to ROSIE THE RIVETER)

Hike Date:  Saturday, November 15, 2025

Leader:  Robert H!ckey

Leader Email:  robert3327@gmail.com

Leader Phone:  510.813.3406

Hike Rating:  Level-3

Hike Mileage:  8.5 miles

Elevation Gain:  (Basically flat).

Description:  (I last led this hike on 12/30/23).  This is a nice, easy urban hike that starts at the Point Isabel dog park (next to Costco), one of the best doggie parks around offering brilliant, postcard views of San Francisco and the Bay...a great place to take friends and family visiting the area (whether they have a dog or not). We'll continue to walk along the water, past some marsh areas, and pastel-colored, "New Englandy" homes until we reach the Richmond Marina. Once there, we'll enjoy lunch sitting on some steps by the water...next to the old Ford manufacturing plant where the Rosie the Riveter National Historic Park now resides...watching seagulls and boats glide in and out of the harbor. After finishing lunch, we'll loop back and return to Point Isabel (where those with a Costco membership can end their hike stocking up on toilet paper bought in bulk).

Bring / Wear:  Bring water, comfortable hiking shoes, hat and sunscreen, and lunch.

Rain Policy:  Hike will be cancelled if rain.

Dogs:  Woof, yes!  

We'll meet at the Point Isabel Dog Park main parking lot (map).  More parking can be had along the perimeter of Costco.  Look for Mudpuppy's and/or the Sit & Stay Cafe... and just head West towards the water to find the group.

Trailhead Meeting Time:  10:00 AM  (don't miss the hike, arrive early).

Note:  If you are not a member you can:  1) Become a member by clicking on [Join] above and then register for the hike or 2) Contact me so that I know that you would like to be part of the hike.

Interested in carpooling?  If so, here are the options...

• SF Carpooling Location:  Whole Foods (map) @ 2001 Market Street.  Meet on the Dolores Street side.  There's parking on the street or below the building.

SF Meeting Time:  9:30 AM  (don't miss your ride, arrive early).

• East Bay Carpooling Location:  Rockridge BART station (map).  Meet at the bottom of the escalators.  There's free and ample parking.

East Bay Meeting Time:  9:45 AM  (don't miss your ride, arrive early).

Note:  Please only show up at Whole Foods or the Rockridge BART station if you have arranged a ride ahead of time (see Carpool Fees below).

Total Driving Distance (round trip): 

  31 miles (SF)

  14 miles (Rockridge BART)

Carpool Fees (per passenger): 

  $9* (SF)

  $4 (Rockridge BART)

  *Includes bridge toll.

Note:  I'll reach out to those registered who have indicated that they need a ride or can take passengers.  If you want to contact me for whatever reason, please do so before Friday @ 3:00 PM the day before the hike.