Foundations: Shell Ridge Stroll: Fossil Hill Edition
Tue, Jan 13
|Walnut Creek
Gentle climbs. Rolling hills. Oak-lined trails. Join us for a 3-mile loop through Shell Ridge via Fossil Hill—lightly invigorating movement to wake up your body, plenty of space to breathe deep, connect, and reset. We’ll start at Howe Homestead Park and loop back feeling better than when we began!
Time & Location
Jan 13, 2026, 11:40 AM – 1:15 PM
Walnut Creek, 2950 Walnut Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
Guests
About the event
If you’re new to hiking (or just new to us), this is your invitation to jump in.And if you’re part of the crew—you already know a morning in Shell Ridge is always a good idea.
We’ll hike the 3.1-mile Fossil Hill Loop, starting from Howe Homestead Park and winding into the oak-studded hills of Shell Ridge. The climb is gentle (just 511 feet total), and the vibe is classic NorCal—rolling trails, peaceful trees, and plenty of space to chat as we go.
It’s a loop, so we’ll stay in motion the whole time, moving at a relaxed, social pace and finishing in just under 90 minutes. Expect good conversation, a little heart rate love, and that “I needed this” feeling by the end.
Hike Stats:
🥾 3.1 miles
🌳 ~511 ft elevation gain, mostly mellow
⚡ Easy/moderate pace-- all about the company
Meeting Spot:
📍 Howe Homestead Park, near the trailhead
🚽 Restrooms at trailhead
🕘 Meet at 11:40 AM, walk at 11:45am
Bring:
💧 Water
👒 Sun protection (those oaks don’t shade everything!)
🙂 Good energy
These hikes are more than movement—they’re a reminder that your week doesn’t have to be all hustle and checkboxes. Come get grounded, get connected, and get a little sweaty with us.