Upcoming Trips for Outlandish!

Please note: Outlandish! is an outdoor wellness program, not a youth therapy service.

A lighthouse with a stone base and an observation deck on top, situated on a mountain edge overlooking a vast landscape of rolling hills with patches of snow, under a partly cloudy sky during sunset.

Mt Diablo Hike

When: Saturday, December 13th

  • Participants meet at 8:45am at the corner of Havelock and San Jose Ave at Balboa Park, SF.

  • For East Bay participants, please meet at the Ashby BART station at 9:30am.

  • Ages: 13-18

  • Where: Mt Diablo State Park

  • Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous

  • What to bring:

    • Clothing appropriate for the weather (fog or shine)

    • Sunblock

    • Water

    • Packed lunch (we will provide some extra snacks)

    • Sturdy footwear (no flip flops)

What to expect

  • Ready for an adventure? We’re going to hike up Mt Diablo, one of the tallest mountains in the Bay Area. On a clear day you can supposedly see right into Yosemite National Park! The first part of the day we’ll hike up the mountain until we reach the trail that rings the summit. There, we’ll be joined by park guides who will take us on an educational hike around and up to the peak where we’ll learn about local ecology and history along the way. Be prepared for a big day of hiking!

  • Spaces are limited. Sign up asap!

  • Questions? Reach out to Max at msovine@queerlifespace.org

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Group of six people hiking through a lush forest, walking along a muddy trail beside a small pond or waterway, surrounded by green foliage and tall trees.

Portola Redwoods State Park Hike

When: Saturday, January 24th, 2026

  • Time: Participants meet at TBD at the corner of Havelock and San Jose Ave at Balboa Park, SF.

  • Ages: 13-18

  • Where: Portola Redwoods State Park

  • Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

  • What to bring:

    • Clothing appropriate for the weather (fog or shine)

    • Sunblock

    • Water

    • Packed lunch (we will provide some extra snacks)

    • Sturdy footwear (no flip flops)

  • What to expect

    • We get to spend a great day amongst the towering coastal redwoods! Join us on a guided hike through the forest as we learn about flora, fauna, and inevitably awesome banana slugs.

    • Spots are limited. Sign up asap!

    • Questions? Reach out to Max at msovine@queerlifespace.org

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Outlandish! runs primarily on donations. Please consider supporting our program by making a tax-deductible donation here. Thank you!

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Are you with a school LGBTQ+ group? Are you part of an LGBTQ+ youth organization? We can lead private Outlandish! trips with your group. For more information, please contact the email provided.

Questions or interested in any of these trips? Feel free to reach out to Max at msovine@queerlifespace.org

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Group of five people walking on a dirt trail through a forest with tall trees and green foliage.

photo by Max Sovine