ShapingSF: Halloween Bike Tour of Colma Cemeteries

From ShapingSF:

We meet at the COLMA BART STATION at 12 noon, and then take a spirited tour of several massive cemeteries where famous San Franciscans are buried. We’ll visit Woodlawn, Home of Peace and Hills of Eternity, Cypress Lawn, and Holy Cross.

Shaping San Francisco co-director Chris Carlsson conducts historical tours of San Francisco by bicycle. Bring a snack and water — we don’t stop for food! Please email us to RSVP, less than five people cancels! (And include your phone number so we can call you if rain washes out the tour!)

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