This particular hike has great views of the Bay, Berkeley, and Claremont with a small dose of architectural gems! (Thanks to Lincoln, another event host, for introducing this to me.)
Details: approximately 4 miles, 700 feet elevation gain, 2 hours.
Terrain: staircases and steep dirt trails. Moderately strenuous and faster-paced than most hikes with stops for views, pics and catch-up.
Cross-posted with SF City Steps: http://www.meetup.com/San-Francisco-City-Steps/events/124023992/
For a map see the following link:
Near the start is Panoramic Hill which has some very lovely historic homes some of which were designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and Julia Morgan. We will learn a little about the history of this museum-quality architectural neighborhood before ascending into the wooded hills.
Panoramic Hill Neighborhood
Orchard Steps
Frank Lloyd Wright Home
Julia Morgan Apartments
--Attendance Policy
No showing is not appreciated. We understand that after work walks are sometimes difficult to make, but leave a message here at least an hour before the hike if you can not make it to avoid a "ding" which may jeopardize your ability to participate in future walks.
--Dog Policy
Dogs are allowed. There are some parts of the walk where a leash is required. Bring pet waste bags.
--Transportation
The street parking in this area is readily available.
--What to Bring/Wear
Water, snacks, hiking shoes, appropriate clothing, and a headlamp or flashlight
"The quality of this area depends not so much on its individual buildings, though there are many fine structures by Berkeley’s most important designers, but upon the survival of a complete neighborhood that provides a background for these buildings. Thus, the individual designs of Coxhead, Morgan, or Maybeck do not appear as museum pieces in a glass case, divorced of context, but convey the image and atmosphere of the intellectual and cultural milieu which aspired at the turn of the century to be the Athens of the West."—John Beach
Some of the homes can be viewed here:
http://berkeleyheritage.com/gallery/panoramic_hill_tour2005.7.html
June 29, 2013
It was great to see all of you Friday for a hike I really enjoyed sharing with you--architecture, staircases and views which are three things near and dear to my heart! Thanks for putting up with my little info. session and big thanks to Lincoln for guiding us through the dirt portion and having us clambering up a "shortcut!"
June 16, 2013
Great hike. Some of us had dinner and hiked back to the top of the hill for a band playing under the stars and stayed till midnight!
1 · June 15, 2013
Hi Active People,
Please leave PLENTY of time for arrival. All the major freeways and streets are clogged at rush hour. From Oakland, I take Telegraph to Claremont to Belrose. It's longer but quicker. See you this evening.
June 14, 2013
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Very beautifiul pics have been posted.