Hidden Stairways, Grandview Park, and picnic in Golden Gate Park
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tl;dr: Picturesque urban walk in Golden Gate Park and Golden Gate Heights followed by a picnic.
Route summary:
- Meet at Stow Lake Boathouse (Golden Gate Park). There is usually plenty of parking available here in the morning.
- Walk to Hidden Garden Steps -> 16th Avenue Tiled Steps -> Grandview Park
- Get food at 9th and Irving (optional)
- Visit the AIDS Memorial Grove and the Conservatory of Flowers
- Climb Strawberry Hill before heading back to Stow Lake
Length: ~2 hour + picnic
Difficulty: Depends entirely on your fitness level. This is a medium length walk with some good cardio elevation changes as we head to GrandView Park.
Restrooms: At the Stow Lake Boathouse. You can also probably find restrooms in the commercial areas on 9th and Irving and at other points in GGP
We'll meet at 9 AM and start the walking at 9:15 AM sharp. Latecomers will have to catch up on their own.
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