Mount Sutro the hard way

The first Friday roam of 2026, on the 10th, will also be a challenging one, as we tackle Mount Sutro the hard way.

We will start at the Kezar Stadium (meeting at the corner where Frederick meets Willard), and head up Stanyan - including one of the steepest blocks in the city, and take some less well-used trails to the summit (also steep in places) before we drop back down again to our starting point.

There will be plenty of off-roading, so if it rains a lot before then, we may have to postpone.

Bringing water, snacks, and layers for all the microclimates is the way to go.

Roams over the winter months are somewhat weather dependent, and this may get rescheduled depending on the forecast. I will send an email to everyone who has signed up if we have to postpone or cancel.

These roams are offered by donation. They are one way I am able to pay my rent in San Francisco.

Punctuality is always appreciated. Please send a message on the app if you are running a little late. I can usually respond to messages before we get underway, but then I won't be checking my phone.

Meetup has now added a "share location" feature, so you will be able to catch up.

I know Meetup is notorious for no-shows and late changes of rsvp. I am not as strict as other organisers (we do talk to each other!), but I do track those who regularly drop off or no-show, and have disinvited several people with dismal attendance records, as it is discourteous for others who would like to attend.