Up we go...Corona Heights and Kite Hill on a weekday evening.

Let's take a walk in the hills around Upper Market and Castro. There should be plenty of flora and fauna in bloom for us.

We'll meet at Jane Warner Plaza at the corner of Market and Castro. Please be extra super careful not to block any of the outdoor dining spots at that corner. Let's plan on meeting closer to the Market Street side. WE BEGIN WALKING AT 5:30 PM.

There is no restroom break on this walk. The Eureka Rec Center on 18th may be the closest public one to the start, or you can ask at the gas station.

This walk has several stairways and a few up-and-down hills, but we'll take them at a reasonable pace, and always stop and look around at the great vistas throughout. We walk in a loop and end about a block from our starting point. It should only take a couple of hours.

GETTING THERE: Jane Warner Plaza is at the corner of Market/Castro/17th, next to the Twin Peaks Bar.

Really, parking can be tricky. Try the other side of Market, and you might get lucky. There are two paid/metered lots in the area. One is on Castro before 18th (next to Cliff's), and the other is on 18th before Collingwood (behind Walgreens). Both fill up very quickly.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION is terrific in this area. Underground Muni lines K
(Ingleside), L (Taraval),
and M (Ocean Beach) go to Castro Station. Lines F (Market and Wharves), 24 (Divisadero), 37 (Corbett) and all stop at Market and Castro. Line 33 (Stanyan) stops a block away on 18th.

ATTENDANCE-Basically-EVERYONE WHO RSVPS "yes" is expected to attend. If you have a change in plans, update your RSVP. No showing is very bad and will probably get you removed from the group. Late cancel is also problematic and will be noted. This walk is only open to City Steps members.

Dogs: Friendly, well-behaved dogs are always welcome on my walks. Most of the walk is along city streets, so they'll have to be on leash at all times

You are responsible for your own safety on all City Steps walks. Your yes RSVP confirms that you have read and agree to our Liability Waiver that can be found at the bottom of every Meetup page.

Dress for the weather- hilltops can be chilly

Bring water, a snack you can eat while walking, a camera, and your sense of adventure