Sutro to Strawberry Hill Hike - 7.1 miles, 1100 ft elev

Details
We will be doing a moderately strenuous loop hike in San Francisco, starting and ending near Kezar Stadium in Golden Gate Park. This hike is for INTERMEDIATE HIKERS ONLY. The trek will involve ascending 1,100 feet over the 7.1 mile route as we wind through the enchanting cloud forest of the Mount Sutro Open Space Reserve, followed by exploring the hidden pathways of Strawberry Hill, the island oasis surrounded by Blue Heron Lake in Golden Gate Park.

THIS EVENT HAS A WAITLIST. DO NOT SHOW UP FOR IT UNLESS YOU HAVE RECEIVED AN EMAIL SAYING YOU CAN ATTEND. NO PLUS ONES ARE PERMITTED.

We will meet at 10:00 am at Frederick & Willard Streets (at the entrance to Kezar Stadium, near the southeast corner of Golden Gate Park) and depart at 10:15 am sharp. We start by heading south along Stanyan Street to enter the Mount Sutro Open Space Reserve via the Historic Trail. We will connect onto the Fairy Gates Trail and then the East Ridge Trail to reach the peak of Mount Sutro (912’). From there we head onto the North Ridge Trail, the Historic Trail, and the Clarendon Connector Trail to exit the reserve onto Christopher Drive. Turning west we head down the hidden Oakhurst Lane steps and make our way north to the 19th Avenue entrance to Golden Gate Park. We will take a break at Mothers Meadow for the restroom and lunch. Continuing north, we cross Blue Heron Lake by the bridge and wind our way up Strawberry Hill (423’). Finally we head east out of the park, taking Lincoln Way back to our starting point at Kezar Stadium. It is likely some of us will detour at 9th Avenue to a bar on Irving Street, however, if you want to return to the starting point, you would simply continue along Lincoln Way for about 10 minutes.

Bring water, food if you plan to eat lunch at Golden Gate Park, and maybe a picnic blanket.

Route Information
Footpath Route:[ https://footpathapp.com/routes/5d8ceed7-67cb-408d-9b3a-cde6ba93f8fe](https://footpathapp.com/routes/5d8ceed7-67cb-408d-9b3a-cde6ba93f8fe)

Level: Moderately Strenuous. Intermediate level. You will be expected to hike an average of 2.5 to 3.0 miles per hour. If you have issues with inclines and elevation then this is not a good hike for you.
Total Distance: 7.1 mile loop.
Elevation Gain: 1,100 feet.
Hiking Time: 3 hours (plus stops).
Restrooms: At Kezar Stadium (mile 0.0 and 7.1), Aldea Center (for emergencies, mile 1.2), and GG Park near Mothers Meadow (mile 4.9).
Pets: Dogs are welcome to come on a leash.

Directions
The N Light Rail and 7 Bus both stop within a block or two from the meeting and ending spots.

Parking
Street parking is available at the starting/ending point without restriction on weekends.

Liability Disclaimer
The organizers of this event are unpaid volunteers and not expert hiking guides. By signing up for this event you agree to assume all responsibility for your own safety, health consequences, conduct and well-being, and you hereby release its organizers, hosts and participants from any and all liability, claims, demands or causes of action that you now have, or may have in the future, for illness, injuries, damages, and/or economic loss of any kind or nature, arising in whole or in part out of the activities, advice, or information contained herein. You are also acknowledging that you are aware and have made your guests aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with this type of outdoor activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards.