Glen Canyon - Mt Davidson - Laguna Honda - Mt Sutro Hike: 7.5 miles, 1300’ elev

We will be doing a moderately strenuous urban hike in San Francisco starting at the Glen Park BART Station and ending in the Inner Sunset (near 9th Avenue and Irving Street). This hike is for INTERMEDIATE HIKERS only. The route will offer a variety of wooded trails and stunning views of the city as we wind through Glen Canyon Park, Mount Davidson, Laguna Honda, Mount Sutro and the lively Inner Sunset. The 7.5 mile trek will involve ascending 1,300 feet via several challenging hills and staircases, including Mount Sutro and Mount Davidson (the city’s highest peak). We will end the hike in the Inner Sunset near 9th Avenue, where we can get drinks and/or food.

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 ON THIS HIKE.

We will meet at 10:00 am at the Glen Park BART Station (at Diamond and Bosworth Streets) and depart at 10:15 am sharp. We begin the trek by heading north through Glen Canyon Park on the Coyote Crags Trail and Gum Tree Girls Trail. Upon reaching Portola Drive, we head south to ascend Mount Davidson and then turn north to go through Laguna Honda via the Victory Trail. Upon exiting Laguna Honda, we will break for food and the restroom at Midtown Terrace Park. Continuing north, we will ascend Mount Sutro (912’) via the Glenhaven Lane steps and the Historic Trail, followed by an easy descent into the Inner Sunset.

Bring plenty of water and lunch/snacks. Dress for the weather.

Information
AllTrails Route: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/gc-md-lh-ms-ss-5faf461?u=i&sh=iwrzkh
Level: Moderately Strenuous. Intermediate level. You will be expected to hike an average of 2.5 to 3.0 miles per hour.
Total Distance: 7.5 miles (one-way)
Elevation Gain: 1,300 feet (includes stairs)
Hiking Time: 3.5 hours
Pets: Dogs and cats are welcome to come along.
Restrooms: At Glen Park BART Station (mile 0.0), Midtown Terrace Park (mile 4.7), Grattan Playground (mile 6.7).

Directions:
Take BART to the Glen Park Station. We will meet just outside the station near the intersection of Diamond and Bosworth Streets.

From the Inner Sunset: take the 7 Bus from 9th Avenue and Lincoln Way to the Civic Center BART Station, the 8 Bus from 8th Avenue and Irving Street to the Civic Center BART Station, or the 44 Bus from 9th Avenue and Irving Street back to the Glen Park BART Station.

Parking: Glen Park BART Parking Lot on Bosworth Street.

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.