SF LABOR DAY SATURDAY CITY WALK: CASTRO STAIRWAYS, SUTRO FOREST & THE PEAKS BETWEEN THEM
Leader: Gary Weiss
Leader Email: gary@sfhiking.com
Leader Phone: 415-279-5570
Meeting Date and Day: Saturday, Aug 31 2019
Meeting Time: 10:00 AM
Departure Time:10:15 AM
Meeting Place: Harvey Milk Plaza above the MUNI station
Rating: Level-2
Mileage: 5.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 1250'
Description: This classic route takes us up and over several gorgeous hills, peaks and stairways north and west of Castro & Market. We'll have views in every direction. We'll start by passing the famous Slickenside before climbing to the top of Corona Heights. We'll then climb to the top of the Vulcan Steps and up to Mt. Olympus, over to Sutro Forest for the big loop, down Pemberton Steps, over Kite Hill and back. Being a city hike you can cut out at any time.
Bring/Wear: Lunch, snacks, plenty of water, sunscreen, layers and hiking shoes with a good grip for a couple of short, slippery sections.
Rain Policy: Contact hike leader if weather is questionable
easiest < 5 miles < 500' gain