This hike is by far the most popular of the series. This is an ideal time of year to do it (unless our crazy weather patterns continue). Some of the highlights of the hike are:
- Climb the Coit Tower neighborhood that many people have been close to, but never seen.
- Explore expertly-manicured gardens along some of the many hidden stairways in town.
- See Diego Rivera’s political mural at the San Francisco Art Institute on Chestnut.
- See beautiful, architecturally historic homes on Russian Hill.
- See the curvy part of Lombard Street from a new perspective.
- Walk the last wooden street in San Francisco.
- See the wild parrots of the Telegraph Hill.
MEET 9:30 AM AT LEVI STRAUSS PLAZA at 1255 Battery St. (bounded by Sansome, Battery, Union and Greenwich) with water, lunch snacks, camera, sturdy walking shoes, sun protection/sweater (depending on the weather), SF map and energy. Parking meters don’t run on Sunday again, so you should have no trouble finding a spot on Sansome, Battery or their cross streets. If all else fails, try for an all day parking lot along the Embarcadero.
Although a fairly strenuous hike of about 3-1/2 hours (but less than 5 miles), we will stop frequently for the views and snacks. We will eat lunch at a local restaurant (optional).
To sign up and get detailed meeting instructions or help with transportation, contact Hoyt Nelson at Stairs#1@niseiskiclub.org.
HURRY: Signup limited to 20 applicants so we can point out the many features of note without shouting.
