Urban Hiker SF

I'm on a mission to hike all of SF . These are the stories of my hikes. _______________ ______________________________ _________ Area of detail in the Presidio My last hike all of SF post was about hiking from Fort Funston to the Cliff House . This post is about another great coastal hike, the Batteries to Bluffs Trail . This gorgeous bayside trail is short - 0.7 miles one way -  but still manages to pack a punch due to a large number of stairs. But don’t worry too much about the stairs, there is plenty to distract you. When you’re not staring at breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge, or the Marin Headlands, you can learn about the historic gun batteries you pass on the cliffs.   S o what's with the gun batteries?   As a direct result of the Gold Rush, San Francisco's population exploded from 50(!) in 1844 to over 20,000 in 1850. With this mass influx of people and with San Francisco now on the figurative map, a joint...

So once again Valentine’s Day is upon us. And you’ve planned…..nothing. Don’t let yourself end up in this situation . If you’re in San Francisco and poor planning is your thing, you’re in luck - some of the best Valentines Day ideas here require neither reservations nor prior planning. If your special someone likes spending time outdoors, places like Twin Peaks and Ocean Beach are always crowd pleasers. However, if you want to go a little farther off the beaten path, here are 10 unexpected spots (in no particular order) to share with your love this February 14th. 1. Jack Early Park Vibe: Romantic, Classic SF  Neighborhood: Telegraph Hill   Details: What this park lacks in size, it more than makes up for in romantic ambience. After climbing a quick flight of stairs, you’ll find yourself on a small platform that is Jack Early Park. This pint-sized wonder has panoramic views of the Bay including the Golden Gate Bridge, the Bay Bridge, and Alcatraz. What’...

I'm on a mission to hike all of SF . These are the stories of my hikes. _______________ ______________________________ _________   With my goal to conquer all the hiking trails of San Francisco, I first had to figure out a starting point. I wanted to tackle something big to get my momentum up, and chose to hike all the segments on and near the California Coastal Trail , or CCT. One day, the CCT will line the entire 1,200 mile coast of California, and today, it is over half complete. Within San Francisco's city limits, the trail runs from Fort Funston to the Golden Gate Bridge. I decided to break up the trail into a number of segments, and started by hiking from Fort Funston to the Cliff House. About Fort Funston See, I told you there were a lot of dogs. Fort Funston was originally built as a military fort in the early 1900s, and was named for the Major General Frederick Funston after his death in 1917.     Today, when San Franciscans thin...