Longer walk in the Oakland Hills, up the East ridge and then back down the West ridge.
(8.63 miles, total elevation gain 3,976 feet, 3 hours 1 minutes (average 2.86 mph), view in Google Earth)
Hike starts at: 37.806533, -122.148783.
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Fort Funston was part of San Francisco's WWII era coastal defenses and is now a dog friendly part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Rudy pegs it down Sand Ladder Trail - the easiest way down to the beach but no so much fun on the way back up.
Battery Davis.
(2.62 miles, total elevation gain 417 feet, 1 hour 25 minutes (average 1.84 mph), view in Google Earth)
Hike starts at: 37.714383, -122.502167.
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(Published to the Fediverse as: Fort Funston #hike #fortfunston #sanfrancisco #ggnra Great Fort Funston loop hike, just under three miles in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (San Francisco, California). )
Las Trampas (the Traps - for elk apparently) is a steep climb up to a gorgeous ridge followed by a slow wind back to the staging area. We wimped out of adding a detour to Devil's Hole due to the heat and the advice of a fellow hiker.
Rudy and Gill with Mt. Diablo in the background.
Rudy, forced to walk up the hill again just for a photo.
(4.86 miles, total elevation gain 2,920 feet, 2 hours 7 minutes (average 2.29 mph), view in Google Earth)
Hike starts at: 37.816233, -122.051267.
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(Published to the Fediverse as: Las Trampas Wilderness #hike #lastrampas Gorgeous 5 mile hike in the Las Trampas Wilderness )
A quick walk around the Golden Gate park, past the Buffalo paddock and stadium.
I only had the camera phone, so this is a very blury picture.
And there are some turtles on this tree, really!
(3.32 miles, total elevation gain 915 feet, 1 hour 14 minutes (average 2.68 mph), view in Google Earth)
Hike starts at: 37.771517, -122.474917.
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(Published to the Fediverse as: Golden Gate Park #hike #goldengatepark #sanfrancisco #bison A 3 mile loop in the Golden Gate Park - great short hike or dog walk. )
Quick walk around the Oakland Hills, no photos this time.
(4.68 miles, total elevation gain 2,697 feet, 2 hours 3 minutes (average 2.28 mph), view in Google Earth)
Hike starts at: 37.830983, -122.18615.
Longer walk in the Oakland Hills, up the East ridge and then back down the West ridge.
(8.63 miles, total elevation gain 3,976 feet, 3 hours 1 minutes (average 2.86 mph), view in Google Earth)
Hike starts at: 37.806533, -122.148783.
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(Published to the Fediverse as: Oakland Hills #hike #oaklandhills Five mile hike in the Oakland hills (near San Francisco, California). )
A pleasant, undulating hike along Drakes Estero to Sunset Beach and back.
Gill illustrates the length of Drakes Estero.
Rob slowly sinking into the mud on Sunset Beach.
I think this is a striped shore crab, saw a couple of these guarding the approach to the beach.
(7.71 miles, total elevation gain 1,594 feet, 2 hours 48 minutes (average 2.76 mph), view in Google Earth)
Hike starts at: 38.081683, -122.9142.
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(Published to the Fediverse as: Point Reyes - Drakes Estero #hike #pointreyes #crab A 7.7 mile hike along Drakes Estero to Sunset Beach in Point Reyes National Seashore, California. )
Hill 88 is a favorite walk when the Marin headlands are free from fog. Starting from Fort Cronkhite the Coastal Trail winds up to Hill 88 at 960ft, past various WWII era coastal defenses. Cross the ridge and descend down Wolf Ridge Trail and Miwok Trail to complete a 4.5 mile loop.
Rodeo Beach viewed from the Coastal Trail. As you ascend there are views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco.
Battery Townsley, one of several coastal defenses passed on the walk.
View of Mount Tamalpais as you begin to descend Wolf Ridge Trail.
(4.56 miles, total elevation gain 1,142 feet, 1 hour 38 minutes (average 2.79 mph), view in Google Earth)
Hike starts at: 37.832683, -122.526217.
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Having done this walk many times I would now recommend doing it counterclockwise. You get a nice flat stretch to warm up, a fairly steady climb to the top and then can enjoy the ocean views on the way down if the fog is cooperating.
This panoramic photograph offers an expansive view from Hill 88, showcasing the undulating terrain of the Marin Headlands with the sprawling cityscape of San Francisco in the hazy distance. The foreground is a tapestry of rolling hills, painted in muted earth tones of greens and browns, interspersed with patches of wild shrubs. The midground reveals the glint of a waterway catching the light, possibly the entrance to the San Francisco Bay, its surface a mirror to the softly veiled sky above. The distant city is shadowy against a palette of diffused sunlight and cloud cover, creating a gentle contrast between nature's ruggedness and the urban sprawl. A vast sky, dappled with tendrils of clouds, stretches endlessly above, adding a sense of infinite possibility to this serene landscape.
The composition of the photograph adheres to a beautifully balanced panoramic style, capturing the sweeping scope of the scene from left to right in a continuous flow. The use of leading lines formed by the ridges of the hills guides the viewer’s gaze naturally across the landscape and toward the distant shore. The asymmetrical placement of the horizon enhances the sense of openness, allowing the sky to occupy a significant portion of the frame and imparting an airy quality. However, one minor drawback is the slightly muted color tones, which, while adding subtlety, might benefit from a bit more vibrancy to bring the natural textures into sharper focus. Despite this, the photograph successfully captures the serene majesty of the landscape, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the tranquil expanse that stretches from the hills to the sea.
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(Published to the Fediverse as: Hill 88 #hike #hill88 #marinheadlands #sanfrancisco Marin Headlands hike up Hill 88, a loop of just under 5 miles and a little over 1,000 feet of elevation gain. )
Closest walk from home is a quick trip round Bernal Hill for views of downtown San Francisco and three bridges.
(0.83 miles, total elevation gain 292 feet, 23 minutes (average 2.12 mph), view in Google Earth)
Hike starts at: 37.74355, -122.417583.
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(Published to the Fediverse as: Bernal Hill #hike #bernal #sanfrancisco Hike around Bernal Hill in San Francisco, California (a little under a mile). )
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