The 48 Hill challenge (this is section one)

San Francisco’s 48 Hills — Walk 1: The Historic Core

Saturday, October 24

San Francisco is a city best discovered on foot, and its hills have stories to tell!

Join me as we launch our journey to explore San Francisco’s legendary 48 hills, one adventure at a time.

This first walk is roughly 6 miles with just under 1000 feet accumulated gain.

Our first walk begins at the Ruth Asawa Fountain on Stockton Street, between the Grand Hyatt and Apple Store. From there, we’ll wander into the colorful streets of Chinatown, climb to the grandeur of Nob Hill, explore the charm and views of Russian Hill, descend into North Beach, and make our way up Telegraph Hill before finishing at the Ferry Building.

Along the way, we’ll uncover hidden corners, fascinating history, spectacular views, and some of the stories that make San Francisco such an extraordinary city.

As a fourth-generation San Franciscan, I’ll share a few personal connections to the city along with the history and discoveries.

Important details:

Meeting point: Ruth Asawa Fountain, Stockton Street
Finish: Ferry Building (this is not a loop)
Difficulty: Moderate to challenging, with several significant climbs
Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, layers, and your curiosity!

This is just the beginning of our exploration of San Francisco’s 48 hills. Come discover the city from a different perspective, one hill and one story at a time!