San Francisco’s 49 Hills Challenge — Walk 2: Pacific Heights to the Richmond

Seven Hills. One Epic Urban Adventure!

Our journey across San Francisco’s 49 hills continues!

After completing our first walk through Nob Hill, Russian Hill, and Telegraph Hill, we’re heading west to discover seven more of San Francisco’s remarkable summits.

This adventure takes us from the elegant streets of Pacific Heights into the wooded trails of the Presidio, then west to Lincoln Park and the Richmond District.

Along the way, we’ll experience stunning views, fascinating history, hidden corners, beautiful architecture, and some serious hill climbing!

Our seven hills:

1. Lafayette Heights
1. Pacific Heights / Cannon Hill
1. Laurel Hill
1. Presidio Hill
1. Rob Hill
1. Lincoln Heights
1. Washington Heights

The details

Distance: Approximately 7–9 miles (subject to final route scouting)
Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous, with substantial hills
Duration: Approximately 4–5 hours
Starting point: Lafayette Square, San Francisco
Finish: Washington Heights, near 30th Avenue and Anza Street
Route: Point-to-point, with public transportation options near the finish

What to bring

Comfortable walking shoes with good traction, plenty of water, snacks or lunch, and layers for changing San Francisco weather. Trekking poles are optional.

We’ll be walking on city sidewalks, park paths, and sections of unpaved trails. Please be comfortable walking several miles and climbing hills.