Golden Gate Heights - Urban Hiking w/ Linz

A couple of weeks ago the Chronicle published a list of the best staircases in the Bay Area with pictures. In typical Chronicle form it was a mediocre article but the comment section made reference to a book called "Stairway Walks in San Francisco" by Adah Bakalinsky - which was very highly recommended by multiple people.

I picked it up and Lindsey and I have been talking about getting out and exploring some parts of the city we don't know well since it arrived.  We finally got out there yesterday after I finished the Alcatraz swim. It was beautiful San Francisco day, crystal clear, super windy and fantastic. We wandered through parts of the city we had never seen and really didn't know existed and there is not a better way to get a feel for these neighborhoods than on foot.

Lindsey on the mosaic steps on Moraga and 16th 

More sunshine and more stairs!

There are a lot of stairs in San Francisco

This is without a doubt the greatest swing I have found in San Francisco.

There are no worries on a swing with a view and a crisp ocean breeze

This staircase led to the top of Grand View Park which was unbelievable!

This view was completely unobstructed in every direction

Descending to 14th Street

Last Stairs - off Aloha Ave (Aloha Ave, who knew?)