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Complete the Mt. Sutro Loop Part II
The large trees in this part of the forest give it a sheltering, cathedral- like feel and everything is a shade of green, except for the...
Mark Posth
Mar 3
Complete the Mt. Sutro Loop: Sutro Strolls #4 Part Ⅰ
An almost primeval, cathedral-like forest lies dark and dripping along an old, historic trail on the west side of Mt. Sutro. As the...
Mark Posth
Feb 3
Sutro Strolls: Getting to the Top
Want to know how to get to the top of Mount Sutro?
Mark Posth
Oct 23, 2024
Sutro Strolls: Baby steps first
When I want a short walk (it takes me about 15 minutes) in a beautiful woodland near a creek, this easy stroll up Mt. Sutro is my baby....
Anat Leonard-Wookey
Jul 8, 2024
Top Ways to Preserve Nature While Hiking
More than 10 million people across the country go hiking at least once a month. There are many health benefits associated with hiking...
sutrosteward
Jan 21, 2020
An Easy Under 2-mile Loop through Mount Sutro
Reprinted from bahiker.com I'm embarrassed to confess that it took me nearly 20 years of San Francisco living to discover the trails of...
Jane Huber
Nov 29, 2018
Trip Report: September Bird Walk
When you think about a forest habitat and what birds may be found there, woodpeckers are probably one of the first birds to come to mind....
Whitney Grover
Sep 11, 2018
Trip Report: August Bird Walk
One of my favorite aspects of bird watching is the changing of behaviors and species seen throughout the seasons. August is a quiet month...
Whitney Grover
Aug 24, 2018
August Walks on Mount Sutro
Plant Hikes Saturday, August 4 | 1:30 - 4:00 PM Saturday, August 18 | 1:30 - 4:00 PM Discover Mount Sutro and work on your plant...
Sutro Stewards
Jul 31, 2018
May Walks on Mount Sutro
Nature Walks Sunday, May 13 | 10am-12:30pm Wednesday, May 30 | 1:30-4pm Discover Mount Sutro and work on your plant ID during a guided...
Sutro Stewards
May 9, 2018
Family Nature Hikes
Explore Mount Sutro and our local backyard habitat while learning about plants and animals. We’ll find out what plants need to grow,...
Sutro Stewards
Apr 19, 2018
Trail Run Through Mount Sutro to Twin Peaks
Trail Run Through Mount Sutro to Twin Peaks Distance: ~3.2 to 4.5 miles depending on route Elevation gain: ~500’ Route overview: Edgewood...
Mike Grade
Jan 31, 2018
Hike Report: Bird Watching Route
Hike Report: Bird Watching While Walking from the Neighborhood to Trails on the UCSF Mount Sutro Open Space Reserve In the 1970s I...
Maryann Rainey
Jan 30, 2018
Take a Hike! Spring Tours on Mount Sutro
Discover the flora and fauna of Mount Sutro on a guided tour this spring! Hit the trail on a wildflower walk and see Mount Sutro's many...
Amy Kaeser
Feb 23, 2017
Beers Made by Walking Native Plant Hikes
The parking lot is cool and foggy and small drops of fog are dripping from the trees above. It’s just another Sunday July morning on...
Amy Kaeser
Aug 2, 2016
San Francisco's "Best City Hike" is Mount Sutro
As the Sutro Stewards celebrate our 10th year of stewardship this September, the Mount Sutro Open Space Reserve has again been awarded...
Craig Dawson
Jul 5, 2016
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