🔭 Views worth the climb

The city's center summit, postcard panorama with the whole grid out to the bay, all-day.

Grassy summit with a true 360 of the whole city and far fewer tourists than Twin Peaks.

Rocky outcrop above Cole Valley, a stunner panorama with almost no one else on it.

Climb Telegraph Hill for the all-day bay panorama from the tower, murals at the base.

Grassy knob above Noe Valley with a rope swing and a postcard skyline panorama.

The city's oldest park, a steep wooded climb above the Haight with bay views through cypress.

Wooded island summit in Stow Lake with a waterfall and quiet overlooks earned on the climb.

Deck-top park over the tunnels with lawns, overlooks, and Golden Gate views any time.

Ride the free observation tower for an all-day panorama over the park and city.