Mount Sutro Open Space Reserve — Attraction in San Francisco

Sutro forest - a hidden gem! Just love it whenever is get a chance to visit this place! Middle of the city and so green (& foggy too). It’s difficult to find a street side parking as it starts right in middle of residential neighborhood. Trails are well maintained but very narrow at places and lot of poison oaks around. Weekends are busy & moderate traffic early in the morning. Wear in layers as it’s mostly cold and windy! Views from the top are worth the 3 mile hike! There are 2 or 3 road crossings if you plan to complete Sutro forest to...

Great secluded and heavily forested hiking and gravel/mountain biking trails. Hills and meadow trails for a bit of fitness or leisure.

I recommend SF street parking at one of the trailheads along the edge of the park (see photo). My partner and I drove into the park and all lots are dedicated for UCSF employees or visitors to UCSF, but you’ll need a registered hanging tag.

Our highlight was the Mystery Trail which has interesting stump carvings to check out.

Not sure why it took us seven years in SF to explore this spot. Will be...

Mount Sutro Open Space Reserve is a hidden gem in the heart of San Francisco. Once the site of Adolph Sutro’s historic eucalyptus forest project in the late 1800s, it’s now a lush urban woodland with peaceful trails winding through towering trees. The hike is relatively easy—less than an hour—and offers a mix of forest serenity and city views. On misty days, the fog drifting through the trees makes the walk especially magical. Along the way, you’ll find a few memorials and even a lookout point where you can pause and take...