This urban eucalyptus forest is located near the geographical center of San Francisco and spans 30 acres! Visit on a foggy morning for an otherworldly experience in one of the city's greatest natural sanctuaries.
Plan
Overview
Skill level
Moderate
Accessbility
Public Location
Hours
5am-midnight
Fee
Free
Pack
Wide-angle lens (24mm)
Model
Sturdy shoes
Warm clothes
How to get there
N37° 44' 20.3086"W122° 27' 21.0776"
The GPS coordinates will guide you to Dalewood Way where you can park your car and easily access the trail where I took the featured shot.
There are two entrances to Mt Davidson on Dalewood Way, one at the intersection of Dalewood Way and Lansdale Ave, and another less obvious one about 220 ft West of that — this is the entrance you want. Once on the trail you’ll soon see a staircase on your right, keep walking past it till you reach a second staircase on your right about 400 ft ahead — directly across from the second staircase is a trail that forks to the left, take that trail about 220 ft down, turn around, and you’ll be looking at where I stood for the featured shot!
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