A walk through several scenic San Francisco neighborhoods: 2 August 2014

Forty-three people gathered in the West Portal District of San Francisco for this walk. It was a typically cold and foggy summer day in San Francisco. It was an educational ramble through the streets, stairways, and paths of San Francisco.

The hiking group.

We walked approximately 7.35 miles and had a cumulative elevation gain of about 1,045 feet. Click on the image to see the full-size map.

The West Portal Muni Metro Station. Click on the image to see the full-size photo.

The group met at Starbucks Coffee located at the intersection of West Portal Avenue and Vicente Avenue. Click on the image to see the full-size photograph.

Barbagelata Real Estate on West Portal Avenue. It was founded by John Barbagelata (March 29, 1919 - March 19, 1994) who was a San Francisco City Supervisor and a 1975 San Francisco mayoral candidate. Click on the image to see the full-size photo.

Walking through the Saint Francis Wood area. Click on the image to see the full-size photograph.

A house in Saint Francis Wood. Click on the image to see the full-size photo.

A short break. Click on the image to see the full-size photograph.

Oh yes, it was cold, windy and foggy… just another typical summer day in San Francisco. A view of the Crocker- Amazon District. Click on the image to see the full-size photo.

The Sunnyside Conservatory. Click on the image to see the full-size photograph.

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We walked up, and we walked down. Click on the image to see the full-size photo.

A panoramic view of downtown San Francisco, Yerba Buena Island, and the San Francisco Giants baseball stadium are both visible. Click on the image to see the full-size photograph.

A playground in Glen Park. Click on the image to see the full-size photo.

A view of the Outer Mission District and the Westward Park District. Click on the image to see the full-size photograph.

A panoramic image of Hunters Point, Bernal Heights, and the Bayview District. Click on the image to see the full-size photo.

We encountered this colorful house about two blocks from the 24th Street BART Station, which was the conclusion of the ramble. Click on the image to see the full-size photograph.

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