The 48 Hill challenge (this is section one)
Sat, 24 Oct 2026, 19:00
Grand Hyatt San Francisco
San Francisco, United States
Registration on meetup.com
Originally organized by San Francisco Urban Explorers. San Francisco’s 48 Hills — Walk #1: The Historic Core Saturday, October 24 San Francisco is a city best discovered on foot, and its hills have stories to tell! Join me as we launch our journey to explore San Francisco’s legendary 48 hills, one adventure at a time. This first walk is roughly 6 miles with just under 1000 feet accumulated gain. Our first walk begins at the Ruth Asawa Fountain on Stockton Street, between the Grand Hyatt and Apple Store. From there, we’ll wander into the colorful streets of Chinatown, climb to the grandeur of Nob Hill, explore the charm and views of Russian Hill, descend into North Beach, and make our way up Telegraph Hill before finishing at the Ferry Building. Along the way, we’ll uncover hidden corners, fascinating history, spectacular views, and some of the stories that make San Francisco such an extraordinary city. As a fourth-generation San Franciscan, I’ll share a few personal connections to the city along with the history and discoveries. Important details: Meeting point: Ruth Asawa Fountain, Stockton Street Finish: Ferry Building (this is not a loop) Difficulty: Moderate to challenging, with several significant climbs Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, layers, and your curiosity! This is just the beginning of our exploration of San Francisco’s 48 hills. Come discover the city from a different perspective, one hill and one story at a time! Venue: Grand Hyatt San Francisco, 345 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA, United States. Registration is handled by the original organizer. Original event and organizer: https://www.meetup.com/san-francisco-urban-explorers/events/316669093/