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Distance
0.95 miles
Elevation Gain
128 ft
Route Type
Loop
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Family Friendly
Easy Parking
Dog Friendly
Scenic
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Added by Mitchell Phun
Enjoy a 360 degree view of San Francisco. This dog friendly spot only requires a quick hike to the top. There's also a swing at the top, which you may have seen on Instagram!
Bernal Heights Park is an excellent week night adventure for those who need an escape from the city. Sit atop this small, grassy peak in peace and look out over the San Francisco skyline.
Park on the street bordering the park and follow a pathway that leads up to the top. You will be instantly gratified with the view when you take the last step. There's an open area where it'd be ideal to fly a kite, have a picnic or even do some yoga. A picture perfect spot for views looking all around San Francisco.
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Erika Palmer
6/16/2025
Well Maintained
Amazing Views
Great Conditions
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Richard Perez
3/19/2025
Incredible place to walk and see the city.
Well Maintained
Amazing Views
Well Marked
Easy To Park
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Tyler Drake
4/1/2022
Bernal Heights Park
Bernal Heights Park has a scenic, paved loop around the circumference with dirt paths heading to the top of the hill for 360 degree ...
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William Tran
7/12/2020
Great 360 views
My favorite viewpoint, offering 360 views of the city.
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HBCUs Outside
11/23/2017
My Run Hill
This is my go-to running spot in the city. There are a lot if different paths that cut differently across the hill so you ...
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Gina Khoo
10/23/2017
Bernal Heights Resident
I feel very fortunate to live in Bernal Heights and my Airbnb guests love the views from the top of the hill and from my balcony.
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Fee Robles
6/17/2016
Landscape Lover's Quick Escape
I went here yesterday. It's been quite a sight to be honest. I caught the sun setting over the breathtaking SF view however please ...
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Erin Gardner
3/3/2016
Short but Stunning
The views are amazing on this dog friendly mini hike, and it's easy to swing by Cortland afterwards for a meal.
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Clare Healy
10/2/2015
Not much of a hike, but some of the most incredible views of San Francisco. I might even say the views are better here ...
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cha viloria
5/28/2015
Equally gorgeous view as Twin Peaks, with less tourists! Great dog watching too.
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Brad Murphy
5/15/2015
Cool views of San Francisco. That's about it.
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