Golden Gate Urban Trek 2004

Trip route map

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:51:34 -0800

Rich leads our group at the start of the hike. We parked at the Presidio Parade Gound. Headed for Crissy Field and the Marina Green, then over to Fort Mason.

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:51:36 -0800

Frank Farmer
Rich leads our group at the start of the hike. We parked at the Presidio Parade Gound. Headed for Crissy Field and the Marina Green, then over to Fort Mason.

Golden Gate Bridge vista over the mud flats at newly-renaturalized Crissy Field

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:51:37 -0800

Frank Farmer
Golden Gate Bridge vista over the mud flats at newly-renaturalized Crissy Field

Palace of Fine Arts. The Exploratorium is just to the right of the palace dome.

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:51:38 -0800

Frank Farmer
Palace of Fine Arts. The Exploratorium is just to the right of the palace dome.

Rich pauses at Fort Mason, so everyone can catch up. We need to climb up a steep staircase, to reach the access road which will take us over to the Municipal Pier.

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:51:40 -0800

Frank Farmer
Rich pauses at Fort Mason, so everyone can catch up. We need to climb up a steep staircase, to reach the access road which will take us over to the Municipal Pier.

Our first big staircase of the day! It won't be the last!

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:51:41 -0800

Frank Farmer
Our first big staircase of the day! It won't be the last!

Looking back at Fort Mason. Thousands of US Army troops transitted through this fort, during WW II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. It is now a multipurpose facility, hosting art shows, ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:51:43 -0800

Frank Farmer
Looking back at Fort Mason. Thousands of US Army troops transitted through this fort, during WW II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. It is now a multipurpose facility, hosting art shows, ...

Angel Island (rear) and Alcatraz Island (front)

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 18:00:40 -0800

Frank Farmer
Angel Island (rear) and Alcatraz Island (front)

The Municipal Pier, seen from the hill on Larkin Street. We climbed and zig-zagged our way to the top of Lombard Street.

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:51:44 -0800

Frank Farmer
The Municipal Pier, seen from the hill on Larkin Street. We climbed and zig-zagged our way to the top of Lombard Street.

Staircase in Russian Hill Park

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:51:46 -0800

Frank Farmer
Staircase in Russian Hill Park

Arlene takes our picture as we climb the stairs

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:51:48 -0800

Frank Farmer
Arlene takes our picture as we climb the stairs

Pausing at the top of Russian Hill. From left: Brian, Dick, Mark, Bonnie, and Daniela.

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:51:49 -0800

Frank Farmer
Pausing at the top of Russian Hill. From left: Brian, Dick, Mark, Bonnie, and Daniela.

Making our way to Lombard Street

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:51:52 -0800

Frank Farmer
Making our way to Lombard Street

S. F. Maritime National Historic Park (front), Alcatraz, and Angel Island. From left: the Balclutha, C. A. Thayer, and other historic ships.

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:51:53 -0800

Frank Farmer
S. F. Maritime National Historic Park (front), Alcatraz, and Angel Island. From left: the Balclutha, C. A. Thayer, and other historic ships.

The top of Lombard Street's crazy hill. Coit Tower, on nearby Telegraph Hill, is our next destination.

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:51:54 -0800

Frank Farmer
The top of Lombard Street's crazy hill. Coit Tower, on nearby Telegraph Hill, is our next destination.

Getting closer to Coit Tower

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:51:55 -0800

Frank Farmer
Getting closer to Coit Tower

Looking back up the crazy hill on Lombard Street. We didn't like the staircase on the right very much, because of it's little bitty steps.

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:51:57 -0800

Frank Farmer
Looking back up the crazy hill on Lombard Street. We didn't like the staircase on the right very much, because of it's little bitty steps.

Bay View panorama, taken near Coit Tower

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 18:00:44 -0800

Frank Farmer
Bay View panorama, taken near Coit Tower

Pioneer Park, on Telegraph Hill, near Coit Tower.

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:51:59 -0800

Frank Farmer
Pioneer Park, on Telegraph Hill, near Coit Tower.

Rocks and a tenacious tree, at Pioneer Park

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:52:00 -0800

Frank Farmer
Rocks and a tenacious tree, at Pioneer Park

Lombard Street, from Telegraph Hill

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:52:03 -0800

Frank Farmer
Lombard Street, from Telegraph Hill

Looking up at Coit Tower

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:52:03 -0800

Frank Farmer
Looking up at Coit Tower

Golden Gate Bridge and Mount Tamalpais panorama, from Pioneer Park

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 18:00:46 -0800

Frank Farmer
Golden Gate Bridge and Mount Tamalpais panorama, from Pioneer Park

Art deco on the side of a building. We're heading down Filbert Street now, on our way to the Ferry Building.

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:52:05 -0800

Frank Farmer
Art deco on the side of a building. We're heading down Filbert Street now, on our way to the Ferry Building.

More art deco

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:52:07 -0800

Frank Farmer
More art deco

Urban garden on Filbert Street. This steep staircase passes along the back yards of condominums and apartments. There are some beautiful gardens in here! There are some wild parrots and othe ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:52:08 -0800

Frank Farmer
Urban garden on Filbert Street. This steep staircase passes along the back yards of condominums and apartments. There are some beautiful gardens in here! There are some wild parrots and othe ...

Down another steep staircase

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:52:10 -0800

Frank Farmer
Down another steep staircase

Every now and then, these hillsides collapse. This one is held together by bolts and shotcrete. Problems usually occur during heavy winter rain storms.

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:52:11 -0800

Frank Farmer
Every now and then, these hillsides collapse. This one is held together by bolts and shotcrete. Problems usually occur during heavy winter rain storms.

Steep staircase on Filbert Street

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:52:14 -0800

Frank Farmer
Steep staircase on Filbert Street

Battery Street. The Transamerica Pyramid is in view.

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:52:17 -0800

Frank Farmer
Battery Street. The Transamerica Pyramid is in view.

Water fountain on Filbert Street

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:52:18 -0800

Frank Farmer
Water fountain on Filbert Street

Heading for the Ferry Building. We had about 45 minutes to eat lunch, while waiting for the Sausalito Ferry.

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:52:22 -0800

Frank Farmer
Heading for the Ferry Building. We had about 45 minutes to eat lunch, while waiting for the Sausalito Ferry.

Bay-side view of the Ferry Building

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:52:24 -0800

Frank Farmer
Bay-side view of the Ferry Building

Waiting for the ferry to pull in. From left: Arlene (under hat), Rich, Brian, Dick, Mark, Bonnie, and Daniela (under red hair)

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:52:28 -0800

Frank Farmer
Waiting for the ferry to pull in. From left: Arlene (under hat), Rich, Brian, Dick, Mark, Bonnie, and Daniela (under red hair)

Boarding the ferry "Marin"

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:52:30 -0800

Frank Farmer
Boarding the ferry "Marin"

The Bay Bridge. We had to return to port immediately after leaving initially, as someone on board had a medical emergency. Hopefully that person is OK ... never did see what happened.

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:52:31 -0800

Frank Farmer
The Bay Bridge. We had to return to port immediately after leaving initially, as someone on board had a medical emergency. Hopefully that person is OK ... never did see what happened.

Seagulls hovering over our stern

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:52:33 -0800

Frank Farmer
Seagulls hovering over our stern

Coit Tower and Telegraph Hill

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:52:36 -0800

Frank Farmer
Coit Tower and Telegraph Hill

Heading for Sausalito at high speed. The seven-mile boat ride takes about 30 minutes

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:52:38 -0800

Frank Farmer
Heading for Sausalito at high speed. The seven-mile boat ride takes about 30 minutes

Sutro Tower, on San Bruno Mountain.

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:52:38 -0800

Frank Farmer
Sutro Tower, on San Bruno Mountain.

The Golden Gate Bridge. We'll be heading over there soon enough!

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:52:39 -0800

Frank Farmer
The Golden Gate Bridge. We'll be heading over there soon enough!

Dick and Mark

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:52:41 -0800

Frank Farmer
Dick and Mark

Ferry Marin, at Sausalito

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:52:42 -0800

Frank Farmer
Ferry Marin, at Sausalito

Getting our group together, for the hike across the Golden Gate Bridge. First we need to hike through Sausalito and Fort Baker!

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:52:42 -0800

Frank Farmer
Getting our group together, for the hike across the Golden Gate Bridge. First we need to hike through Sausalito and Fort Baker!

San Francisco and Bay Briage Panorama, from Sausalito

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 18:00:51 -0800

Frank Farmer
San Francisco and Bay Briage Panorama, from Sausalito

A poignant scene, in a Sausalito house window. Such a folded flag may indicate a deceased member of the military, or a police officer or fire fighter.

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:52:43 -0800

Frank Farmer
A poignant scene, in a Sausalito house window. Such a folded flag may indicate a deceased member of the military, or a police officer or fire fighter.

Hiking along Bridgeway Boulevard in Sausalito

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:52:44 -0800

Frank Farmer
Hiking along Bridgeway Boulevard in Sausalito

Streetside in Sausalito

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:52:45 -0800

Frank Farmer
Streetside in Sausalito

Interesting exterior of a bayside house in Sausalito

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:52:46 -0800

Frank Farmer
Interesting exterior of a bayside house in Sausalito

Hillside house in Sausalito

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:51:35 -0800

Frank Farmer
Hillside house in Sausalito

Fort Baker. This historic fort is located at the eastern end of the Golden Gate Bridge. It houses educational facilities, hiking trails, and a Coast Guard lifesaving station.

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:59:41 -0800

Frank Farmer
Fort Baker. This historic fort is located at the eastern end of the Golden Gate Bridge. It houses educational facilities, hiking trails, and a Coast Guard lifesaving station.

Pausing for a quick break at Fort Baker

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:59:43 -0800

Frank Farmer
Pausing for a quick break at Fort Baker

Angel Island, from Fort Baker. This island is a former immigrant entry station, the west coast equivalent of Ellis Island. It is now a beautiful state park, with hiking, camping, and histori ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:59:45 -0800

Frank Farmer
Angel Island, from Fort Baker. This island is a former immigrant entry station, the west coast equivalent of Ellis Island. It is now a beautiful state park, with hiking, camping, and histori ...

Coast Guard boats at Fort Baker

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:59:47 -0800

Frank Farmer
Coast Guard boats at Fort Baker

Closed bunker entrance at Fort Baker. This fort housed heavy guns in its former role. It is laced and interwoven with miles of underground tunnels.

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:59:48 -0800

Frank Farmer
Closed bunker entrance at Fort Baker. This fort housed heavy guns in its former role. It is laced and interwoven with miles of underground tunnels.

Vehicle barricades at Fort Baker under the Golden Gate Bridge. Don't even THINK of bringing an unauthorized vehicle over here.

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:59:49 -0800

Frank Farmer
Vehicle barricades at Fort Baker under the Golden Gate Bridge. Don't even THINK of bringing an unauthorized vehicle over here.

Even the approach roadway of the Golden Gate Bridge is a thing of beauty

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:59:51 -0800

Frank Farmer
Even the approach roadway of the Golden Gate Bridge is a thing of beauty

We need to pass under and around the Golden Gate Bridge.

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:59:52 -0800

Frank Farmer
We need to pass under and around the Golden Gate Bridge.

Our group got a bit spread out. It's hard to avoid gawking at all the impressive scenery.

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:59:54 -0800

Frank Farmer
Our group got a bit spread out. It's hard to avoid gawking at all the impressive scenery.

US Route 101 passing overhead

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:59:57 -0800

Frank Farmer
US Route 101 passing overhead

What part of "NO" don't you understand?

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:59:59 -0800

Frank Farmer
What part of "NO" don't you understand?

We are in the shade, but the bridge is in the sun.

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 18:00:01 -0800

Frank Farmer
We are in the shade, but the bridge is in the sun.

Looking back at the way we came, under the Golden Gate Bridge

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 18:00:02 -0800

Frank Farmer
Looking back at the way we came, under the Golden Gate Bridge

This trailhead takes you to Tennessee Valley, where we hiked a couple of months ago!

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 18:00:04 -0800

Frank Farmer
This trailhead takes you to Tennessee Valley, where we hiked a couple of months ago!

Almost level with the road span. We need to pass under the highway, one more time!

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 18:00:05 -0800

Frank Farmer
Almost level with the road span. We need to pass under the highway, one more time!

One side for bikes, another for hikers. It's a great system, as long as everyone follows the rules!

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 18:00:06 -0800

Frank Farmer
One side for bikes, another for hikers. It's a great system, as long as everyone follows the rules!

Pedestrian tunnel, under the highway

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 18:00:08 -0800

Frank Farmer
Pedestrian tunnel, under the highway

Bay view panorama, from the Golden Gate Bridge vista point at the east end of the bridge.

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 18:00:53 -0800

Frank Farmer
Bay view panorama, from the Golden Gate Bridge vista point at the east end of the bridge.

Starting out along the south side of the roadway

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 18:00:10 -0800

Frank Farmer
Starting out along the south side of the roadway

The Needles

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 18:00:12 -0800

Frank Farmer
The Needles

Kayaker

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 18:00:13 -0800

Frank Farmer
Kayaker

Call for help, if you need it!

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 18:00:14 -0800

Frank Farmer
Call for help, if you need it!

Condo for rent! Lime Point Beacon

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 18:00:15 -0800

Frank Farmer
Condo for rent! Lime Point Beacon

Speeding boat

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 18:00:16 -0800

Frank Farmer
Speeding boat

Looking back toward Marin County, from mid-span

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 18:00:18 -0800

Frank Farmer
Looking back toward Marin County, from mid-span

Support cable

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 18:00:19 -0800

Frank Farmer
Support cable

San Francisco City Panorama

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 17:59:40 -0800

Frank Farmer
San Francisco City Panorama

Vertigo-inducing view

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 18:00:20 -0800

Frank Farmer
Vertigo-inducing view

Bicycle safety sign

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 18:00:22 -0800

Frank Farmer
Bicycle safety sign

Rivets and red paint

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 18:00:23 -0800

Frank Farmer
Rivets and red paint

Looking back to Fort Baker, on the Marin County side

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 18:00:24 -0800

Frank Farmer
Looking back to Fort Baker, on the Marin County side

Fort Point, on the San Francisco side

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 18:00:26 -0800

Frank Farmer
Fort Point, on the San Francisco side

Golden Gate Bridge Toll Plaza

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 18:00:28 -0800

Frank Farmer
Golden Gate Bridge Toll Plaza

A tired bunch, posing for group photo. From left: Rich, Sheila, Frank, Daniela, Bonnie, , Arlene, Mark, Larry, Dick, and Brian. A couple of our other buddies opted out of the photo. (Please ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 18:00:29 -0800

Frank Farmer
A tired bunch, posing for group photo. From left: Rich, Sheila, Frank, Daniela, Bonnie, , Arlene, Mark, Larry, Dick, and Brian. A couple of our other buddies opted out of the photo. (Please ...

Colorful flowers, along US 101 on the Golden Gate Bridge

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 18:00:31 -0800

Frank Farmer
Colorful flowers, along US 101 on the Golden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate Bridge, from Fort Point

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 18:00:32 -0800

Frank Farmer
Golden Gate Bridge, from Fort Point

Wave break. We had calm winds all day, even though strong north winds were forecast. The winds picked up and gained strength, as sunset approached.

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 18:00:33 -0800

Frank Farmer
Wave break. We had calm winds all day, even though strong north winds were forecast. The winds picked up and gained strength, as sunset approached.

The Golden Gate Bridge, from under US 101, on the Presidio grounds.

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 18:00:34 -0800

Frank Farmer
The Golden Gate Bridge, from under US 101, on the Presidio grounds.

Tired, happy hikers, returning to the Parade Ground parking lot. Our loop included about 11-12 miles of hiking, and 7 miles on the ferry boat. Some us us stopped at a nearby bowling alley fo ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 18:00:36 -0800

Frank Farmer
Tired, happy hikers, returning to the Parade Ground parking lot. Our loop included about 11-12 miles of hiking, and 7 miles on the ferry boat. Some us us stopped at a nearby bowling alley fo ...

The moon was out at dusk. So ends another great hike, put together by Rich! Thanks to Rich and everyone else, for a great day!

nobody@smugmug.com (Frank Farmer) — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 18:00:38 -0800

Frank Farmer
The moon was out at dusk. So ends another great hike, put together by Rich! Thanks to Rich and everyone else, for a great day!