The two second highest peaks in San Francisco are on Twin Peaks, with excellent views of the city in all directions. Mt Davidson is a few feet higher ( komoot.com/highlight/369927 ) but Twin peaks is located closer to the city center. Since 2020 the East road circling around both peaks was closed off to cars and became a fantastic pedestrian/bike space.

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While the views over the city are excellent Twin Peaks also offers a look in to the past if you have a bit of imagination. Prior to livestock grazing and urban development all of San Francisco's peaks & hills would have been covered in similar grasses and low shrubs similar to the Marin Headlands.

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Mount Sutro to Twin Peaks

9.14km

02:46

330m

230m

Hike the 5.7-mile Mount Sutro to Twin Peaks trail, a moderate route with 1081 feet of gain, offering panoramic San Francisco views.

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Castro to Twin Peaks Hike

3.24km

01:03

200m

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Hike from Castro to Twin Peaks for 2.0 miles, gaining 670 feet to panoramic San Francisco views, rated easy.

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Creeks to Peaks Trail

5.54km

01:40

180m

190m

Hike the Creeks to Peaks Trail in San Francisco for a 3.4-mile easy route offering lush canyon scenery and panoramic city views from Twin Pe

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