The large trees in this part of the forest give it a sheltering, cathedral- like feel and everything is a shade of green, except for the...

An almost primeval, cathedral-like forest lies dark and dripping along an old, historic trail on the west side of Mt. Sutro. As the...

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When I want a short walk (it takes me about 15 minutes) in a beautiful woodland near a creek, this easy stroll up Mt. Sutro is my baby....

More than 10 million people across the country go hiking at least once a month. There are many health benefits associated with hiking...

Reprinted from bahiker.com I'm embarrassed to confess that it took me nearly 20 years of San Francisco living to discover the trails of...

When you think about a forest habitat and what birds may be found there, woodpeckers are probably one of the first birds to come to mind....

One of my favorite aspects of bird watching is the changing of behaviors and species seen throughout the seasons. August is a quiet month...

Plant Hikes Saturday, August 4 | 1:30 - 4:00 PM Saturday, August 18 | 1:30 - 4:00 PM Discover Mount Sutro and work on your plant...

Nature Walks Sunday, May 13 | 10am-12:30pm Wednesday, May 30 | 1:30-4pm Discover Mount Sutro and work on your plant ID during a guided...

Explore Mount Sutro and our local backyard habitat while learning about plants and animals. We’ll find out what plants need to grow,...

Trail Run Through Mount Sutro to Twin Peaks Distance: ~3.2 to 4.5 miles depending on route Elevation gain: ~500’ Route overview: Edgewood...

Hike Report: Bird Watching While Walking from the Neighborhood to Trails on the UCSF Mount Sutro Open Space Reserve In the 1970s I...

Discover the flora and fauna of Mount Sutro on a guided tour this spring! Hit the trail on a wildflower walk and see Mount Sutro's many...

The parking lot is cool and foggy and small drops of fog are dripping from the trees above. It’s just another Sunday July morning on...

As the Sutro Stewards celebrate our 10th year of stewardship this September, the Mount Sutro Open Space Reserve has again been awarded...