Ascent of Hawk Hill on 2014-05-02| Other People: | Solo Ascent
| | Date: | Friday, May 2, 2014 | | Ascent Type: | Successful Summit Attained | | Motorized Transport to Trailhead: | Car | | Peak: | Hawk Hill | | Location: | USA-California | | Elevation: | 920 ft / 280 m |
Ascent Trip ReportAfter living in Berkeley for over 50 years and having hiked often in the GGNRA and Marin Headlands, it wasn't until today that I finally bagged Hawk Hill. It affords great views of San Francisco, the Golden Gate, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Headlands. It is accessed off U. S 101 at the north end of the G.G. Bridge via the first exit at Alexander Avenue, then soon taking a right turn on Conzelman Road. After approx 1.75 miles there is roadside parking for Hawk Hill, just before Conzelman heads steeply one-way downhill. A short, moderately steep walk on the old gated road leads in 1/4+ mile to the top of the outlook. After several very hot, sunny, clear days, I was disappointed to find today's weather had changed quickly and the area was shrouded in a fog zone. Intermittent views of the G.G. Bridge, San Francisco, and the Marin Headlands gave a tantalizing idea of the great vistas that are possible from atop Hawk Hill on a clear day. |
| Summary Total Data | | Total Elevation Gain: | 120 ft / 36 m | | Round-Trip Distance: | 0.5 mi / 0.8 km | | Route: | Abandoned paved road | | Trailhead: | Conzelman Road 800 ft / 243 m | | Grade/Class: | Class 1 | | Quality: | 1 (on a subjective 1-10 scale) | | Route Conditions: | Road Hike, Unmaintained Trail | | Weather: | Cool, Breezy, Overcast
Foggy | | Ascent Statistics | | Time: | 20 Minutes | | Descent Statistics | | Time: | 15 Minutes |
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