Everyone knows that San Francisco has hilly streets, but have you ever wondered which 10 are the steepest streets in San Francisco? Here’s the top 10 list—perfect for a killer workout.
- Bradford Street above Tompkins
Zach Fox/Flickr The end of Bradford street is the steepest street in the city, and one of the steepest streets in the world. Try running that hill or even parking on it!?
- Romolo Place between Vallejo and Fresno
Megan M/Yelp Not the actual steepest part, but very close. In a dynamic part of town full of action and views. The steepest part at Romolo between Valleho and Fresno has a 37.5% grade.
- Prentiss Street between Chapman & Powhattan
Tony/Flickr If you venture to Prentiss between Chapman and Powhatan expect 37% grade. An intense and short street!
- Nevada Street above Chapman
Steve Rhodes/Flickr Bernal Heights has a lot of steep streets. The steepness at Nevada above Chapman has a 35% grade.
- Baden Street above Mangels Avenue
Mark Goebel/Flickr If you’re driving beware of this steep hilly street. There is a 34% grade to deal with when you drive up Baden Street above Mangels Avenue.
- 24th Street & De Haro
Throgers/Flickr Go to Potrero Hill at 24th street between De Haro and Rhode Island for another steep hill with a 31.5% Grade.
- 22nd Street & Church
Marcin Wichary/Flickr Venture to Noe Valley to see this steep street, and try parking if you can! A 31.5% grade again.
- Filbert Street & Leavenworth
Markus Spiering/Flickr If you go to Russian Hill then check out Filbert between Leavenworth and Hyde. A steep climb or drive and windy and scenic views.
- Jones Street & Union Street
David Jones/Flickr Another Russian Hill intersection at Jones Street & Union Street and Filbert with 29% grade. Great views of Alcatraz as well.
- Duboce Avenue & Buena Vista
Dale/Flickr A beautiful tree lined street in a breathtaking part of San Francisco. Duboce Ave. between Buena Vista and Alpine has a 27.9% grade
Have you been on any of these steep streets? Let us know what you think of the hilly streets. If you’re curious, check out The 11 Biggest Risks Living In The City of San Francisco.
Zach Fox/Flickr
The end of Bradford street is the steepest street in the city, and one of the steepest streets in the world. Try running that hill or even parking on it!?
Megan M/Yelp
Not the actual steepest part, but very close. In a dynamic part of town full of action and views. The steepest part at Romolo between Valleho and Fresno has a 37.5% grade.
Tony/Flickr
If you venture to Prentiss between Chapman and Powhatan expect 37% grade. An intense and short street!
Steve Rhodes/Flickr
Bernal Heights has a lot of steep streets. The steepness at Nevada above Chapman has a 35% grade.
Mark Goebel/Flickr
If you’re driving beware of this steep hilly street. There is a 34% grade to deal with when you drive up Baden Street above Mangels Avenue.
Throgers/Flickr
Go to Potrero Hill at 24th street between De Haro and Rhode Island for another steep hill with a 31.5% Grade.
Marcin Wichary/Flickr
Venture to Noe Valley to see this steep street, and try parking if you can! A 31.5% grade again.
Markus Spiering/Flickr
If you go to Russian Hill then check out Filbert between Leavenworth and Hyde. A steep climb or drive and windy and scenic views.
David Jones/Flickr
Another Russian Hill intersection at Jones Street & Union Street and Filbert with 29% grade. Great views of Alcatraz as well.
Dale/Flickr
A beautiful tree lined street in a breathtaking part of San Francisco. Duboce Ave. between Buena Vista and Alpine has a 27.9% grade
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