Urban Canyon Traditional Cache
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This cache is located just a few steps (40 paces by my measurements) from the end of Edgewood St (on of the last brick streets in San Francisco). Coordinates may be off a little, but know that you don't need to go into the bush. Be careful of poison oak. Cache is a 4 inch square container (like a travel soap container) with enough room for a few exchangeables and a log...
Congratulations to dyknomight for FTF! UCSF maintains this forest for public enjoyment and there are some nice trails surrounding the summit. You might consider taking a hike to the summit. From: http://community.ucsf.edu/sites/mount-sutro-open-space-reserve History of the Reserve Mount Sutro Open Space Reserve is a peaceful 61-acre area in the midst of San Francisco homes, businesses and the University of California San Francisco campus (UCSF). Named for its former owner and San Francisco Mayor Adolph Sutro, the Reserve has a history of transition much like many San Francisco neighborhoods. A successful engineer and real estate investor, Adolph Sutro served as San Francisco Mayor from 1894 to 1896. Sutro’s many land holdings included Mount Parnassus, now named Mount Sutro in his honor. Like most of San Francisco’s higher terrain in the 1800s, the hill was covered primarily with native grasses, wildflowers and shrubs. In celebration of San Francisco’s first Arbor Day in 1886, Sutro began planting the hill with imported blue gum eucalyptus, Monterey pine, Monterey cypress and possibly other species. The eucalyptus quickly adapted to the new location and soon became the predominant tree species on the hill. Sutro donated 13 acres of land on Parnassus Avenue to the UCSF Regents in 1895 for development into the UCSF Parnassus Heights campus. It wasn’t until 1953 that UCSF purchased a 90-acre parcel to the south, which included Mount Sutro. Most of this land is now the Mount Sutro Open Space Reserve. UCSF is committed to maintaining the Reserve as a resource for San Franciscans and takes seriously its responsibility to keep the site safe and accessible. Visiting Mount Sutro UCSF welcomes the use of the Mount Sutro Open Space Reserve. The hiking trails are maintained by the volunteers of the Mount Sutro Stewards, in partnership with UCSF. The Mount Sutro Stewards have developed a trail map [PDF] and have outlined suggested hikes. The Mount Sutro Stewards were founded by Craig Dawson, who grew up on Christopher Drive and has been a member of the UCSF Community Advisory Group since 1992. The Stewards regularly turn out volunteers to work on Mount Sutro. Everyone who walks the trails of Mount Sutro owes their nature-walk-in-the-city to the Stewards volunteers, who have logged thousands of hours clearing the trails. In addition, Stewards’ volunteers helped to develop Rotary Meadow, the native plant demonstration area identified in the 2001 Sutro Plan and funded by the Rotary Club. The Stewards work closely with the UCSF Facilities Management department, gaining the University’s approval for the work they propose to do and following up after all volunteer work days. UCSF provides hand tools for use by the Stewards, and supplies pizza and water for the volunteer workers. UCSF very much appreciates the hard work of the Stewards and all the volunteers who donate their time to help the Reserve. The Mount Sutro Stewards meet regularly to maintain the trails on the Reserve and were recently recognized by San Francisco Magazine as a group that makes the Bay Area one of the best places to live, work and play. The San Francisco Neighborhoods Parks Council recognized Stewards founder Craig Dawson, who grew up near Mount Sutro, as volunteer of the month for July 2009. For information on volunteering and on these awards, please visit: http://community.ucsf.edu/sites/mount-sutro-open-space-reserve
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