Tank Hill: A Tranquil Vista Point

Getting There

• Public Transport

  From central San Francisco, take the Muni Metro N-Judah line to Cole Street & Carl Street. From there, it's approximately a 20-minute uphill walk to Tank Hill. Walk north on Cole Street, then turn left onto Parnassus Avenue. Turn right onto Ashbury Street, followed by a left onto Twin Peaks Boulevard. Continue along Twin Peaks Boulevard until you reach the entrance to Tank Hill on your right. A single Muni fare is $3.00, or $2.85 if using the MuniMobile app or Clipper card. A day pass is $5.70.

• Taxi/Ride-Share

  A taxi or ride-share from downtown San Francisco to Tank Hill will typically cost between $20 and $30, depending on traffic and demand. The ride takes approximately 20-30 minutes. Request your drop-off at the intersection of Twin Peaks Boulevard and Clarendon Avenue, which is the closest accessible point to the park's entrance. From there, it's a short walk to the summit. The first one-fifth mile of flag rate is $4.15, and each additional one-fifth mile is $0.65.

• Walking

  From the intersection of Clayton Street and Twin Peaks Boulevard, steps and a path lead to the top of the hill. The walk is a steep but short uphill climb. Alternatively, entrances to trails up Tank Hill are available from the end of Belgrave Ave, and from Twin Peaks Blvd at Clarendon/Crown Terrace.

• Driving

  Driving to Tank Hill involves navigating residential streets. From most parts of San Francisco, head towards Twin Peaks Boulevard. Limited street parking is available along Twin Peaks Boulevard near the park entrance. Parking is free, but spaces fill up quickly, especially on weekends and during sunset hours. Be prepared to walk a short distance from your parking spot to the park entrance. Be mindful of parking restrictions and street cleaning schedules to avoid tickets.