It was a 700ft. vertical climb.
The climb was divided into about 3 legs. The first leg had a great place to stop and rest, a tree swing, and a hand crafted lean to shelter.
The top of the second leg had some great unobstructed views of Berkeley Hills homes, Lake Merritt, and of course SF.
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Third leg was by far the steepest, and did not have a view at the top, but at least there was the satisfaction of knowing that you made it (then the slight nausea as you realize you have to get back down- I slipped and fell on my rear).