Start this hike on Masonic Ave between Turk Blvd and Anza St, enter the Lone Mountain campus on the east side, traverse through to Anza St and then go back uphill over the stairs until you're at the chapel level. Exit the campus on the south west corner, taking the paved pathway that starts to go west between Turk Blvd and Anza St.

Arriving at the Angelo Rossi playground, turn right and walk around to the closest entrance on Anza St. Pass through the playground, exiting on Arguello Blvd at the short stairs.

Go south on Arguello, enter Golden Gate Park and turn left onto the dirt path after 100 yds. Stay on the path until you see the Rec and Park log cabin, walk around it, and exit onto the Pan Handle. Walk east on the Panhandle bike path till Central Ave, then turn north and get back to Turk Blvd, and to the starting point.