Thinkwalks presents an exploration hike:
El Polín Spring Hike in the Presidio
Size isn’t everything.
Newly rehabbed hillside above the spring.
Tiny little El Polín Spring, named for a phallus, was reputed to bestow fertility (twins) on those who drank it. We’ll take a look at the restored watershed, where a team of archaeologists discovered some surprises. Then we’ll hike over to Lobos Creek, the only major surface creek left in San Francisco.
Ever wonder what the landscape and creeks of SF looked like before urban development paved them over? What did a spring look like? And how does it emerge from the ground up there high on the hill? In the Presidio we can actually get a look at what was, because it still is.
Lobos Creek (the water supply for faucets in the Presidio) used to serve the entire early city as drinking water. It’s still in use. Meanwhile, it’s a natural creek flowing through a newly rehabilitated dune field. Then, strangely, it flows through a jungle environment and a Chinese-themed mansion.
Celebrate San Francisco’s spring-laced geography with this major watershed geek-out!
☆ RSVP required
☆ Rain or shine
☆ Bring snacks & water (sharing tradition optional)
☆ Hike length: approx. 3.5 miles
☆ Steep hills, no mountains
☆ Ends at start location (loop)
☆ Maximum 20 people
Payment Scale
At the end of your Thinkwalk if you can’t afford the standard $25 please feel free to pay a lower amount.
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