Stony Hill
About
Stony Hill is a low summit in San Francisco County, California, rising to about 277 feet. The nearest town is Brisbane, about 4 miles away. The driest, mildest stretch runs from late summer into fall. September and October typically see highs around 70°F and only a few wet days a month, based on averages from a nearby weather station in downtown San Francisco. Winter brings more rain, with about 11 wet days a month typical from December through March. The Bay Trail passes within about a mile of Stony Hill. Climbers can head to Dihedrals, about 2.4 miles off, or Glen Canyon at about 3 miles. Crocker Park Recreational Trail offers another walk about 3.5 miles away.
Summit Facts
Summit elevation
277 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Stony Hill
California
Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Feb–Nov. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–70°F and lows of 48–56°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the San Francisco Dwtn, CA weather station, 3.4 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan58° high47° low
- Feb60° high48° low
- Mar62° high49° low
- Apr63° high50° low
- May64° high51° low
- Jun67° high53° low
- Jul66° high54° low
- Aug68° high55° low
- Sep70° high56° low
- Oct70° high54° low
- Nov64° high51° low
- Dec58° high47° low
Nearby
- Bay TrailHiking0.7 mi
- DihedralsRock climbing2.4 mi
- Glen CanyonRock climbing3.2 mi
- Main Cliff BandRock climbing3.3 mi
- Crocker Park Recreational TrailHiking3.5 mi
- Bog TrailHiking3.7 mi
- Aquatic Park Cove, Black Point Overnight Anchoring, Sailing Vessels only (auxiliary engine OK)Pier fishing5.6 mi
- Esplenade BeachCamping8.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
