Mount Davidson

Mount Davidson is the highest natural point in San Francisco, California, with an elevation of 928 feet (283 m) It is located near the geographical center of the city, south of Twin Peaks and Portola Drive and to the west of Diamond Heights and Glen Park. It dominates the southeastern view from most of Portola Drive. It is one of San Francisco's 44 hills, and one of its original "Seven Hills". Mount Davidson's most notable feature, aside from its height, is the 103-foot (31.4 m) concrete cross situated on the crest of the hill. It is the site of a yearly prayer service, performed on Easter, when the cross is illuminated. Mount Davidson Park tops the hill - excluding the land at the summit, which is privately owned. The parkland portion...