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Bernal Heights

at its peak

By Luke Beard

September 16^th, 2013

Bernal Heights lies south of San Francisco's Mission District. It also is home Bernal Heights Summit, one of the coolest easily-accessible nature spots in the city.

Bernal Heights

Bernal Heights

Bernal Heights

Bernal Heights

Due to its central location, incredible views of the whole city, as well as the entire Bay Area, surround you at the top.

Bernal Heights

Multi-exposure

One of the reasons I choose to go with the Canon 5D III was the native multi-exposure it offers. A hike of this nature was perfect to test it out.

Bernal Heights

Bernal Heights

Bernal Heights

Sutro Tower

What are these photos about?

Bernal Heights

What are these photos about?

Bernal Heights

Bernal Heights

Of course, there is a rope swing.

Bernal Heights

Bernal Heights

And yes, we asked a stranger to take our photos.

Bernal Heights

© 2026 Luke Beard

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