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Telegraph Hill

Mountain in California · 295 ft

295 ft
Elevation
180 ft
Prominence
0.3 mi
Hike length one way
37.8025, -122.4058
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Telegraph Hill

0.3 mi
one way
256 ft
of ascent
22 min
round trip

The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

26 ft0.3 mi · 279 ft

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · southeast of the peak
about 0.1 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · northeast of the peak
0.3 mi on foot · ↑ 256 ft · about 22 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · southwest of the peak
about 0.4 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Telegraph Hill?

Telegraph Hill is 295 ft above sea level and lies in California. Its prominence is 180 ft — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Telegraph Hill?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 0.3 mi one way with 256 ft of ascent. Expect around 22 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Telegraph Hill?

The nearest parking is the parking area southeast of the peak — about 0.1 mi to the summit. Alternative: the parking area northeast of the peak (0.3 mi on foot · ↑ 256 ft · about 22 min round trip). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Telegraph Hill in Conquer?

Yes — Telegraph Hill is one of 49,213 peaks in United States in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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