Where is Bradford Street?
Usa, north-america
N/A
46 m
moderate
Year-round
Okay, thrill-seekers, buckle up because we're heading to San Francisco's Bernal Heights neighborhood to tackle Bradford Street, rumored to be the city's steepest!
Tucked away above Tompkins Avenue in southeastern San Fran, this isn't your average city street. For most of its length it is a manageable (but still challenging) 24% grade, but then BAM! It kicks up to a mind-blowing 41% for a short, but intense 30-foot section. Seriously, that's so steep gravity could have you speeding downhill in no time flat! You'll get killer views of the San Francisco skyline, but keep your eyes on the road!
FYI, this crazy climb has some steep competition in the city, with Romolo (37.5%), Prentiss (37%), and Nevada (35%) all vying for the title of San Francisco's steepest. Bradford is still top of the heap, though.
Don't feel like driving it? No problem! When they repaved this beast back in 2010, they also added stairways alongside the steepest section to Jarboe. So you can hike it if you dare!
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Max Elevation
- 46 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
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