Check out the view from Mount Davidson...

Hike to Mount Davidson

Lace up your hiking boots and sneakers for this one. Miraloma Park resident and author Jacquie Proctor leads a guided tour of Mount Davidson on Saturday afternoon. Proctor is the author of "San Francisco's West of Twin Peaks," a book profiling the history of Mount Davidson, one of the last areas in San Francisco to be developed. At an elevation of 925 feet, Mount Davidson is 15 feet taller than neighboring Twin Peaks, making it the highest point in San Francisco. On this hike, participants will explore the 38-acre nature preserve up to the hill's summit, which is home to a colossal monument and breathtaking, panoramic views of the city. Trails can be windy and muddy, so make sure to wear a jacket and sturdy shoes or boots. Don't forget your camera. 1:30 p.m. Sat. Meet at the 36 Teresita Muni line bus stop shelter at Dalewood and Myra ways, at the foot of the hill. www.miralomapark.org (click on Mount Davidson Hike under News and Notices). Free.

Architecture ride - the Reid brothers

Pedal off Saturday with the S.F. Bike Coalition on a two-hour ride that examines the architectural work of the Reid Brothers. With little professional training but plenty of determination and hustle, Canadian siblings James and Merritt designed an impressive number of San Francisco buildings in the early part of the 20th century, including the Cliff House, the Fairmont Hotel and the Golden Gate Park Music Concourse Bandshell. They even designed the S.F. Bike Coalition's very own Market Street headquarters. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sat. Meet in front of the David Hewes Building, 995 Market St. (at Sixth Street). Don't forget your helmet. The group will stop for a snack during the ride, but it's best for you to lunch beforehand. Rain cancels. (415) 431-2453. www.sfbike.org/?chain. Free.

Dog-sledding adventure

Looking for something a little more adventurous? Why not sign the fam up for a Lake Tahoe dog-sledding tour. Led by Wilderness Adventures Dog Sled Tours, participants will feel as if they've stepped into Jack London's "Call of the Wild" as they ride behind an eager team of huskies on this one-hour tour of the mighty Sierra Nevada Mountains. Making the experience more authentic, all sleds are handmade by guide Brian Maas. Daytime and sunset tours are available. Tours are offered seven days a week at Sugar Bowl Ski Resort and the Resort at Squaw Creek. Tours are open to persons ages 5 and older. $45 ($55 weekends), for kids under 60 pounds; $95 ($110 weekends), for adults and children 60 pounds and over. Sled holds roughly two adults and two children, depending on weight. Large groups welcome. Make sure to dress appropriately. Advance registration required. (530) 550-8133. www.tahoedogsledtours.com.

- Travis Jensen, 96Hours@sfchronicle.com

This article appeared on page G - 32 of the San Francisco Chronicle

Photo: California Redtail Hawk over San Francisco from Mt Davidson 94127 © 2006 Thom/hunter1sf