Residents that choose to walk their dogs in this area experience pleasant walking weather, spring, summer, fall, and winter. Midtown Terrace has a warm Mediterranean climate and does not experience cold temperatures. Rain and stormy weather is not a common occurrence here, and most of the year conditions are pleasant for walking. Foggy San Francisco days do not usually affect this inland, elevated community and visibility is ideal for hiking the neighborhood with your hound compared to lower coastal locations. Pedestrians with pets may not be able to access commercial areas, but they can experience beautiful natural areas that surround the community.
Mount Sutro is densely forested and located within walking distance of Midtown Terrace. This natural area and the reserve contain eucalyptus forest in a 19-acre area referred to as the Interior Green Belt and there are many trails and greenways through this beautiful forest. Stay on trails to help maintain this ecologically sensitive area. If you are looking for a tamer greenway in the region, Midtown Terrace Playground provides play structures, lawns, and trees with paved pedestrian paths on more moderate terrain.