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Turn right. The course takes you along the crest of a knoll, with yards sloping down on either side. You will pass the Cobden Street Basketball Court on your right. Continue past Sumner St. to Northview St.

Climb 61 steps on left side to Berg St. Ascend an additional 41 steps to Cobden St.

Take left and walk one block to Patterson St. and Cologne St. steps. Though SSSNA lobbies to repair and restore badly damaged steps, the city removed 25 deteriorated steps in 2014 between Salisbury and Patterson streets. You can help repair … Continue reading →

Make right. Walk one long block to Cologne St.

Just after 2439 Arlington Ave., turn left and descend 50 steps to Eccles St. and another 49 steps to Salisbury St.

Take left. Arlington Ave. runs along the tops of South Side Slopes and marks the division between it and Mt. Oliver. At Eleanor St. is Hilltop Coffee where you’ll find a water stop and restroom. Just past 2405 Arlington is … Continue reading →

Make right and descend past Fort Hill St. to Arlington Ave.

Walk to left side of yellow brick building ahead. Descend 12 steps to Sterling St.

For all its steepness, there are play and ball fields throughout the Slopes. This ballfield regularly hosts baseball and softball games under the lights which can be seen from the South Side Flats and Oakland. Take in views of downtown’s … Continue reading →