EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 36 MIN
Urban Trails - Alexandra "Sunshine" Kenin (Part I)
from Hiker Trash Radio · host Bleav + Doc
In this episode of Hiker Trash Radio, host Doc welcomes Alexandra 'Sunshine' Kenin, founder of Urban Hiker SF and author of three Urban Trails Guidebooks. Alexandra shares her experiences of exploring and mapping over 1,000 public stairways in San Francisco, including memorable adventures and the challenges of urban hiking. She discusses the differences between urban and wilderness hikes, her favorite gear, and reveals the secrets to finding world-class adventures right outside your door. Listeners will also get insights into her background and the importance of preparation for successful hiking. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What this episode covers
Urban hiker and author Alexandra "Sunshine" Kenin sits down with Doc for some studio time. Settle in and buckle up as Sunshine discusses urban hiking in and around San Francisco, her tour company Urban Hikers SF, stairway poems, mapping 1,000+ stairways, reps on the steps, huge stopwatches, Type B aspirations, veggie sausages, the Urban Trails trilogy, the Grand Pacheco, Oakhurst Stairs, the Dragon's Back, Vitamin I, the Great Saunter, and all the adventures just outside your door. Epic. (This is Part I. Be sure to listen to Part II.)
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Urban Trails - Alexandra "Sunshine" Kenin (Part I)
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