Crossing Diamond Heights Blvd. at Sussex & Elk: 1, 2, 3
Onto the east main canyon floor trail under the tree canopy: 4, 5
Continuing north nearly all the way up to Portola, passing the norih climbing-rocks stairs: pic 6, 68 steps.
Partway up the newer trail that extends to Portola: 7, 8, 9, 10
On the way back, up the 68 south climbing-rox stairs: 11 thru 16.
Up the main eastside trail, about 90 steps: 17 thru 27. This curvy upper trail comes out at Christopher Park in Diamond Heights next to the shopping center.