San Francisco Bay Trail
Explore one of the world's most famous coastlines and the vibrant city it is home to
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 97 km
- Ascent
- 743 m
- Descent
- 743 m
Hiking in Bay Area
Go hiking in Bay Area with curated guides of the best hikes across the region. With over 89 3D trail maps in FATMAP, you can easily discover and navigate the best trails in Bay Area.
No matter what your next adventure has in store, you can find a guide on FATMAP to help you plan your next epic trip.
Get a top hiking trail recommendation in Bay Area from one of our 13 guidebooks, or get inspired by the 89 local adventures uploaded by the FATMAP community. Start exploring now!
Hiking Routes in Bay Area
San Francisco Bay Trail: Sunnyvale to Sand Point
An extremely scenic portion of the San Francisco Bay Trail.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 37 m
- Descent
- 36 m
Sawyer Camp Trail
A paved multi-use trail that passes several beautiful reservoirs.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 237 m
- Descent
- 237 m
California Coastal Trail: Half Moon Bay State Beach
One of the most scenic sections of the California Coastal Trail.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 65 m
- Descent
- 65 m
Verna Dunshee Loop
A short, easy loop around the East Peak of Mount Tamalpais that offers panoramic views of the Bay Area and its landmarks.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 18 m
- Descent
- 18 m
Wolf Ridge and Hill 88 Loop
Amazing views of San Francisco and some interesting war relics near the Golden Gate Bridge.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 8.2 km
- Ascent
- 331 m
- Descent
- 331 m
Fort Funston Beach Loop
Family and dog-friendly loop featuring sea cliffs, wildflowers, a sandy beach, and historic war forts.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 2.6 km
- Ascent
- 60 m
- Descent
- 60 m
Point Bonita Lighthouse and Battery Wallace
Exciting walk through a tunnel and over a suspension bridge to a lighthouse on the tip of Marin Headlands.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 1.7 km
- Ascent
- 61 m
- Descent
- 61 m
Hiking Guidebooks in Bay Area
12 routes · Hiking
Drink In Gorgeous Views on These San Francisco Hikes
8 routes · Hiking
San Francisco Hikes for the Whole Family
7 routes · Hiking
San Francisco's Best Hikes for Ocean Views
7 routes · Hiking · Road Biking · Trail Running
Easy Nature Outings in San Francisco
5 routes · Hiking
In the Land of Giants: Best Redwood Hikes near SF
7 routes · Hiking
The Best of the Bay Area's Challenging Hikes
13 routes · Hiking · Trail Running
Dog-Friendly Hikes near San Francisco
8 routes · Hiking · Road Biking