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
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Explore one of the world's most famous coastlines and the vibrant city it is home to
Moderate Hiking
Family and dog-friendly loop featuring sea cliffs, wildflowers, a sandy beach, and historic war forts.
Moderate Hiking
Family-friendly bike ride through Golden Gate Park to the beach.
Easy Road Biking
Fast and mostly flat dirt path with some of San Francisco's most classic coastal views.
Moderate Trail Running
Cypress forest and ocean views on an urban trail route to the Golden Gate Bridge.
Easy Road Biking
Explore history and scenery along the dramatic coastline near the Golden Gate Bridge.
Difficult Hiking
A path that links cliff-top views, sandy beaches, cypress groves, historic war defenses, and the entrance to the Golden Gate Bridge.
Easy Hiking
City skyline views from an ecologically diverse mountain in the metro area.
Moderate Hiking
Stroll through an urban park with many activities, and enjoy views of the bay and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Easy Hiking
On the Lands End Trail you'll stroll through historic Lands End, in a beautiful forest, atop high sea cliffs, with lofty views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Moderate Hiking
On the first day of my tour down the Pacific Coast Trail in California, I rode from San Francisco to the beach town of Santa Cruz.
Difficult Road Biking