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.
San Francisco is arguably the most beautiful city in the USA, and it offers easy access to a plethora of drop dead gorgeous hikes!
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Thanks to a combination of beautiful ocean coastline, rolling mountains, soaring redwood trees, historic sites, and iconic architecture like the Golden Gate Bridge, the San Francisco Bay Area is absolutely filled with drop dead gorgeous hikes!
You don’t have to go far to find good hiking, either. With trails as close to the city center as Land’s End, you can be on a great trail in minutes. If you want to travel further afield, head north across the Golden Gate Bridge to access stunning scenery in the headlands, and head higher up in the mountains. Driving over the Bay Bridge to the east brings you to a drier but equally-beautiful climate. And to the south along the peninsula, even more trails await.
It’s no wonder that the Bay Area is such a desirable place to live and visit—it’s tough to choose a bad hike here! To whet your appetite, start with the hikes on this list, and then branch out from there!
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.
Cliff-top walk on a paved path to a historic lighthouse and whale-watching spot.
Wide-open views atop a windswept peninsula, with a good chance of spotting wild elk.
A scenic circuit around the higher elevations of the Bay Area's most prominent mountain.
Stroll through an urban park with many activities, and enjoy views of the bay and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Short hike to the panoramic summit of Mount Tamalpais.
A beautiful loop connecting some of the best trails among the towering redwood trees in Muir Woods National Monument.
The locally famous trail and race course from Mill Valley to Stinson Beach, through redwood forest and offering hilltop coastal views.
City skyline views from an ecologically diverse mountain in the metro area.
Travel up and down panoramic hills above the sea, in between two of Marin County's best beaches
Hike from Rodeo Beach to a more secluded viewpoint along coastal cliffs.
Popular hike through a verdant valley to a beach in a cliff-lined beach.