Golden Gate National Recreation Area

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Golden Gate National Recreation Area chronicles 200 years of history, from Native American culture, Spanish Empire frontier, California Gold Rush, the evolution of American coastal fortifications, and the growth of urban San Francisco. Comprised of 19 separate ecosystems and home to a multitude of different plant and animal species, the varied landscape has hundreds of ways to recreate including horseback riding, ranger-led programs, bicycling, hiking, and running.

Gems in Golden Gate National Recreation Area - 11

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Recommended Routes in Golden Gate National Recreation Area - 12

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The Golden Gate Bridge is on display from the Coastal Trail.

Coastal Trail: Lands End

2.9 mi 4.6 km • 192' Up 58.44 m Up • 192' Down 58.4 m Down

San Fra…, CA

Northward bound backpacker taking in the view with his morning snack.

Muir Beach Loop

5.8 mi 9.4 km • 1,164' Up 354.88 m Up • 1,164' Down 354.8 m Down

Tamalpa…, CA

The "Grand Stairway" at Bootleggers Cove.

Mori Point

2.4 mi 3.9 km • 331' Up 100.76 m Up • 330' Down 100.73 m Down

Pacifica, CA

Heading back toward the parking lot on the Tennessee Valley Trail.

Tennessee Valley Lollipop

4.1 mi 6.7 km • 761' Up 231.89 m Up • 761' Down 232 m Down

Tamalpa…, CA

South Headlands Loop (Coast-Miwok-Alta)

7.8 mi 12.6 km • 1,243' Up 378.86 m Up • 1,239' Down 377.52 m Down

Sausalito, CA

Tennessee Valley: Ridge Trail to Coast Loop

5.4 mi 8.7 km • 924' Up 281.5 m Up • 936' Down 285.36 m Down

Tamalpa…, CA

Golden Gate Bridge Overlook Out-and-Back

5.3 mi 8.5 km • 1,000' Up 304.86 m Up • 999' Down 304.44 m Down

Sausalito, CA

Pacifica bluffs to Montara Mountain from below the Mussel Rocks parking area

Mussel Rock Park Tour

2.2 mi 3.6 km • 310' Up 94.64 m Up • 310' Down 94.47 m Down

Broadmoor, CA

Half way up Baquiano Trail looking back to Mori Point.

Sweeny Ridge Loop

5.7 mi 9.1 km • 954' Up 290.82 m Up • 958' Down 292.09 m Down

Pacifica, CA

Rodeo Lagoon Loop

3.4 mi 5.4 km • 137' Up 41.68 m Up • 137' Down 41.7 m Down

Marin City, CA

Milagra Ridge Tour

1.7 mi 2.7 km • 152' Up 46.33 m Up • 145' Down 44.09 m Down

Pacifica, CA

Orchard Trail Loop

1.9 mi 3.0 km • 374' Up 114.06 m Up • 449' Down 136.95 m Down

Marin City, CA

Golden Gate National Recreation Area Hiking

306 Miles 492 Kilometers of Trail
16 Recommended Routes
11 Gems
34 Easy Trails
57 Intermediate Trails
14 Difficult Trails

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Trails in Golden Gate National Recreation Area - 89

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1.1 mi 1.8 km #1SCA Trail Intermediate Sausalito, CA	Intermediate	Sausalito, CA	5
1.5 mi 2.4 km #2Pirates Cove Trail Intermediate/Difficult Tamalpais Valley, CA	Intermediate/Difficult	Tamalpais Valley, CA	7
4.8 mi 7.7 km #3California Coastal Trail: Section 28 & 29 Intermediate Bolinas, CA	Intermediate	Bolinas, CA	3
1.6 mi 2.7 km #4California Coastal Trail: Presidio Intermediate San Francisco, CA	Intermediate	San Francisco, CA	9
1.9 mi 3.1 km #5Coastal Trail Intermediate Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA	Intermediate	Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA	2
0.2 mi 0.4 km #6Slacker Ridge Trail Intermediate/Difficult Sausalito, CA	Intermediate/Difficult	Sausalito, CA	7
0.5 mi 0.9 km #7Point Bonita Trail Easy/Intermediate Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA	Easy/Intermediate	Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA	6
3.0 mi 4.8 km #8Willow Camp Fire Rd. Difficult Bolinas, CA	Difficult	Bolinas, CA	1
23.8 mi 38.3 km #9Bay Area Ridge Trail: Samuel P. Taylor SP to White Hill OS Pre… Intermediate Bolinas, CA	Intermediate	Bolinas, CA	1
0.3 mi 0.4 km #10Upper Fisherman's Trail Intermediate Marin City, CA	Intermediate	Marin City, CA	1