Golden Gate National Recreation Area

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180 mi 290 km of trail — 18 Recommended Routes

11 Gems

29 Trails

57 Trails

20 Trails

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

The lookout at the high point of the 4k route.

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

Trails in Golden Gate National Recreation Area - 88

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1.1 mi 1.8 km #1SCA Trail Intermediate Sausalito, CA	Intermediate	Sausalito, CA	4
1.5 mi 2.4 km #2Pirates Cove Trail Intermediate/Difficult Tamalpais Valley, CA	Intermediate/Difficult	Tamalpais Valley, CA	5
1.6 mi 2.7 km #3California Coastal Trail: Presidio Intermediate San Francisco, CA	Intermediate	San Francisco, CA	9
4.8 mi 7.7 km #4California Coastal Trail: Section 28 & 29 Intermediate Bolinas, CA	Intermediate	Bolinas, CA	2
0.4 mi 0.7 km #5Sutro Heights Loop Trail Easy San Francisco, CA	Easy	San Francisco, CA	2
1.9 mi 3.1 km #6Coastal Trail Intermediate Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA	Intermediate	Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA	2
0.2 mi 0.4 km #7Slacker Ridge Trail Intermediate/Difficult Sausalito, CA	Intermediate/Difficult	Sausalito, CA	5
0.5 mi 0.9 km #8Point Bonita Trail Easy/Intermediate Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA	Easy/Intermediate	Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA	6
3.0 mi 4.8 km #9Willow Camp Fire Rd. Difficult Bolinas, CA	Difficult	Bolinas, CA	1
0.3 mi 0.4 km #10Mile Rock Trail Difficult San Francisco, CA	Difficult	San Francisco, CA	1
0.3 mi 0.4 km #11Upper Fisherman's Trail Intermediate Marin City, CA	Intermediate	Marin City, CA	1
0.3 mi 0.5 km #12Sutro Baths Upper Trail Intermediate San Francisco, CA	Intermediate	San Francisco, CA	5
1.9 mi 3.0 km #13Tennessee Valley Trail Easy Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA	Easy	Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA	10
0.3 mi 0.4 km #14Morning Sun Trail Easy/Intermediate Sausalito, CA	Easy/Intermediate	Sausalito, CA	3
3.3 mi 5.4 km #15Coastal Trail Intermediate/Difficult Marin City, CA	Intermediate/Difficult	Marin City, CA	5
1.1 mi 1.7 km #16Owl Trail Easy/Intermediate Tamalpais Valley, CA	Easy/Intermediate	Tamalpais Valley, CA	4
0.6 mi 1.0 km #17Batteries to Bluffs Trail Easy/Intermediate Sausalito, CA	Easy/Intermediate	Sausalito, CA	4
9.6 mi 15.5 km #18Miwok Trail Difficult Marin City, CA	Difficult	Marin City, CA	6
1.0 mi 1.6 km #19Kirby Cove Road Intermediate Sausalito, CA	Intermediate	Sausalito, CA	5
3.1 mi 5.1 km #20Dias Ridge Trail Intermediate/Difficult Tamalpais Valley, CA	Intermediate/Difficult	Tamalpais Valley, CA	2