Our love affair with the Presidio and Golden Gate area continues. You’ll run through the Presidio, above Crissy Field and the Bay, to the Golden Gate Bridge, and then loop back along the water on the Golden Gate Promenade path by Crissy Field. Heading north, there are fantastic views to the Bay and of the Golden Gate Bridge rising above the trees, and on the way back, great water and SF skyline views.
From the Lombard Gate entrance to the Presidio, run along the Presidio Promenade path, about 2 miles to the Golden Gate Bridge. The path is well-marked. Then, take one of the numerous roads/paths down to Crissy Field (there are signs), and run back along the Golden Gate Promenade. Turn right on Baker St, at Yacht Harbor/Palace of Fine Arts to head back up to Lombard Gate. Of course, you can do the loop in reverse. Many options to add-on in the Presidio, across the Golden Gate Bridge, or along the Bay Trail over Fort Mason and along the Embarcardero.
Source: National Park Service
Our love affair with the Presidio and Golden Gate area continues. You’ll run through the Presidio, above Crissy Field and the Bay, to the Golden Gate Bridge, and then loop back along the water on the Golden Gate Promenade path by Crissy Field. Heading north, there are fantastic views to the Bay and of the Golden Gate Bridge rising above the trees, and on the way back, great water and SF skyline views.
From the Lombard Gate entrance to the Presidio, run along the Presidio Promenade path, about 2 miles to the Golden Gate Bridge. The path is well-marked. Then, take one of the numerous roads/paths down to Crissy Field (there are signs), and run back along the Golden Gate Promenade. Turn right on Baker St, at Yacht Harbor/Palace of Fine Arts to head back up to Lombard Gate. Of course, you can do the loop in reverse. Many options to add-on in the Presidio, across the Golden Gate Bridge, or along the Bay Trail over Fort Mason and along the Embarcardero.
Source: National Park Service
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5 miles. Many options for longer or shorter
275 feet
Lombard St. gate
Many access points to the Presidio. Lombard Gate is a good entrance, access to the Presidio Promenade
Our favorite residential neighborhood for running in San Francisco is Pacific Heights. Lovely streets and attractive homes just east of the Presidio. We also love running in the Nob Hill, Sea Cliff and Noe Valley neighborhoods.
Some great options in South San Francisco, just north of SFO: waterfront paths at Candlestick Point and a Bay Trail section at Sierra Point; some nice hills & trails at McLaren Park; and some serious but rewarding climbing at San Bruno Mountain.
The run along Chrissy Field from Fort Mason to Fort Point is one of the great urban runs of the world. Water views the whole way. Heading north, views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Marin Headlands, and south, the SF skyline.
Running across the Bridge is not only encouraged…it’s a tourist attraction. There is a dedicated path for runners/walkers. It's 1.7 miles across the bridge. Spectacular views. Lots of add-on potential. VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS!
The iconic, memorable San Francisco run includes the Embarcadero, Fisherman's Wharf, Crissy Field to Fort Point, and then over the Golden Gate Bridge. Fantastic views! Choose a section or do the entire 9.6 miles!
The run between the Golden Gate Bridge and Land’s End is unique: spectacular ocean views, hills, wooded sections, and some beautiful homes. We've mapped several options. VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS!
A former military installation, now a gorgeous park with miles of trails for walking and running. There are hills, wooded trails, and scenic vistas out to the Golden Gate Bridge and the Pacific Ocean. Also some great loop options involving Crissy Field.
Golden Gate Park is the left coast version of New York’s Central Park. The Park runs from Highway 1 at the ocean to the west, to the Haight-Ashbury area to the east.
San Francisco is famous for its hilly streets. We've created a route in the Bernal Heights neighborhood, which features four of the city's hilliest streets (all w/grades >35%!) and two scenic hilltop parks.
The Great Highway runs for 3.8 miles from the Cliff House to Lake Merced in the Sunset/Ocean Beach area. A 2-mile stretch is closed to cars. Run on the road, beach, or interior bike path. Scenic & festive!
Some good running options just south of Great Highway/Ocean Beach. There's a 4.5 mile loop around Lake Merced, some nice trail running in Fort Funston including a 2-mile bike path, and pedestrian paths around the campus of SFSU.
A unique, traffic-free run with views and hills. Angel Island is in the middle of the Bay, accessible by ferry only. There's a 5 mile loop around the island, or a longer run can include the hill to the top. Other trail options too.
Three unbelievable runs. Marin Headlands/GG National Recreation area is challenging & hilly running just over the GG Bridge. Mt. Tam has a switchback fire road to the summit. And Point Reyes has spectacular trails and running options.
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Essentials
5 miles. Many options for longer or shorter
275 feet
Lombard St. gate
Many access points to the Presidio. Lombard Gate is a good entrance, access to the Presidio Promenade
From the Lombard Gate entrance to the Presidio, run along the Presidio Promenade path, about 2 miles to the Golden Gate Bridge. The path is well-marked. Then, take one of the numerous roads/paths down to Crissy Field (there are signs), and run back along the Golden Gate Promenade. Turn right on Baker St, at Yacht Harbor/Palace of Fine Arts to head back up to Lombard Gate. Of course, you can do the loop in reverse. Many options to add-on in the Presidio, across the Golden Gate Bridge, or along the Bay Trail over Fort Mason and along the Embarcardero.
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