Battery East Trail
Fort Point National Historic Site, San Francisco County, CA
Out-and-back trail in Fort Point National Historic Site, San Francisco County, CA. Hiking & Walking.
- Distance
- 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 92 ft (28 m)
- Est. Time
- 15 min
- High point
- 135 ft (41 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint: Fort Point Viewpoint 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Battery East 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from start
- Attraction: Welcome Center 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 0.6 mi (1 km) from start
- Historic site: Men of Vision 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Battery Lancaster 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Joseph Strauss Legacy Circle 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from start
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Questions about Battery East Trail
How long is Battery East Trail?
Battery East Trail is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) long. Most people take about 15 min. It climbs 92 ft (28 m) in total, up to a high point of 135 ft (41 m).
How hard is Battery East Trail?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Battery East Trail?
Parking at the start. Closest lot to the start: West Bluff. 3 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Battery East Trail?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Battery East Trail shaded?
Mostly exposed (14% under trees).
Is Battery East Trail good for kids?
Yes, it is marked as kid friendly.
What can you do on Battery East Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Walking.
Where can you eat near Battery East Trail?
Warming Hut, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Roaring Mouse Cycles, 0.3 mi (0.5 km).
Is this a good week for Battery East Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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