Bay Area Ridge Trail - Section 01 - Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco County, CA
Out-and-back trail in San Francisco County, CA. Hiking & Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 3.5 mi (5.6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,178 ft (359 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 45 min
- High point
- 203 ft (62 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Ft. Point 1861: historic civil engineering landmark 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from start
- Historic site: 1st European ship (San Carlos) 1775, Castillo de San Joaquin 1794 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Fort Point 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from start
- Emergency phone 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from start
- Attraction: Golden Gate Bridge 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Golden Gate Bridge Vista Point 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Lone Sailor Monument 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from start
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Questions about Bay Area Ridge Trail - Section 01 - Golden Gate Bridge
How long is Bay Area Ridge Trail - Section 01 - Golden Gate Bridge?
Bay Area Ridge Trail - Section 01 - Golden Gate Bridge is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 45 min. It climbs 1,178 ft (359 m) in total, up to a high point of 203 ft (62 m).
How hard is Bay Area Ridge Trail - Section 01 - Golden Gate Bridge?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Bay Area Ridge Trail - Section 01 - Golden Gate Bridge?
Parking at the start, Fee. Closest lot to the start: Golden Gate Bridge South Parking. 5 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Bay Area Ridge Trail - Section 01 - Golden Gate Bridge?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Bay Area Ridge Trail - Section 01 - Golden Gate Bridge shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Bay Area Ridge Trail - Section 01 - Golden Gate Bridge?
Best for Hiking. Also: Mountain biking.
Where can you eat near Bay Area Ridge Trail - Section 01 - Golden Gate Bridge?
Round House Café, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Roaring Mouse Cycles, 0.4 mi (0.7 km).
Is this a good week for Bay Area Ridge Trail - Section 01 - Golden Gate Bridge?
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.
Trails near Bay Area Ridge Trail - Section 01 - Golden Gate Bridge
- Bay Area Ridge Trail & Anza Trail & Coastal Trail Golden Gate National Recreation Area · Easy · 1.3 mi (2 km)
- Andrews Trail Fort Point National Historic Site · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
- Battery East Trail Fort Point National Historic Site · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
- Presidio Promenade Fort Point National Historic Site · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.4 km)
- Coastal Trail Golden Gate National Recreation Area · Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km)
- Bay Trail Golden Gate National Recreation Area · Easy · 2.1 mi (3.3 km)
- Bay Area Ridge Trail & Anza Trail Golden Gate National Recreation Area · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
- Bay Area Ridge Trail Golden Gate National Recreation Area · Easy · 2.9 mi (4.6 km)
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