Coastal Trail
Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco County, CA
Out-and-back trail in Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco County, CA. Hiking, Horseback riding, Mountain biking, & Walking.
- Distance
- 2.2 mi (3.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 249 ft (76 m)
- Est. Time
- 50 min
- High point
- 194 ft (59 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Battery Davis 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Observation Deck 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Coastal Trail
How long is Coastal Trail?
Coastal Trail is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) long. Most people take about 50 min. It climbs 249 ft (76 m) in total, up to a high point of 194 ft (59 m).
How hard is Coastal Trail?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Coastal Trail?
Parking at the start. 4 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Coastal Trail?
Drinking water on the way at 1.1 mi (1.7 km), 1.7 mi (2.8 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 1.7 mi (2.8 km).
Is Coastal Trail shaded?
Mostly exposed (21% under trees).
What can you do on Coastal Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding, Mountain biking, Walking. Shared with bikes, horses. Surface: sand.
Where can you eat near Coastal Trail?
Dippin' Dots, 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Big 5 Sporting Goods, 0.9 mi (1.5 km).
Is this a good week for Coastal 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.
Trails near Coastal Trail
- Funston Horse Trail Golden Gate National Recreation Area · Easy · 1.8 mi (2.8 km)
- Funston Trail Golden Gate National Recreation Area · Easy · 0.2 mi (0.4 km)
- Battery Davis Trail Golden Gate National Recreation Area · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.2 km)
- Chip Trail Golden Gate National Recreation Area · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- Sunset Blvd Bike Path San Francisco County · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
- Lake Merced Boulevard bikeway San Francisco County · Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km)
- Sloat Blvd bikeway San Francisco County · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km)
- Double Cross Trail - Section 1 San Francisco County · Hard · 9.5 mi (15.4 km)
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