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 & Walking.
- Distance
- 2.1 mi (3.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 256 ft (78 m)
- Est. Time
- 50 min
- High point
- 279 ft (85 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Beach: Baker Beach 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Battery Chamberlin 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from start
- Historic site: World War II Memorial 1.8 mi (3 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Pacific Overlook 2.1 mi (3.3 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 2.1 mi (3.3 km) long. Most people take about 50 min. It climbs 256 ft (78 m) in total, up to a high point of 279 ft (85 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. 7 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Coastal Trail?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead, 0.2 mi (0.4 km), 0.5 mi (0.7 km).
Is Coastal Trail shaded?
Mostly exposed (16% under trees).
Is Coastal Trail good for kids?
Yes, it is marked as kid friendly.
What can you do on Coastal Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Walking.
Where can you eat near Coastal Trail?
Pearl 6101, 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: 6001 California Market (Appel & Dietrich), 0.5 mi (0.7 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
- Baker Beach Golden Gate National Recreation Area · Easy · 1.3 mi (2.1 km)
- Mountain Trail Golden Gate National Recreation Area · Easy · 1 mi (1.7 km)
- Presidio Sand Ladder Golden Gate National Recreation Area · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.4 km)
- Immigrant Point Trail Golden Gate National Recreation Area · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Batteries to Bluffs Trail Golden Gate National Recreation Area · Easy · 1.2 mi (2 km)
- Cemetery Overlook Path Golden Gate National Recreation Area · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 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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