Sweeney Ridge Trail
Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Mateo County, CA
Out-and-back trail in Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Mateo County, CA. Hiking, Road & touring bike, & Horseback riding.
- Distance
- 4.3 mi (6.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 430 ft (131 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 35 min
- High point
- 1,266 ft (386 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Generator Building 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Corridor & Maintenance Building 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Target Tracking Radar 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from start
- Historic site: SF-51C Nike Missile Site 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Target Ranging Radar 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Guard Shack 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from start
- Historic site: High Power Acquisition Radar Building 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Ready Room 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Portola Discovery Site of San Francisco Bay 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Carl Patrick McCarthy Memorial 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from start
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Questions about Sweeney Ridge Trail
How long is Sweeney Ridge Trail?
Sweeney Ridge Trail is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 35 min. It climbs 430 ft (131 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,266 ft (386 m).
How hard is Sweeney Ridge Trail?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Sweeney Ridge Trail?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Sweeney Ridge Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 2 mi (3.2 km).
Is Sweeney Ridge Trail shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Sweeney Ridge Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Road & touring bike, Horseback riding. Shared with bikes, horses. Surface: paved.
Where can you eat near Sweeney Ridge Trail?
Guerrero's Tacqueria, 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Lunardi's, 1.2 mi (2 km).
Is this a good week for Sweeney Ridge 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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