The best walks and hikes in San Francisco
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United States? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in San Francisco to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in San Francisco is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: November 13, 2025
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1. Lands End Trail loop — Golden State National Recreation Area
5.74km
01:37
120m
110m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(2)
262
hikers
2. Embarcadero via The Bay Trail — San Francisco
5.71km
01:26
0m
0m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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30
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3. Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf & Union Square loop — San Francisco
8.88km
02:28
160m
160m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(10)
48
hikers
4. Northwest City loop — San Francisco
26.5km
07:08
340m
340m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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51
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5. Kirby Cove Beach loop via Moore Rd Fishing Pier — Marin Highlands
7.54km
02:16
250m
250m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
28
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6. Golden Gate Bridge via Baker Beach — Presidio of San Francisco
11.0km
02:56
130m
130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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29
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7. Lake Merced loop — San Francisco
8.01km
02:04
50m
50m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
28
hikers
8. Mount Sutro Summit loop — San Francisco
3.77km
01:10
140m
140m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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25
hikers
9. Stow Lake & Strawberry Hill loop — Golden Gate Park
3.18km
00:51
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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21
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10. Creeks to Peaks loop — San Francisco
5.54km
01:40
180m
190m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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