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The best cycling routes in San Francisco

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Cycling in San Francisco is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of United States. So you can find your perfect San Francisco bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: December 5, 2025

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1. Hawk Hill via Golden Gate Park, Presidio, and Golden Gate Bridge loop — San Francisco

44.8km

02:59

640m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2,465

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2. Golden Gate Promenade – Golden Gate Bridge loop from North Beach

21.7km

01:21

190m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Marin Headlands Loop

46.4km

03:51

920m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Golden Gate Vista Point – Golden Gate Bridge loop from Carl Street & Cole Street

38.2km

02:39

660m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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1,038

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5. Fort Point – Golden Gate Vista Point loop from Montgomery Street

40.1km

02:32

420m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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822

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6. Fort Point – Golden Gate Vista Point loop from Duboce Avenue & Noe Street

42.4km

02:46

470m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Murphy Windmill – Golden Gate Park loop from Church Street & Market Street

20.2km

01:15

160m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.5

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377

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8. Coastal Trail – Golden Gate Vista Point loop from Castro

51.4km

04:15

950m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Golden Gate Vista Point – Golden Gate Bridge loop from UCSF Parnassus

93.4km

06:15

1,400m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Golden Gate Bridge – Presidio Promenade loop from Presidio Heights

14.9km

00:56

170m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in San Francisco

1. Hawk Hill via Golden Gate Park, Presidio, and Golden Gate Bridge loop — San Francisco

2. Golden Gate Promenade – Golden Gate Bridge loop from North Beach

3. Marin Headlands Loop

4. Golden Gate Vista Point – Golden Gate Bridge loop from Carl Street & Cole Street

5. Fort Point – Golden Gate Vista Point loop from Montgomery Street

6. Fort Point – Golden Gate Vista Point loop from Duboce Avenue & Noe Street

7. Murphy Windmill – Golden Gate Park loop from Church Street & Market Street

8. Coastal Trail – Golden Gate Vista Point loop from Castro

9. Golden Gate Vista Point – Golden Gate Bridge loop from UCSF Parnassus

10. Golden Gate Bridge – Presidio Promenade loop from Presidio Heights

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