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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: October 21, 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

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

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4.0

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116

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2. Marin Headlands Loop

46.4km

03:51

920m

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

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

40.1km

02:32

420m

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

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4.7

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995

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4. Golden Gate Promenade – Fort Point loop from North Beach

18.2km

01:07

130m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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586

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5. Golden Gate Vista Point – Golden Gate Bridge loop from Judah Street & 9th Avenue

72.6km

04:36

770m

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

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475

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6. Palace of Fine Arts – Fort Point loop from Chinatown-Rose Pak

17.7km

01:05

150m

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

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4.5

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387

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

51.1km

04:13

950m

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

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361

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8. Golden Gate Vista Point – Golden Gate Bridge loop from 16th Street Mission

35.8km

02:17

400m

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

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9. Panhandle 🚴 bike path – Murphy Windmill loop from Duboce Avenue & Noe Street

23.1km

01:24

150m

140m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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277

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10. The Esplanade – Golden Gate Park loop from Castro

35.4km

02:06

230m

Intermediate 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. Marin Headlands Loop

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

4. Golden Gate Promenade – Fort Point loop from North Beach

5. Golden Gate Vista Point – Golden Gate Bridge loop from Judah Street & 9th Avenue

6. Palace of Fine Arts – Fort Point loop from Chinatown-Rose Pak

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

8. Golden Gate Vista Point – Golden Gate Bridge loop from 16th Street Mission

9. Panhandle 🚴 bike path – Murphy Windmill loop from Duboce Avenue & Noe Street

10. The Esplanade – Golden Gate Park loop from Castro

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