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Golden Gate National Recreation Area
RoutesPlaces to seeNatural MonumentsNorth AmericaUnited StatesSan Francisco
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Golden Gate National Recreation Area’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20
beautiful natural monuments in Golden Gate National Recreation Area. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Golden Gate National Recreation Area. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 31, 2025
Coastal Trail - Land's End
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Spectacular coastal and Golden Gate views from this trail that is part paved, part narrow climbing stairs through landslide areas that destroyed the former rail line built by Adolph Sutro, …
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Lands End Beach
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About half a mile along the Coastal Trail there is a turn-off (marked with a sign) towards the water. A steep stairway leads down to a great spot, Lands End …
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Coastal Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
This section of Coastal Trail between Coyote Ridge Trail and Upper Tennessee Valley Trail is locally known as 'Hurt Locker' for its steepness. It is of course fun if you're …
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SCA Trail
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Viewpoint from the Golden Gate Bridge.
From here a path leads to a higher vantage point, which can only be reached by bike or on foot.
From here a path leads to a higher vantage point, which can only be reached by bike or on foot.
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The Point
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Terrific vista from the point at the end of bluffs trail popular with romantic locals, also made famous worldwide cineastically in the end scene of Harold & Maude
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