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Recommended by 174 road cyclists out of 177

This Highlight goes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Marin Headlands

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Location: Marin County, California, United States

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Best Road Cycling Rides to Golden Gate Bridge

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1. Mount Tamalpais loop — Marin County

85.1km

04:32

1,230m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Hawk Hill & Golden Gate Bridge loop from Almonte — Marin County

50.9km

02:42

830m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Tiburon loop via the Golden Gate Bridge — San Francisco

78.5km

03:40

760m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Sue

October 31, 2023

When you think of the iconic features of San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge is one of the first things that comes to mind. This impressive suspension bridge links the northern tip of the San Francisco Peninsula to Marin County, with fantastic views of the city, marina and Crissy Field.

It is one of the most internationally recognized symbols of San Francisco, California, and the United States, putting it at the top of many cyclist's bucket lists. While crossing, you can gaze up at the towering beams above or look down into the deep waters of the San Francisco Strait below you as sailboats drift by in the mouth of the Bay.

Traveling along the Bridge can be cold, windy, and foggy, even in the summer, so dress appropriately. At the south end, you can purchase a souvenir at the Golden Gate Bridge Pavilion and visit the café next to the visitor center.

Restrooms are at both the north and south ends, and cyclists have toll-free access to the Bridge's sidewalks 24 hours a day. A bike ride across this extraordinary Bridge is an adventure you don't want to miss!

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December 8, 2016

Iconic bridge linking SF to Marin County in the North. Pedestrians can ONLY use the eastern sidewalk. The western sidewalk (Pacific side) is only for Bikers, albeit with these arcane hours (check signs or online for current conditions goldengatebridge.org/bikesbridge/bikes.php ):

Sidewalk Hours = Pacific Standard Time, November 6, 2016 – March 11, 2017

Weekdays

5:00 am to 3:30 pm: EAST sidewalk

3:30 pm to 6:30 pm: WEST sidewalk

6:30 pm to 5:00 am: EAST sidewalk, via remotely-controlled security gates located at both ends of the EAST sidewalk. Cyclists press the "buzzer" located near the closed security gate. After security staff locates the cyclist on a security camera, the gate is opened remotely. Cyclists repeat this procedure to get through the security gate at the other end of the sidewalk.

Weekends and Holidays

5:00 am to 6:30 pm: WEST sidewalk

6:30 pm to 5:00 am: EAST sidewalk, via remotely-controlled security gates located at both ends of the EAST sidewalk. Cyclists press the "buzzer" located near the closed security gate. After security staff locates the cyclist on a security camera, the gate is opened remotely. Cyclists repeat this procedure to get through the security gate at the other end of the sidewalk.

Sidewalk Hours = Pacific Daylight Time, March 12 – November 4, 2017

Weekdays, except Holidays

5:00 am to 3:30 pm: EAST sidewalk

3:30 pm to 9:00 pm: WEST sidewalk

9:00 pm to 5:00 am: EAST sidewalk, via remotely-controlled security gates located at both ends of the EAST sidewalk. Cyclists press the "buzzer" located near the closed security gate. After security staff locates the cyclist on a security camera, the gate is opened remotely. Cyclists repeat this procedure to get through the security gate at the other end of the sidewalk.

Weekends & Holidays

5:00 am to 9:00 pm: WEST sidewalk

9:00 pm to 5:00 am: EAST sidewalk, via remotely-controlled security gates located at both ends of the EAST sidewalk. Cyclists press the "buzzer" located near the closed security gate. After security staff locates the cyclist on a security camera, the gate is opened remotely. Cyclists repeat this procedure to get through the security gate at the other end of the sidewalk.

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August 28, 2022

often a lot of foot and bike traffic during 9am - 4pm on weekdays with the west side bike bath closed.

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Distance 2.83 km

Uphill 100 m

Downhill 60 m

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Location: Marin County, California, United States

Golden Gate Bridge

1. Mount Tamalpais loop — Marin County

2. Hawk Hill & Golden Gate Bridge loop from Almonte — Marin County

3. Tiburon loop via the Golden Gate Bridge — San Francisco

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