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Stow Lake

Recommended by 15 cyclists out of 16

Cycling is not permitted at this location

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Location: San Francisco, United States

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

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

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3. The Esplanade – Golden Gate Park loop from Castro

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02:10

240m

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

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🕊️ 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒓

August 28, 2019

Stow Lake is a manmade lake in Golden Gate Park with a rich history that dates back to 1893. Offering hiking and bike trails, Stow Lake is a popular destination for visitors looking to engage in active pursuits in the park, boat rides, picnicking, wildlife viewing, and even ghost hunting.
Row boats, electric boats or pedal boats are for rent from the Stow Lake Boathouse 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day of the week, and a Surrey Quadricycle photo op at the rental center.
There are eight picnic tables and two BBQ grills, some people also rent the picnic area for family celebrations, parties, and other gatherings. Restrooms are close to the Boathouse.
The café at the Boathouse provides coffee and snacks.
The surrounding bridges, feathered residents, meandering turtles, and other bursts of nature create a wealth of photo opportunities. Some trails are not for biking, consider walking around the lake and crossing over the bridges to venture throughout Strawberry Hill in the center of the lake or visit the historic Pioneer Log Cabin located near John F. Kennedy Drive.
Other sights of Stow Lake include endless wildlife, many birds, and the bright red colors of the round Chinese pagoda – a gift given to the park from San Francisco’s ‘sister city’ of Taipei.
Stow Lake is located between John F. Kennedy Drive and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive – west of the Japanese Tea Gardens. Weekends are bike friendly: no cars are allowed on John F. Kennedy Drive on Saturdays (April to September) or Sundays (year-round) – but cars are always on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. goldengatepark.com/stow-lake.html

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Elevation 90 m

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Location: San Francisco, United States

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Stow Lake

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

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

3. The Esplanade – Golden Gate Park loop from Castro

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