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Lake Merced Bike Path – Lake Merced loop from Judah Street & 19th Avenue

Lake Merced Bike Path – Lake Merced loop from Judah Street & 19th Avenue

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Lake Merced Bike Path – Lake Merced loop from Judah Street & 19th Avenue

02:13

43.1km

700m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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3.36 km

Stern Grove 🌲 🎶🎸

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Cute little park south of the 'avenues' of San Francisco -- every Summer Sunday from June to August the location for the free Stern Grove Music Festival: Bring your picnic …

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5.19 km

Lake Merced overlook

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View over the Northeastern section of three connected parts of the lake.

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7.34 km

Lake Merced, South Lake

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You could almost overlook it, but at the tip of the lake is also the official starting line for the tour.

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26.1 km

Esplanade Cliffs overlook - Pacific Manor

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The edge of the steep cliffs, high above the Pacific waves crushing on the beach far below, is constantly eroding, so there are no houses here (any more ...). The …

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27.6 km

Beach Overlook, Westline Dr at Palmetto

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The view from the junction at Palmetto and Westline shows a part of the beach. It's worth continuing on Westline to the end for even better views

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28.0 km

Skyline Dr bike route

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Not a trail but the quiet neighborhood side streets make this a far better bike route than staying on busy Skyline Boulevard. Particularly given the significant hill climb.

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34.9 km

Lake Merced Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Hugging Lake Merced on both sides, this paved bike path provides protected riding with great views of water fowl and stops to rest along the shores.

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36.8 km

Lake Merced, a large freshwater lake in San Francisco's southwestern corner, is the heart of a 614-acre park that is popular with boaters, hikers, bicyclists, and golfers on the extended courses around the lakes. sfrecpark.org/destination/lake-merced-park

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43.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.8 km

12.0 km

3.86 km

3.11 km

359 m

Surfaces

38.0 km

5.14 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

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Monday 31 August

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Lake Merced Bike Path – Lake Merced loop from Judah Street & 19th Avenue

Stern Grove 🌲 🎶🎸

Lake Merced overlook

Lake Merced, South Lake

Esplanade Cliffs overlook - Pacific Manor

Beach Overlook, Westline Dr at Palmetto

Skyline Dr bike route

Lake Merced Bike Path

Lake Merced

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