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Murphy Windmill – Golden Gate Park loop from Ocean Avenue & Jules Avenue

Murphy Windmill – Golden Gate Park loop from Ocean Avenue & Jules Avenue

Moderate

4.6

(5352)

15,375

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Murphy Windmill – Golden Gate Park loop from Ocean Avenue & Jules Avenue

01:21

27.9km

210m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.12 km for 77 m

After 13.8 km for 79 m

After 20.2 km for 216 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.66 km

Ocean Beach erosion, Great Highway at Sloat ⛱️

Highlight • Beach

Restrooms and water at this popular surf spot, where the waves keep cutting into the shore and the highway, already causing parts of the parking area and the western lanes to break off

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8.14 km

Murphy Windmill

Highlight • Monument

Two authentic dutch style windmills built over 100 years ago for pumping water around the park and some flour milling are well maintained for public viewing at the North and South ends of Golden Gate Park at Ocean Beach

Tip by

8.90 km

Golden Gate Park

Highlight • Parking

Southernmost of three lakes in the lowest, western section of Golden Gate Park.

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9.55 km

Golden Gate Polo Field Stadium 🚲 and Cycling Track

Highlight • Cycleway

Paved cycle racing track loops around the edge of the polo field

Tip by

11.8 km

Lloyd Lake 🌊 Golden Gate Park

Highlight • Lake

Pretty lake with a waterfall and big steppingstones as the trail passes the fall

Tip by

13.9 km

Conservatory of Flowers 🌺 Golden Gate Park

Highlight • Monument

Lush tropical vegetation in a historic classic glass house on the east side of Golden Gate Park. Entrance free first Tuesday of the month.

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17.2 km

Middle Drive West, Golden Gate Park

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Closed with a gate near the Polo Fields, this section of Middle Drive is a great biking option without much car traffic

Tip by

20.1 km

Ocean Beach Bike Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Ocean Beach Promenade is a walking trail that can also be biked to enjoy great views of beach life, though most road bikers zip by on the marked shoulder of the road. At the south end of the beach it is best to cross the Great Highway (Hwy 1) and continue south on the paved bike-trail on top of the divider dune protecting the houses from the ocean.

Tip by

27.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.5 km

4.97 km

852 m

273 m

200 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.2 km

5.43 km

164 m

141 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 13 July

21°C

12°C

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Comments

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Murphy Windmill – Golden Gate Park loop from Ocean Avenue & Jules Avenue

Ocean Beach erosion, Great Highway at Sloat ⛱️

Murphy Windmill

Golden Gate Park

Golden Gate Polo Field Stadium 🚲 and Cycling Track

Lloyd Lake 🌊 Golden Gate Park

Conservatory of Flowers 🌺 Golden Gate Park

Middle Drive West, Golden Gate Park

Ocean Beach Bike Trail

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