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Kirby Cove Trail

Kirby Cove Trail

Tomaž planned a hike

July 24, 2026

Kirby Cove Trail

Easy

01:16

4.39km

3.4km/h

130m

100m

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Overview

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Waypoints

Start point

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317 m

Coast Guard Station 🛥️ Fort Baker

Highlight • Historical Site

Historic Fort Baker building on Horseshoe Bay, long since converted to the Coast guard station. Three coast guard speedboats are always at the ready on the pier out front.

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585 m

Golden Gate Bridge viewpoint from pier

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful spot next to Cavallo point that is a bit less busy than the very popular viewpoint up the hill.

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603 m

Fort Baker Fishing Pier

Highlight • Structure

Fishing pier and coastguard Anchorage at the former navy station

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1.59 km

Gravel trail on Kirby Cove Road to the beach campground

Highlight • Trail

The considerable drop from Conzelman to the beach at Kirby Cove is manageable with this wid gravel road that leads to the group campsites and a pleasantly empty beach overlooking the Golden Gate.

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3.59 km

One of the closest campgrounds to the city of San Francisco, visible on the opposite side across the Golden Gate. Surprisingly serene and natural despite the city nearby. Car access only with prior reservation

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4.39 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.37 km

Surfaces

2.00 km

1.13 km

594 m

347 m

248 m

< 100 m

Route Details

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Kirby Cove Trail

Coast Guard Station 🛥️ Fort Baker

Golden Gate Bridge viewpoint from pier

Fort Baker Fishing Pier

Under the Golden Gate Bridge

Gravel trail on Kirby Cove Road to the beach campground

Kirby Cove Campground ⛺️

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