California Coastal Trail: Presidio
Trail
1.6 mile
2.7 kilometer
point to point
93% Runnable
Intermediate
Elevation
Ascent:
255'
78 m
Descent: -129' -39 m
High: 282' 86 m
Low: 31' 9 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 4% (3°)
Max Grade: 19% (11°)
Dogs
Unknown
Weather
Unknown
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“A lovely oceanside trail leading from Baker Beach to the Golden Gate Bridge.”
— Phil DiGirolamoFeatures Views
Runner Notes
This is a major portion of the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon, and is a popular training location for participants.
Description
Leave the car behind and experience all that the coastline just south of the Golden Gate Bridge has to offer. This trail meanders through a series of WWII bunkers, Cypress and Eucalyptus groves just above the ocean's edge. Experience fog, wind, ocean chill, as well as exceptional sunsets. This trail puts you right on the very edge of civilization. It is mostly singletrack except from the start at Baker Beach where it is doubletrack.
You'll most likely come across a runner or two who are training for the "Escape From Alcatraz" triathlon. In some places it is narrow so you'll have to turn sideways to let others come by. Being on the edge of the world doesn't make for a lot of room all the time.
You'll most likely come across a runner or two who are training for the "Escape From Alcatraz" triathlon. In some places it is narrow so you'll have to turn sideways to let others come by. Being on the edge of the world doesn't make for a lot of room all the time.
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