Near Bay Area Ridge Trail: Golden Gate Bridge - Presidio to Marin Headlands
Flying over the Golden Gate.
Near Bay Area Ridge Trail: Golden Gate Bridge - Presidio to Marin Headlands
Golden Gate Bridge lights up at night.
Near Bay Area Ridge Trail: Golden Gate Bridge - Presidio to Marin Headlands
Sunlight on the Golden Gate.
Near Bay Area Ridge Trail: Golden Gate Bridge - Presidio to Marin Headlands
Golden Gate Bridge
Near Bay Area Ridge Trail: Golden Gate Bridge - Presidio to Marin Headlands
Under the Golden Gate, near Hopper's Hands.

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Bay Area Ridge Trail: Golden Gate Bridge - Presidio to Marin Headlands

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This famous bridge span, dedicated in 1937, is one of the world's most spectacular and visited sites.
1.8
mi
Distance
451
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Flatter
Steeper
1.78mi
Distance
451ft
Elevation Gain
374ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
244ft
High Point
-3ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
A trip by foot, bike, or wheelchair offers visitors an excellent opportunity to understand Bay Area geography and the route of the Bay Area !Ridge Trail. The bridge can be windy and/or foggy, so wear layers. This trail description is excerpted from the 2019 Bay Area !Ridge Trail Guidebook. For details on all trails, trailheads and more buy the book from Wilderness Press.

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