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Bay Area Ridge Trail: Oak Woodland

3.0 (1 Rating)
Peaceful beauty in Coast Live Oak Forest in Golden Gate Park.
0.5
mi
Distance
107
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.5mi
Distance
107ft
Elevation Gain
78ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
350ft
High Point
251ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail, also known as the Phil Arnold Trail, starts at the intersection of JFK Drive and Conservatory Drive East, just west of the McLaren Lodge, and continues over knolls, passes the horseshoe courts, crosses Arguello Boulevard, and ends at 6th Avenue. The trail provides a peaceful respite and sinuous alignment through a remnant forest of mature coast live oak trees. Phil Arnold advocated more than three decades for parks, open spaces, and recreational opportunities throughout the Bay Area.

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Contributors
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