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Urban Hikes: San Francisco's Best Trails

By Greco Henderson on 01/24/2012

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Urban Hikes: San Francisco's Best Trails

Love to hike? Of course, this is NorCal—weekend tromps through Marin and Sonomaʼs ridiculously amazing footpaths and deer trails are practically in our certified-organic DNA.

But whatʼs that? Not in the mood to Zipcar north over the (formerly) rusted-red hill to get your fix? Not to worry: Our own little City by the Bay is home to some of the areaʼs best hilly hikeables, and theyʼre all just a MUNI ride away.

Our municipal trails may not be the longest ever (the cityʼs only seven miles long by seven miles wide, after all), but what they lack in endurance, they make up for in view, accessibility, and fun.

Lace ʻem up, folks—weʼre going stomping in SF!

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46 comments

Alexander West

Just did Twin Peaks. Breathtaking.

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cgh

Pacifica Trails, spectacular views!

Like · Comment · 89 days ago

Alexander West

Land's End is my absolute favorite hike in The City. I love that the trail terminates at Cliff House. Quick cocktail before you turn back?

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Kimya T

love this article...i am always looking for new trails to explore. i have to say though, land's end is definitely my favorite so far

1 person likes this · Like · Comment · 104 days ago

Shannon Schafer

Sounds great. Thanks for the info

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Eric Starkweather

Meh. Sounds all right, but it would be better if there was a sideways abandoned houseframe atop a giant earthen nipple INSIDE a Eucalyptus forest.
Actually, these descriptions make me even eager-er to come vist SF!!

1 person likes this · Like · Comment · 110 days ago

Jessica Jane Robinson

I love to go hiking in up-state New York, however it's not a bad idea to do it in my own backyard! I wont have to travel across the country to go. ; )

Like · Comment · 111 days ago

Javier Fernandez

Who wants to go urban hiking in the city when the weather gets better?

1 person likes this · Like · Comment · 111 days ago

Shirley W

nice

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Mari Gillogly

This is great! Can't wait to put on my walkin' boots! (That's what they were made for after all...) Send us more articles like this!

Like · Comment · 112 days ago

Markus Faust

Great suggestions! I think I have to revisit Golden Gate Park.

Like · Comment · 112 days ago

Katie May Boyle

We're down!

Like · Comment · 111 days ago

John Cox

..just in time...heading to San Fran in June and will definitely hit Buena Vista ;-)

1 person likes this · Like · Comment · 112 days ago

Dian Moore

I like the visual you tell about the trails. Made me watch the whole thing and put it on my never-ending 'things to do before I die' list.Thanks!

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Brahm Piterski

Nice pitch for the city. I like this Pinchit. Limited to SF? And just so we're clear, these "hikeables" you speak of, these are hikers I can snack on? I'd hate to drive out there under some misapprehension.

Like · Comment · 112 days ago

Amy Factor Muehleck

you sold me!

Like · Comment · 112 days ago

Kent Roberts

cool article Ryan -- I'll recommend this to my friend Eric who also lives out there.

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Lori Ashcraft

Always looking for new things to do in SF. Thanks for the info! Love the pics and your great tips!

Like · Comment · 112 days ago

Lauren Panda Finan

Ps beautiful pictures !!!

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Lauren Panda Finan

What a useful blog I am putting on my boots
And getting lost in SF this weekend :)

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Karen Higgins

Wish I had this info the last time I visited SF or knew some locals who could steer me in this direction. Next time I will be hiking as well as doing all the other interesting things SF has to offer.
Well written and enjoyable article. JJHiggins

Like · Comment · 112 days ago

Tiffany Cooper Wind

Makes me want to plan a trip out west to hit these hiking hot spots!

Like · Comment · 113 days ago

Mo Brockman

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Bartikofsky Maurice

Valuable information that I wish I knew about last summer when I traveled there. It would of made it more enriching esp. with my camera. Keep the tips coming.
Thanks............Maurice Bartiofsky

Like · Comment · 113 days ago

Jamie Gaunt Book

Love this article, it makes me want to plan a trip to SF.

Like · Comment · 113 days ago

Jim Janolek

Makes me want to come to San Fran to do some urban hiking. It's not the Appalachian Trail but the views look awesome. Love the article!

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Deborah Acker Bowen Hargrave

Born and raised in CA! Currently living elsewhere.
Love SF area. need to travel back to homeland...to hike the sites that RyN has so eloquently described. Sophisticated flair with words. Made SF sound so enticing...

Like · Comment · 113 days ago