1.2 miles
Distance
124 ft
Climb
-124 ft
Descent
428 ft
High Point
0 ft
Altitude change
313 ft
Altitude min
314 ft
Altitude start
315 ft
Altitude end
-22.6%
Grade max
19.7%
Grade min
2,687 ft
Distance climb
2,041 ft
Distance down
1,762 ft
Distance flat

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Detailed Description
John McLaren Park Loop is a 1 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near San Francisco California. This hike primary route and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 124 ft with a max elevation of 428 ft then descends -124 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    1 mile
  • Altitude min
    313 ft
  • Altitude start
    314 ft
  • Altitude end
    315 ft
  • Climb
    124 ft
  • Descent
    -124 ft
  • Grade max
    -22.6%
  • Grade min
    19.7%
  • Distance climb
    2,687 ft
  • Distance down
    2,041 ft
  • Distance flat
    1,762 ft

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  • Riding area
    McLaren Park
  • Primary Activity
    Hike
  • Other Activities
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Physical rating
    Moderate

Directions

  1. Walk west on Jerry Garcia Memorial Amphitheater Trail.
  2. Continue for 300 meters.
  3. Bear right onto Philosopher's Way.
  4. Continue for 20 meters.
  5. Keep left to stay on Philosopher's Way.
  6. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  7. Make a right U-turn to stay on Philosopher's Way.
  8. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  9. Keep right to stay on Philosopher's Way.
  10. Continue for 20 meters.
  11. Keep straight to stay on Philosopher's Way.
  12. Continue for 40 meters.
  13. Walk west on Philosopher's Way North Alternate.
  14. Continue for 100 meters.
  15. Walk west on Philosopher's Way.
  16. Continue for 70 meters.
  17. Turn left to stay on Philosopher's Way.
  18. Continue for 100 meters.
  19. Turn left onto John McLaren Trail #1.
  20. Continue for 100 meters.
  21. Keep left to stay on John McLaren Trail #1.
  22. Continue for 10 meters.
  23. Turn left onto Upper Reservoir / Philosopher's Way Connector (North).
  24. Continue for 60 meters.
  25. Turn right onto Upper Reservoir Loop.
  26. Continue for 300 meters.
  27. Turn right onto North John McLaren Trail #7.
  28. Continue for 30 meters.
  29. Keep left to stay on North John McLaren Trail #7.
  30. Continue for 200 meters.
  31. Walk east on North John McLaren Trail #7.
  32. Continue for 30 meters.
  33. Bear left onto Philosopher's Way.
  34. Continue for 90 meters.
  35. Keep right to stay on Philosopher's Way.
  36. Continue for 10 meters.
  37. Keep straight to stay on Philosopher's Way.
  38. Continue for 50 meters.
  39. Keep straight to stay on Philosopher's Way.
  40. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  41. Turn right onto Jerry Garcia Memorial Amphitheater Trail.
  42. Continue for 40 meters.
  43. Walk south on Jerry Garcia Memorial Amphitheater Trail.
  44. Continue for 80 meters.
  45. Walk southeast on Jerry Garcia Memorial Amphitheater Trail.
  46. Continue for 80 meters.
  47. Walk east on Jerry Garcia Memorial Amphitheater Trail.
  48. Continue for 60 meters.
  49. Walk east on Jerry Garcia Memorial Amphitheater Trail.
  50. Continue for 50 meters.
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