5.7 miles
Distance
685 ft
Climb
-676 ft
Descent
369 ft
High Point
9 ft
Altitude change
50 ft
Altitude min
276 ft
Altitude start
285 ft
Altitude end
-40.3%
Grade max
40.2%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
3,045 ft
Distance flat

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Detailed Description
Presidio Loop is a 6 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near San Francisco California. This hike primary route and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 8 trails. This route climbs 685 ft with a max elevation of 369 ft then descends -676 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    6 miles
  • Avg time
    9 hr 7 min
  • Altitude min
    50 ft
  • Altitude start
    276 ft
  • Altitude end
    285 ft
  • Climb
    685 ft
  • Descent
    -676 ft
  • Grade max
    -40.3%
  • Grade min
    40.2%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,045 ft

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Details

  • Riding area
    The Presidio of San Francisco
  • Primary Activity
    Hike
  • Other Activities
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Physical rating
    Moderate

Directions

  1. Walk east on Inspiration Point Stairs.
  2. Continue for 60 meters.
  3. Turn left onto Ecology Trail (Upper).
  4. Continue for 200 meters.
  5. Turn left to stay on Ecology Trail (Upper).
  6. Continue for 700 meters.
  7. Turn right onto Hardie Avenue.
  8. Continue for 20 meters.
  9. Turn left onto Funston Avenue.
  10. Continue for 60 meters.
  11. Turn right onto Barnard Avenue Trail.
  12. Continue for 300 meters.
  13. Turn right onto Lovers' Lane.
  14. Continue for 800 meters.
  15. Turn right onto Lovers' Lane / Paul Goode Connector.
  16. Continue for 60 meters.
  17. Turn left onto Walnut Street Access.
  18. Continue for 100 meters.
  19. Turn right onto Mountain Lake Trail.
  20. Continue for 900 meters.
  21. Turn right onto Bay Area Ridge Trail.
  22. Continue for 500 meters.
  23. Keep left to take Washington Boulevard / Piper Loop Connector.
  24. Continue for 200 meters.
  25. Turn right onto Piper Loop.
  26. Continue for 100 meters.
  27. Turn left onto Washington Boulevard.
  28. Continue for 100 meters.
  29. Turn right onto Nauman Road.
  30. Continue for 80 meters.
  31. Bear right onto Bay Area Ridge Trail.
  32. Continue for 70 meters.
  33. Turn right onto National Cemetery Overlook Access (West).
  34. Continue for 90 meters.
  35. Keep left to take National Cemetery Overlook Stairs (West).
  36. Continue for 200 meters.
  37. Turn left onto Park Trail.
  38. Continue for 300 meters.
  39. Turn right onto Bay Area Ridge Trail.
  40. Continue for 200 meters.
  41. Keep right to take Bay Area Ridge Trail Alternate.
  42. Continue for 300 meters.
  43. Walk north on Bay Area Ridge Trail.
  44. Continue for 200 meters.
  45. Walk south on Washington Boulevard Trail.
  46. Continue for 400 meters.
  47. Walk southeast on Rob Hill Trail (East).
  48. Continue for 20 meters.
  49. Walk southwest on Compton Road.
  50. Continue for 20 meters.
  51. Turn left onto Washington Boulevard.
  52. Continue for 90 meters.
  53. Turn right onto Battery Caulfield Road.
  54. Continue for 300 meters.
  55. Walk southwest on Battery Caulfield Road.
  56. Continue for 70 meters.
  57. Walk south on Battery Caulfield Road.
  58. Continue for 30 meters.
  59. Walk south on Battery Caulfield Road.
  60. Continue for 100 meters.
  61. Walk south on Wedemeyer Street.
  62. Continue for 60 meters.
  63. Walk southwest on Park Boulevard Trail.
  64. Continue for 40 meters.
  65. Walk south on Park Boulevard Trail.
  66. Continue for 200 meters.
  67. Walk east on Park Boulevard Trail.
  68. Continue for 90 meters.
  69. Walk east on Park Boulevard Trail.
  70. Continue for 100 meters.
  71. Walk northeast on Park Boulevard Trail.
  72. Continue for 200 meters.
  73. Walk north on Park Boulevard Trail.
  74. Continue for 50 meters.
  75. Walk north on Park Boulevard Trail.
  76. Continue for 60 meters.
  77. Walk north on Upper Mountain Lake Trail.
  78. Continue for 100 meters.
  79. Walk east on Upper Mountain Lake Trail.
  80. Continue for 80 meters.
  81. Walk south on Upper Mountain Lake Trail.
  82. Continue for 200 meters.
  83. Walk southeast on Upper Mountain Lake Trail.
  84. Continue for 100 meters.
  85. Walk southeast on Upper Mountain Lake Trail.
  86. Continue for 50 meters.
  87. Bear left onto West Pacific Avenue.
  88. Continue for 70 meters.
  89. Walk east on West Pacific Avenue.
  90. Continue for 700 meters.
  91. Walk east on West Pacific Avenue.
  92. Continue for 30 meters.
  93. Turn left onto Bay Area Ridge Trail.
  94. Continue for 100 meters.
  95. Walk northwest on Mountain Lake Trail.
  96. Continue for 60 meters.
  97. Walk north on Mountain Lake Trail.
  98. Continue for 40 meters.
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