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Crocker Gate Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 199 Google reviews · Running trail in Daly City, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Crocker Gate Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Paved and dirt hiking trails with city and bay views.
What runners say about Crocker Gate Trailhead
“Beautiful scenery and there are more primitive paths to explore another day!”
“This entrance is great for an easy and short run or hike at San Bruno Mountain State Park.”
Plenty of parking available even on a Saturday. First part of trail is paved all the way to the main parking lot, which requires a $6 entrance fee. All other trails are dirt. Can be windy and foggy, dress accordingly. Great views in every direction from the top!
We hiked from this Trailhead to the park. It was an awesome hiking and we were surprised to find an open park where we could sit and meditate. The weather was so great that day unlike the usual for Daly city.
This entrance is great for an easy and short run or hike at San Bruno Mountain State Park. You can go straight on Old Guadalupe Trail, which is paved and flat, all the way to main entrance. Or you can choose Saddle Loop Trail, which has a little dirt but well maintained, to go up the hill.
Beautiful place, I love it especially the entrance is fairy tail. There are a lot of trails and pretty good view of the city, the only downfall would be no dogs.
Trail conditions & character
“Parking on the street from which you can walk onto a hiking trail that opens up to fantastic views of San Francisco.”
“Parking on the street from which you can walk onto a hiking trail that opens up to fantastic views of San Francisco.”
“First part of trail is paved all the way to the main parking lot, which requires a $6 entrance fee.”
“Or you can choose Saddle Loop Trail, which has a little dirt but well maintained, to go up the hill.”
“Or you can choose Saddle Loop Trail, which has a little dirt but well maintained, to go up the hill.”
“You can go straight on Old Guadalupe Trail, which is paved and flat, all the way to main entrance.”
Plan your run at Crocker Gate Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–8 pm |
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