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Glen Canyon Creeks to Peaks Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 100 Google reviews · Running trail in San Francisco, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 3.7 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Glen Canyon Creeks to Peaks 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.
Hiking area with public restroom and picnic tables, plus a marked field where dogs are not allowed.
What runners say about Glen Canyon Creeks to Peaks Trailhead
“Bathrooms on site were clean and spacious.”
“Still THE BEST walk in The City, especially with Islais Creek still running through it & all the beautiful wild flowers & blackberries that I've been since we were kids!”
It was a surprise to discover a beautiful green canyon in the bustling city of San Francisco. Islais Creek Trail is the main trail, all the way to Portola Dr., where the trail ends. This trail has everything, a creek, plenty of trees and shades, flowers and rocks. Such a delight! There are some uphill trails as well.
Still THE BEST walk in The City, especially with Islais Creek still running through it & all the beautiful wild flowers & blackberries that I've been since we were kids!! Not to mention the watercress & mustard greens that grows back there. Just gotta wash them well in water & white vinegar & a lil salt.
One off my favorite parks in San Francisco Lots of trees and rocks to climb and hike through. Beautifully connecting different neighborhoods on this side of SF
Delightful trails with optional higher elevations and trickier bits. Tough parking for outsiders but a real resource for residents.
Trail conditions & character
“Glen park canyon is the place to be if you love your dog, and country in the city.”
“There are hills look like castle peak - extremely sunny; there are tree branches form low canopies over the trail - cooling.”
“there are restrooms and picnic area in the adjacent Glenn Park.”
“Some creeks run through here, so areas can be muddy - wear proper footwear even in summer.”
Plan your run at Glen Canyon Creeks to Peaks Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Distance3.7 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitesfrecpark.org
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Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–12 AM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–12 AM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–12 AM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–12 AM |
| Friday | 5 AM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–12 AM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–12 AM |
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