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Lands End - Golden Gate National Recreation Area
4.9 ★★★★★ 364 Google reviews · Running trail in San Francisco, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Lands End - Golden Gate National Recreation Area'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.
What runners say about Lands End - Golden Gate National Recreation Area
“This is a beautiful park, with great trails for running and walking, well-maintained restrooms at the south entrance.”
“This is a beautiful park, with great trails for running and walking, well-maintained restrooms at the south entrance.”
“Explore the Lands End trail and catch some stunning, peaceful sunsets and expansive views of Golden Gate Bridge.”
Not to be missed this important historic spot with remaining ruins. Easy walking paths to get a closer look of. Free parking, restrooms, gift shop, rangers, ample views of the coastline and bridge.
Absolutely breathtaking Huge hike spot Even 80 year olds are doing it in this windy winter Comeon up guys
This is a beautiful place to stop while in the Bay area. Not only is it home of the Sitro Baths Ruins right on the ocean, but there are beautiful walking trails with gorgeous viewsof the ocean and the Golden Gate Bridge. The trail to Eagle Point is challenging and pretty long. It has a ton of stairs.
Beautiful sunsets when there's no fog. It's also kind of cold due to the wind, so bringing layers would help. The hike around starting from Sutro Baths is amazing.
Trail conditions & character
“This is a beautiful park, with great trails for running and walking, well-maintained restrooms at the south entrance.”
“Free parking, restrooms, gift shop, rangers, ample views of the coastline and bridge.”
“This is a beautiful park, with great trails for running and walking, well-maintained restrooms at the south entrance.”
“A scenic view from this hill, there was so many people who were spending their leisure time at this place.”
“Explore the Lands End trail and catch some stunning, peaceful sunsets and expansive views of Golden Gate Bridge.”
Plan your run at Lands End - Golden Gate National Recreation Area
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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