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Presidio Promenade Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Running trail in San Francisco, California · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Presidio Promenade Trail'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 Presidio Promenade Trail
“This trail offers incredible scenery, from peaceful forested sections to beautiful views of the San Francisco Bay.”
From the website: The trail connects the Lombard Gate to the Golden Gate Bridge. If you start at the east end, you’ll first wander south of the Letterman Digital Arts Center, headquarters for Lucasfilm Ltd where you can visit the life-sized Yoda statue.
Loved the hike. Museums are excellent. The museum on the Japanese internment should be mandatory for every citizen of the US.
This trail offers incredible scenery, from peaceful forested sections to beautiful views of the San Francisco Bay. I’ve hiked parts of this trail before, and the scenery never disappoints. My one frustration is the lack of clear trail signage.
Beautiful easy trail mostly a walk with very little elevation gain. You will experience pretty all views of golden Gate bridge. The hike starts from Presidio visitor center, has plenty of parking for only $3 per hour. Walk towards the bridge and follow directions to the bridge and coastal trail.
Trail conditions & character
“This trail offers incredible scenery, from peaceful forested sections to beautiful views of the San Francisco Bay.”
“On the plus side, parking was easy to pay for by phone and was very reasonably priced, which we appreciated.”
“Walk down towards the water and down toward the boardwalk of fort point.”
“Presidio Trails Tip Restrooms are at the Presidio Transit Center and near the Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center.”
Plan your run at Presidio Promenade Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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.
- Websitepresidio.gov
- Phone(415) 561-4323
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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