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Coastal Trail – Golden Gate Bridge loop from Carl Street & Cole Street

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United States

San Francisco

Coastal Trail – Golden Gate Bridge loop from Carl Street & Cole Street

Hard

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(8151)

9,345

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Coastal Trail – Golden Gate Bridge loop from Carl Street & Cole Street

02:39

38.2km

660m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 31.0 km for 4 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.06 km

Golden Gate Vista Point

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The Golden Gate bridge is in almost perfect alignment when photographed from the viewpoint or the trail below

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7.27 km

Wide gravel trail leading from the trail that goes under the Golden Gate Bridge onto the Western (Ocean) Bridge sidewalk along the historic coastal batteries south toward Baker Beach. Great views. Shared with pedestrians, on weekends and in summer it can get busy.

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11.3 km

Golden Gate Bridge & San Francisco Lookout

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Cross the Golden Gate by bike. Bucket list, check!

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13.4 km

Hawk Hill Golden Gate Vista

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Highest Viewpoint to overlook the Golden Gate, San Francisco, and the Marin Headlands. Best light in the afternoon/evening.

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24.0 km

Golden Gate Bridge viewpoint from pier

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Beautiful spot next to Cavallo point that is a bit less busy than the very popular viewpoint up the hill.

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26.6 km

Alexander Avenue viewpoint

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Best noticed while grinding uphill, this great view of the Golden Gate and SF Skyline over the roofs of historic Fort Baker may be a bit obscured by the fence, but worth stopping for.

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28.7 km

Golden Gate Bridge

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When you think of the iconic features of San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge is one of the first things that comes to mind. This impressive suspension bridge links the northern tip of the San Francisco Peninsula to Marin County, with fantastic views of the city, marina and Crissy Field. It’ is one of the most internationally recognized symbols of San Francisco, California, and the United States, putting it at the top of many cyclist's bucket lists.

While crossing, you can gaze up at the towering beams above or look down into the deep waters of the San Francisco Strait below you as sailboats drift by in the mouth of the Bay. Traveling along the Bridge can be cold, windy, and foggy, even in the summer, so dress appropriately.

At the south end, you can purchase a souvenir at the Golden Gate Bridge Pavilion and visit the café next to the visitor center. Restrooms are at both the north and south ends, and cyclists have toll-free access to the Bridge's sidewalks 24 hours a day. A bike ride across this extraordinary Bridge is an adventure you don't want to miss!

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30.9 km

View of the Golden Gate Bridge

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Really nice spot to view the Golden Gate Bridge!

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38.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.1 km

8.26 km

1.13 km

689 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.8 km

9.79 km

564 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

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Coastal Trail – Golden Gate Bridge loop from Carl Street & Cole Street

Golden Gate Vista Point

Coastal Trail

Golden Gate Bridge & San Francisco Lookout

Hawk Hill Golden Gate Vista

Golden Gate Bridge viewpoint from pier

Alexander Avenue viewpoint

Golden Gate Bridge

View of the Golden Gate Bridge

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