Presidio Trail Run

Running Route

Easy

5.43 mi

603 ft

Originally a Spanish military outpost in 1776, and more recently a U.S. Army post, the Presidio is now part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. It is a stunning place to experience nature within the confines of the city. It also happens to be one of the best places in the city to hit the trails and some challenging hills. This route is about half on single-track trail and half on paved sidewalks. You will wind your way through the cypress forests of the Presidio until you pop out along the coast and even run underneath the Golden Gate Bridge. Don't miss the amazing lookout points at Immigrant Point and Crissy Field Overlook. Running through the Presidio Main Post area, you will see that many of the historic military buildings are still standing and have been given new purpose as museums and businesses. Finish up the loop with a half-mile climb up Lovers' Lane. There are two public restrooms with drinking fountains along this route; you will find them at Julius Kahn Playground and Rob Hill Campground.

Created By

Shimei Joh

November 6, 2013·Public

Route and Elevation

Segments

Name	Distance	Elev. Diff.	Avg. Grade
Into the Woods	0.40 mi	49 ft	0.8%
Golf Course, Arguello to Park	0.87 mi	-66 ft	-0.1%
Bay Area Ridge Trail	1.37 mi	75 ft	0.2%
Zealands Quarter Westward	0.14 mi	-10 ft	-0.8%
Whadayagot?	0.11 mi	33 ft	5.6%
Around Rob Hill Campground	0.52 mi	33 ft	0.2%
Coastal Trail downhill, Lincoln to Bridge	0.51 mi	-102 ft	-3.5%
Interchange	0.16 mi	23 ft	1.5%
Lover's Lane: Lower Pitch	0.19 mi	85 ft	8.1%
Lovers Lane Pain	0.41 mi	197 ft	9.0%
Lover Lane Repeats	0.15 mi	69 ft	8.1%
Julius Kahn Climb	0.33 mi	98 ft	5.6%
Julius Kahn Climb	0.24 mi	85 ft	6.8%
Julius Park Spring in Reverse	0.17 mi	62 ft	6.7%