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Trails and Overlooks
Explore the Presidio on the park’s extensive hiking and biking trail network. With 24 miles of routes and eight scenic overlooks and vistas, experiences are available to suit any mood. Enjoy a history walk that traces the heart of the Presidio, a contemplative journey through a shaded forest, or a major workout along the coastal bluffs.
 
Start here to plan an adventure. Pick a trail from the dozen routes below, try the featured self-guided hike, or print out the Trails and Overlooks map and create a unique journey to popular park destinations.

Featured Self-Guided Hike

A wooden footbridge, shaded by pine trees, looking out over the Pacific Ocean and Marin Headlands.

The Southwest Hills

 The Presidio's trail experts have curated a special route that showcases beautiful sites within the southwest Presidio. Experience two overlooks, a new boardwalk trail, restored sand dunes, Lobos Creek, and Pacific Ocean views. Read More >>
 

 Trails

 
 

 Scenic Overlooks

 
  • Golden Gate Overlook (New!)
    Along the Coastal Trail, Bay Area Ridge Trail, and Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
  • Immigrant Point Overlook
    Located on the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail and the Immigrant Point Connector Trail
  • Lobos Valley Overlook
    Located on the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail and near the Lobos Creek Valley Trail
  • Pacific Overlook (New!)
    Located on the California Coastal Trail, Bay Area Ridge Trail, and Juan Bautista de Anza Trail
 

 Bikeways

 

 

The Presidio offers both on- and off-road biking opportunities. Trails that are designated as “multiuse” welcome cyclists and pedestrians. View individual trail pages to see their use type.

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​Photos courtesy of the Presidio Trust and the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy.
 
 

 Maps

 
 

 GIVE

 
The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, the Presidio Trust, and National Park Service are improving Presidio trails with the help of many generous supporters, including the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund which provided a lead challenge match grant. To contribute, visit the Parks Conservancy's website, email kmorelli@parksconservancy.org, or call (415) 561-3050.
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 Volunteer on Trails

 
Help maintain and enhance Presidio hiking and biking trails through drop-in programs, group service projects, and special work days. Learn more.​
 

 Acessibility Information

 
Many Presidio trails utilize former Army roads, sidewalks, or undesignated pathways that evolved informally over time without consideration for accessibility. The Trust is currently expanding the trail network to increase accessibility and provide a world-class and sustainable trail experience. Refer to individual trail descriptions, which are continually updated, for details on terrain.
 
All overlooks - and the pathways connecting accessible parking spaces and trails to the overlooks - are paved and relatively level with firm surfaces. The running slope of the entry trails is less than five percent, with a cross-slope of less than two percent. Benches with backs and arms and adjacent companion seating areas are provided.​
 

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 CONTACT US

 
Share your feedback about Presidio trails by emailing presidio@presidiotrust.gov.