Explore San Francisco Hikes by Distance, Elevation, Difficulty, and More

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What to expect

Check out some of the best hiking, walking and backpacking routes in San Francisco, California. The Lombard Street Loop is the most popular trail. There are trails of various difficulty levels including easy and medium. The trail with the highest elevation climb is the Twin Peaks via Christmas Tree Point Road and the trail with the least amount of climbing is the Herb Caen Way and McCovey Cove Promenade. The longest trail is the Coastal Trail and West Pacific Avenue Loop at 18.6 km. For a shorter adventure you can try the 16th Avenue Tiled Steps at 166 m. Get off line access to Fastfood, Shop, Bus Stop, and Restaurant locations and much more with a Hiiker subscription.

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