Coastal Trail – Golden Gate Vista Point loop from Montgomery Street

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Coastal Trail – Golden Gate Vista Point loop from Montgomery Street

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Coastal Trail – Golden Gate Vista Point loop from Montgomery Street

02:35

40.3km

420m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.3 km for 304 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.97 km

Palace of Fine Arts

Highlight • Monument

The north side is the main entrance to the Event spaces inside the Palace. The outdoor areas are free and open 24/7.

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6.40 km

A restored marsh and tidal laguna great for watching birds. It's located in the shoreline recreation area with a nature center, fronting the bay beach at the Golden Gate and backed by many historic buildings and former Presidio aviation hangars.

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8.23 km

Crissy Field

Highlight • Beach

Crissy Field is a former military airfield now transformed into a beloved National Park. It is a fantastic place to bike or walk on the promenade, where you can enjoy views of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco Bay, picnic tables for a nice lunch, beaches, tidal marsh overlooks, and a park with plenty of windsurfers drifting by.

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8.98 km

Fort Point

Highlight • Historical Site

Fort Point is a signature landmark beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, built at the height of California’s Gold Rush in 1853. Later, the Army Corps of Engineers utilized the site in the Civil War and the Army in World War II for detention barracks before it became a National Park Site in 1970. It remains a popular tourist destination thanks to its unique history, architectural style, and world-class scenic views, so stunning that it made a memorable cameo in Hitchcock’s 1958 masterpiece, Vertigo. You may see “soldiers” taking part in a Civil War reenactment or catch a glimpse of a romantic proposal, which is all part of the magic when visiting this historic site.

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10.5 km

Coastal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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10.8 km

Golden Gate Vista Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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14.6 km

View of the Golden Gate Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this spot just below Legion of Honor Drive on a connector trail off of the Costal Trail, you get a truly stunning view of the famous Golden Gate Bridge and the bay. This is a great place to snap some photos before continuing on your ride.

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