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Fort Point – Marina Yacht harbor ⛵ loop from San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

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Fort Point – Marina Yacht harbor ⛵ loop from San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

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Fort Point – Marina Yacht harbor ⛵ loop from San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

01:20

12.8km

110m

Running

Moderate run. 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 30, 2026

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Fort Mason

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

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Bus stop

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1.09 km

West Battery Cannons and View of Alcatraz Island, Fort Mason

Highlight • Historical Site

Peaceful viewpoint and tree-lined path along cool castle remnants.
As an emergency response to the Civil War, the US Army built a twelve-gun, two battery fortification at the Point San Jose Military Reservation (also known locally as Black Point) in 1864 as a backup to fortifications at Fort Point and Alcatraz. Six 10-inch Rodmans were mounted in West Battery by June 30, 1864, and six 42-pounder banded rifles were mounted at East Battery. Mounted on wooden platforms behind brick and earth walls, the 10-inch Rodmans could fire a 124 pound cannonball up to two and a half miles. The "temporary" East and West batteries continued to be the point's only defense for the next 30 years, and rifled Rodmans were emplaced at these batteries during the Spanish American War of 1898.
East Battery was partly demolished in 1911 when the San Francisco Fire Department pump station was built at the foot of the bluff below it. It is estimate about 60% remains buried in the backyard of Fort Mason's Quarters 4 while the West Battery was covered with earth and plantings and lay hidden for 70 years. In 1982 donated funds and community support enabled the National Park Service to undertake the excavation and restoration of the West Battery.
militarymuseum.org/BlackPointBty.html

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1.21 km

View of Fort Mason and the Golden Gate Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view from the old McDowell Rd SW along the Fort Mason cliffs to the Golden Gate is framed by old Monterrey Cypress trees and the former military landing docks

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3.71 km

Lagoon at Crissy Field 🌊

Highlight • Lake

Protected tidal marsh that has become a prime habitat for birds and bay wetland wildlife again. Restored from the former military Crissy airfield, it has a cool bridge across the eastern side to see the wildlife up close.

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6.01 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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8.08 km

Golden Gate Promenade

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This mostly unpaved trail runs along the shoreline, offering great views of not just the Golden Gate Bridge but also Alcatraz and Crissy Marsh. You'll share the trail with slower walkers, but generally there is plenty of space to run.

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8.77 km

Golden Gate Promenade at Crissy Field 🌊

Highlight • Trail

Great wide gravel and sandy path along the beach between the Marina Yacht harbor and the Golden Gate Bridge, with spectacular views.

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9.90 km

Marina Yacht harbor ⛵

Highlight • Structure

Prime spot for mooring boats closest to the Golden Gate. Runners might appreciate the drinking water fountains at the bathrooms on both sides (Marina Green at the captain's house, and Little Marina Green on the lawn).

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10.4 km

Marina Green

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great open lawn space between two boat marinas and yacht clubs at San Francisco's long northern beach on the bay. Besides great views of the Golden Gate and Alcatraz island, it often serves for kids' soccer tournaments, and boasts many outdoor events throughout the year.

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12.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.18 km

2.25 km

828 m

381 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.11 km

3.04 km

1.55 km

971 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Fort Point – Marina Yacht harbor ⛵ loop from San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

West Battery Cannons and View of Alcatraz Island, Fort Mason

View of Fort Mason and the Golden Gate Bridge

Lagoon at Crissy Field 🌊

Fort Point

Golden Gate Promenade

Golden Gate Promenade at Crissy Field 🌊

Marina Yacht harbor ⛵

Marina Green

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