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Golden Gate Bridge: Presidio to Marin Headlands:

This famous bridge span, dedicated in 1937, is one of the world’s most spectacular and visited sites.
1.9miles

1.9 miles one-way; car shuttle possible. Wheelchair users end at Vista Point in Sausalito.

DIFFICULTY: Easy

From: Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center in San Francisco

To: North Tower Golden Gate Bridge parking lot in Sausalito.

This famous bridge span, dedicated in 1937, is one of the world’s most spectacular and visited sites. A trip by foot, bike, or wheelchair offers visitors an excellent opportunity to understand Bay Area geography and the route of the Bay Area Ridge Trail. The bridge can be windy and/or foggy, so wear layers.

Elevation Gain/Loss 190 feet/120 feet one-way

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Must have the OuterSpatial app for the link to take you directly to the mobile map page.

This trail description is excerpted from the 2019 Guidebook. For details on all trails, trailheads and more buy the book from Wilderness Press.

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