Ranger.
Park guide  /  Best hikes

Best hikes in Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

The 20 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months June, July, October

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    ADT - California - T - Seg 9
    5.5 mi
  2. 02
    Dipsea Race route
    4.2 mi
  3. 03
    Sweeney Ridge Trail
    3.9 mi
  4. 04
    Bill's Trail
    3.7 mi
  5. 05
    Hazelnut Trail
    3.7 mi
  6. 06
    Old San Pedro Mountain Road
    3.4 mi
  7. 07
    Barnabe Fire Road
    3.2 mi
  8. 08
    Coast View Trail
    2.8 mi
  9. 09
    Spine Trail
    2.7 mi
  10. 10
    Dipsea Trail
    2.6 mi
  11. 11
    Crystal Springs Trail
    2.4 mi
  12. 12
    Scarpers Trail
    2.0 mi
  13. 13
    McKennan Gulch Trail
    1.9 mi
  14. 14
    Bourne Trail Fire Road
    1.8 mi
  15. 15
    Middle Green Gulch Trail
    1.8 mi
  16. 16
    TCC Trail
    1.8 mi
  17. 17
    428 Trail
    1.8 mi
  18. 18
    San Vicente Trail
    1.8 mi
  19. 19
    Willow Camp Fire Road
    1.7 mi
  20. 20
    San Francisco Crosstown Trail - Hiking - Section 5
    1.7 mi
See all trails in Golden Gate National Recreation Area Plan a trip here

When to go. Best months to visit Golden Gate National Recreation Area: June, July, October. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.