San Francisco to the Headlands Classic 2015
let experienced local guides lead you through the parks of SF to the cliffs of MarinAugust 3 -6
4 days/3 nights
CAMP/LODGE
Rating: Moderate
$350 adult
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San Francisco to the Headlands Classic
August 3-6
MODERATE hikes of 5 to 7 miles per day, 4 days/2 night camping, 1 nights lodging, 24 capacity.
$350 Adult
Experience the best, camp under eucalyptus in the Presidio and hike the incredible breathtaking scenic coastal trails of San Francisco across the Golden Gate into the rugged Marin headlands to end with a warm night indoors at the Marin Headlands Hostel.
Hike where the City meets the sea and savor the unique juxtaposition of skyline and the busy waterfronts of San Francisco with stunning remote vistas of the Marin Headlands. Enjoy the rare experience of waking in the eucalyptus groves of San Francisco’s Rob Hill Campground in the Presidio. Hike through western San Francisco, past the Presidio, Ocean Beach, the Cliff House, Land’s End, and the beautiful homes of Seacliff. Crossing the picturesque Golden Gate Bridge, we make our way to the Marin Headlands. Hike through miles of wild coastal scrubs and flowery grasslands, viewing both spectacular rugged landscapes and city panoramas along the way. Wind down at the Headlands Hostel with dinner, warm beds, and hot showers.
Highlights:
view the San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge from several vantage points; an introduction to local maritime history, sleep in the only campground in San Francisco, in a grove of Eucalyptus trees overlooking Baker Beach; hike a unique mix of urban trails and wild headlands
Trip Includes:
camping & lodging fees; dinners, hot water/coffee; gear haul;
Make Sure to Bring:
cash or wallet for ferry transportation and bus transportation
Average Daily Hiking:
average 7 miles per day
Types of Hiking Surfaces
sidewalks, trails and some sandy beach walking; some stairways
Elevation Gains & Losses
moderate elevation gain/loss of 400 to 900 feet each day
Fitness Requirements
There are no fitness requirements for this trip.
Golden Gate Headlands Adventure
Sample Itinerary
Subject to change (some hikes and campsites use special permits. This itinerary is not a recommendation for personal use)
Day 1:
The walk begins and ends in Tiburon (Marin County). We’ll take the ferry to San Francisco, and walk along Pier 41, pause for lunch at Fort Mason, then hike to our campsite. We will arrive at the Rob Hill camp in time for refreshments and a tasty dinner cooked by Coastwalk volunteers. We will camp two nights at Rob Hill, overlooking the Golden Gate. The campground has restrooms and cold water but no showers. The weather at Rob Hill can be cold.
Day 2:
We will hike the Coastal Trail along San Francisco’s western shore. Then we will walk among quiet neighborhoods and along Ocean Beach. Near the Cliff House we’ll visit the ruins of Sutro Baths (recently home to a river otter named Sutro Sam). Then, we’ll take the Coastal Trail along the edge of the Golden Gate, over Lands End, past the fancy houses in the Seacliff neighborhood, and walk along Baker Beach or through Lobos Creek Dunes.
Day 3:
We’ll hike across the Golden Gate Bridge, then follow the Coastal Trail across the Marin Headlands, with views of the Golden Gate Bridge, and arrive mid-afternoon at the Marin Headlands Hostel. We may be able to visit Point Bonita Lighthouse.
Day 4:
We will explore the coast near Rodeo Beach, then share our final lunch near Rodeo Beach and then we will be shuttled back to your cars.
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