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San Francisco is the ultimate blend of big city life and access to incredible outdoor adventures. Muir Woods, Alamere Falls, Point Reyes, and the Marin Headlands are all easy hiking day trips from The City. Not to mention, Yosemite National Park, Lake Tahoe, and Big Sur are all within a few hours' drive for your weekend warrior excursions.

Top Spots

Mount Davidson

San Francisco, California

4.5
1.03 mi / 299 ft gain

Bouldering at Glen Canyon Park

San Francisco, California

5.0

Catch a Sunset at Twin Peaks

San Francisco, California

4.7

Glen Canyon Park Trail

San Francisco, California

5.0
1.76 mi / 394 ft gain

Grand View Park ("Turtle Hill")

San Francisco, California

5.0
0.21 mi / 7 ft gain

16th Avenue Tiled Steps

San Francisco, California

4.7
0.09 mi / 79 ft gain

Swing at Billy Goat Hill

San Francisco, California

3.5

Twin Peaks Loop

San Francisco, California

4.3
2.04 mi / 259 ft gain

Fairy Gates Trail

San Francisco, California

5.0
0.89 mi / 328 ft gain

Places to stay

Aquatic Park Cove San Francisco Maritime Nhp

San Francisco, California

Aquatic Park Cove San Francisco Maritime Nhp

From $10 / night

Bicentennial Campground

Sausalito, California

Bicentennial Campground

From $20 / night

Point Reyes National Seashore Campground

Point Reyes Station, California

Point Reyes National Seashore Campground

From $20 / night

San Francisco North / Petaluma KOA

Petaluma, California

San Francisco North / Petaluma KOA

Santa Cruz North / Costanoa KOA

Pescadero, California

Santa Cruz North / Costanoa KOA

Guides and stories

10 Must-Do Adventures In The San Francisco Bay Area

10 Must-Do Adventures In The San Francisco Bay Area

Josiah Roe

Weekend Excursion: 72 Hours in San Francisco

Weekend Excursion: 72 Hours in San Francisco

Josiah Roe

The 10 Best Campsites near San Francisco

The 10 Best Campsites near San Francisco

The Outbound Collective

5 Calf-Crushing Trail Runs in the San Francisco Bay Area

5 Calf-Crushing Trail Runs in the San Francisco Bay Area

The Outbound Collective

Using Lightroom to Perfect Your Outdoor Photos

Using Lightroom to Perfect Your Outdoor Photos

Kyle Reader

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