Starting from McClaren Lodge at the northeast corner of Golden Gate Park, this route winds through the Presidio, along the gorgeous coast before reaching Sea Cliff and heading up to the Palace of the Legion of Honor (check out the incredible views of the Golden Gate Bridge along the way). From there you'll climb a little more before descending along the Pacific Ocean. Check out the great waves, surfers and hang gliders before looping around Lake Merced and returning through Golden Gate Park. There's a fair bit of climbing in this ride but it's worth the effort. If it's foggy out, it will be cold along the ocean: considering wearing layers.
-Mapped by Shelly Ross
McLaren Lodge
Location: 37.771665°, -122.454751°
The Start/Finish point for this loop.
Arguello Hill
Location: 37.788946°, -122.459343°
It's awful but at least it's only one block long.
View from Inspiration Point
Location: 37.791948°, -122.458613°
Riding in the Presidio
Location: 37.796085°, -122.477989°
Golden Gate Views
Location: 37.786589°, -122.493267°
As you climb to the Palace of the Legion of Honor be sure to take in the fabulous views of the Golden Gate Bridge. © Shelly Ross
Palace of the Legion of Honor
Location: 37.785097°, -122.502709°
The Ruins of Sutro Baths
Location: 37.780755°, -122.512665°
Dropping down to Ocean Beach
Location: 37.777228°, -122.511635°
The Very Green Building
Location: 37.762013°, -122.509210°
© Shelly Ross
Color Schemes
Location: 37.747643°, -122.507129°
Local houses have a distinct San Francisco flair.
Parking Lot Entrance
Location: 37.726466°, -122.501979°
At the entrance to the Lake Merced Parking lot (there is a bathroom and a water fountain at the bottom of the lot) hop on the bike path. When finishing the ride return to this spot to cross traffic, it's much easier from here.
Crossing over the Great Highway
Location: 37.725617°, -122.503438°
As you reach the top of the climb cross over to the left lane.<p>When you're at the stop sign be sure to notice that the traffic in the far lane does not stop.
