Batteries to Bluffs Trail

Name: Batteries to Bluffs Trail
Rating: 4.8

6302 Merchant Road, CA

4.8

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Distance

2.33 miles

Elevation Gain

417 ft

Route Type

Loop

Features

Family Friendly

Beach

Scenic

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Added by Brian Heifferon

Batteries to Bluffs Trail offers up great San Francisco bay views including the Golden Gate Bridge.

The Batteries to Bluffs Trail in the Presidio is a true gem of San Francisco. It has everything you could want in a hike: a sea-side path along the ocean, relatively easy parking, gorgeous views of the Golden Gate Bridge, and a secluded beach that's perfect for picnics, sunbathing, and enjoying the beauty of the Bay.

While the steps leading up and down the bluffs make this hike moderately more difficult than nearby trails, the payoff is well worth it. You will earn iconic views of the Golden Gate Bridge and scenery you won't believe is within city limits. Put this one on your short-list for when friends and relatives come into town and want to do something active!

Dogs are not permitted on this trail.

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Kendra Smith

2/25/2022

Great views and a workout

On a warm clear day this is a really beautiful experience and a good hike.

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Jasmine Sedghi

7/24/2020

Such a Beautiful View

Although parking is tough just on the side of the road this gorgeous view is absolutely worth it!! There are 3-4 trails to decide ...

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William Tran

7/12/2020

Excellent views

Probably the best coastal views. Lots of steps up and down.

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HBCUs Outside

11/23/2017

Great Hike

Sorry for the generic title. This really was a great hike with wonderful views. Though beware of the times you go to or look ...

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Madi Hall

8/30/2016

Easy Fun

Not much of a hike, really just some steep stairs and a little bit of climbing over some rocks if you want to travel ...

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Gene Reyes

4/22/2016

Sit on the bench

One of my favorite things about this trail is the bench isolating you from the rest of the trail. Sit down and take in ...

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cha viloria

5/28/2015

Great views make the trek worth doing over and over again!

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Brian Heifferon

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5/26/2014

Amazing, up-close views of the bridge. The further you go along Marshall Beach toward the bridge, you're more likely to run into some nude ...

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Lisa Dutton

3/26/2014

Bring your pooch! The trails were well maintained through all of the rain we've been getting.

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Kendra Thompson

11/9/2013

Amazing place. If you ever go here, be sure to listen to the mounts on the wall that speak about how the bridge was ...

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