Sweeney Ridge via Sneath Lane
San Bruno, California
Details
Distance
3.88 miles
Elevation Gain
646 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
Description
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This is a great (painful) workout, especially if you're driving back up to SF from the peninsula or vice versa. If you get too hot running during the summer, don't worry, the fog will likely be present.
Starting from the parking lot on Sneath Lane Trail, you’ll head through the gate and continue on the path up Sweeney Ridge. This is a 5.7 mile out-and-back trek. There is a 600 ft. elevation gain, which comes mainly in the first 1.5 miles of the trail. Your legs and lungs may hurt a bit, but if there’s no fog, it's worth the reward. On a clear day, you’ll be able to view the Pacific, Montara Mountain, Pacifica, etc. During the summer, try to run or hike this trail earlier in the day as the fog rolls in by the afternoon, making for a pretty cold experience. If you've ever driven north on the 280 up to SF and see a huge fog bank on the horizon, it starts more or less where this trail is. With that said, you may want to bring a jacket just in case. If you need to pick up water, there's a 76 Station right past the off-ramp when you get off at Sneath Blvd.
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Sweeney Ridge via Sneath Lane Reviews
This run is great hill training. If you start from the trail head, it's a will-shattering (depending on your level) 1.7-mile climb. But the payoff if an beautiful view of Pacifica and the Bay. Tip: Start slow on the hill and then enjoy the run along the ridge.
Thanks David, the driving directions have been updated. Hope you had a good run!
The link in this article for driving directions needs to be updated. I went to go do this run this past weekend and simply followed the intructions on the link which goes to the middle of a trail and ultimately lands you about 8 miles from where you need to be. Luckily I figured it out and only lost about 15 minutes. The correct location that works in Google Maps is: Sneath Lane Trail Parking, Sneath Ln, San Bruno, CA 94066
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