Hiking the Lands End Trail in San Francisco
If someone tells you to "take a hike" during your discount San Francisco car rental vacation, don't be offended. Instead, head to the Lands End Trail for an afternoon of outdoor hiking fun and excitement! The Lands End Trail in San Francisco begins at the Sutro Baths and continues to the area of Eagles' Point at the east end of the Coastal Trail segment. Travelers in discount San Francisco car rental vehicles will find this hike to be moderate in nature, depending on how far you walk. The three-mile round trip from Point Lobos to Eagles' Point, while relatively easy, can be quite tiring, especially if the sun is beaming.
Where to park your discount San Francisco car rental
The main parking lot for the Lands End Trail is located on Merrie Way. Additional parking is also located on Point Logos Avenue, near the Cliff House. If you park your discount San Francisco car rental in this lot, you'll need to walk down by the Sutro Baths and follow a detour trail marker that links with the Coastal Trail. You can also park in the lot adjacent to the USS San Francisco Memorial and Fort Miley. This is where the accessible trail entrance is located.
Different hikes to consider
There are many different hikes to consider when visiting the Lands End Trail in San Francisco. If you don't have the time (or energy!) to undertake the full 3 mile loop, consider embarking on one of the following shorter walks:
The Lands End Trail – Bypassing the Sutro Baths
Discount San Francisco car rental travelers can start this hike from the accessible trail entrance on the Camino del Mar. From the parking lot you will have two options:
Descend the stairs next to the USS San Francisco memorial, which is located on the northwest side of the lot, and connect with the trail below.
Use the accessible trail head that is located at the northeast side of the parking lot. This will enable you to talk along the El Camino del Mar Trail which parallels the Coastal Trail.
The Lands End Trail – Including the Sutro Baths
If you'd like to include the Sutro Baths area in your Lands End Trail hike, simply start your walk below Louis' restaurant on Point Lobos. Discount San Francisco car rental travelers will find a trail down the hill. Watch for detour signs, it used to be if you descended to the baths below the main trail, there was no through-way to connect to the Coastal Trail located further below.
Enjoy the El Camino Del Mar Loop
It makes sense for discount San Francisco car rental travelers to take a stroll on the El Camino Del Mar Loop while visiting the Lands End Trail – both trails parallel each other on the way to the Legion of Honor! If you choose not to double back on your walk, you can begin hiking the Costal Trail, then loop back on the El Camino del Mar when you reach Eagles' Point. Another option is to begin on the El Camino del Mar Trail and descend the stairs near the Legion of Honor, which will lead you back down the Coastal Trail.
Mile Rock Beach
Discount San Francisco car rental travelers will find a stairway located at just about the half mile mark of the Lands End Trail. These steps lead down to Mile Rock Beach, and a popular detour from the Coastal Trail. If you decide to explore the rocky sanctuary below, you'll need to ascend an additional 100 stairs or so. It's well worth the extra effort however, as the area below contains a labyrinth of rock and tumultuous ocean tides.
For more information on the Lands End Trail in San Francisco, please visit the Golden Gates National Parks Conservancy website at www.parksconservancy.org. Discount San Francisco car rental travelers can also contact the conservancy by phone at 415-561-4323 for more information on hiking paths in the area.
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