3 Hiking Trips in San Francisco to Build a Day Around

1.Yosemite Day Trip with Giant Sequoias Hike & Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,331 reviews · 14 hours · from $239Our pick

Leave San Francisco around 5:30am for Yosemite in a luxury van with up to 14 other people. Visit Tunnel View, Bridalveil Falls, Yosemite Valley, El Capitan, Valley View, and Tuolumne Grove. Guides such as Derek, Kurt, Steve, and Brian add park stories and photo help.

“Steven took us on a scenic tour to the park full of great photo spots. He was well prepared, super friendly, and entertaining. The hikes along the route were suitable for all fitness levels. We had a great time.”

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2.Day Trip to Yosemite with Giant Sequoias Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 290 reviews · 14 hours · from $209Best value

Travel from San Francisco to Yosemite in a clean-energy biofuel vehicle, hike 2.5 miles to Tuolumne Grove, then see El Capitan, Half Dome, Bridalveil Fall, Tunnel View, and Yosemite Valley. Guides such as Jordan, Sharon, Hannah, and Phil are known for useful stories and friendly service.

“trip was excellent! only thing was it was hard to hear the driver, perhaps a microphone would help!”

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3.San Francisco Urban Hike: Castro and Twin Peaks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) Top rated

Join Urban Hiker SF for a three-hour, five-mile walk from the Castro Theatre to Kite Hill, Twin Peaks, Sutro Tower, and Tank Hill. Guides such as Kevin, Alex, Val, Dawn, and Max have led the route. Expect steep hills, 211 stairs, hidden paths, and superb views.

“Had a fantastic tour with Val , he was very Knowledgeable and friendly guy. We would highly recommended this tour .”

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