5 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 $209

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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4.San Francisco Urban Hike: Coit Tower, Lombard Street and North Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54

Walk about five miles with guides such as Greer or Alex, climbing the Filbert and Greenwich Steps, Telegraph Hill, Lombard Street, and North Beach. Expect strong views, wild parrots, local stories, and a real calf workout. The listed departure is 1:30 pm, and the tour lasts about three hours.

“Greer was outstanding! The tour was very informative and brought us to several outstanding scenic view points. The walk is definitely strenuous as stated in the write-up. Many hills and flights of stairs, but definitely worth the effort! Greer adjusted the pace to the group's comfort level.”

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5.Iconic San Francisco Urban Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $49Best value

Join Lisa for a three-hour, five-mile urban hike from the Marina to the Inner Richmond. You’ll see the Palace of Fine Arts, Yoda fountain, Tunnel Tops, Presidio trails, the National Cemetery, grand homes, and Golden Gate viewpoints. Expect hills, photo stops, and a group of no more than eight.

“Joined this tour with my partner, who is from out of town, and we both really enjoyed the experience. I've lived in the area for many years but still saw things I didn't know about and learned a lot of interesting historical context. It was basically all new to my partner and they got great answers to their questions. The distance and pacing was really reasonable and it was nice to end at an informal restaurant, we definitely worked up an appetite. There's often a long line for the public bathroom nearest the starting location, so plan accordingly. Would recommend for both locals and others!”

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