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San Francisco Crosstown Trail route map
ExpertPoint to Point
California

San Francisco Crosstown Trail

San Francisco, California

16.5 mi

Distance

3,428 ft

Elev. Gain

6h 29m

Est. Time

Point to Point

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

The San Francisco Crosstown Trail is a challenging 16.5-mile point-to-point trail that traverses the diverse landscapes of San Francisco. With a significant elevation gain of 3,428 feet, this trail offers a demanding experience suited for experienced hikers. The trail begins at sea level and reaches a maximum elevation of 219 meters, showcasing sweeping views and a variety of urban and natural environments as it crosses through the city. This trail is characterized by a primarily dirt surface, providing a rugged path through the iconic cityscape.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:0 ft
Max:219 ft
1,045 ft
1,009 ft
0 ft73 ft146 ft219 ft0.0 mi4.1 mi8.2 mi12.4 mi16.5 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Point to Point
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

Highlights

urban environmentviews of San Francisco

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

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