December 18, 2016
You want a spectacular view of San Francisco and Golden Gate Bridge just for yourself? Then, ditch the crowd of tourists at the Vista Point and do this hike! It's a fantastic hike from Golden Gate Bridge to Slacker Ridge which is part of Marin Headlands. I like doing this hike whenever I want to see a breathtaking view of SF and GGB just for myself!
Slacker Ridge is a great local hike for a good and quick workout with spectacular 360 views of SF city and the bay along with Pacific Ocean, Rodeo Valley, Mt. Tam, East Bay, Mt Diablo and beyond! Awesome hike....two thumbs up!
It's a short hike (1.5 mile one way) gaining a moderate elevation up to 930 ft summit of Slacker Ridge, hiking up from the hillside of the north side of Golden Gate Bridge. You can combine this hike with other trails which are interconnected such as Rodeo Valley/beach, Tennessee Valley, Muir Woods, Mt. Tam, Marin Headlands, Kirby Cove, Battery Spencer, or trek across Golden Gate Bridge to Crissy Field. See the map.
You can also make a longer journey towards Lands End hiking from the south end of GGB, which offers a series of stunning views throughout this old historical trail. Cypress forest and wildflowers, views of shipwrecks, access to the Legion of Honor and finally reaching the ruins of Sutro baths at Lands End.
Trailhead:
Trailhead is located along Conzelman Rd about 1/4 mile up the road from North Tower Golden Gate Parking (Northwest Commuter Parking Lot). Walk back the road uphill from the parking lot. There is a trail sign by the road which says SCA Trail. Follow SCA trail about a mile and go left at the intersection to follow Slacker Ridge trail.
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