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Urban hike in San Francisco, from Ferry Plaza to Fort Point
Choose a day that isn’t too cold. Start the walk from Ferry Plaza. If you start on a Saturday, you will be able to pick up your lunch from the Farmer’s market. When you are done exploring Ferry Plaza, start walking westwards and stay as close to the bay as possible. Many of these piers offer pedestrian walkways. The route is unmistakable, so there is little to no chance of getting lost. If you are planning on completing the hike, plan on walking about 10-12 miles and spending anywhere between 3-6 hours.
Here is what you will see on this hike – San Francisco skyline from several vista points, sailboats dotting the sea, yachts moored at the harbors, large container ships crossing underneath the Golden Gate bridge, kites doing acrobatic maneuvers by the marina, kids playing in big or small groups, people of all ages sunbathing or jogging, couples of all genders holding hands or kissing, buildings with military architecture – extensions of Presidio. In spring, you will see Crissy Field in a wildflower bloom.
Written by Som
May 16, 2009 at 2:43 am
Posted in Bay Area, California, San Francisco, USA
Tagged with Blue Bottle, City life, Embarcadero, Ferry Building Marketplace, Ferry Plaza, Fort Mason, Goden Gate Bridge, Hiking and walking, Piers, San Francisco, Sightseeing, Tcho, Urban hike, Walking Tour, Weekend getaway