This route is a total blast! It includes some quality time on some of the most gorgeous trails San Francisco has to offer in the Presidio. It also includes an EPIC view at the turnaround point (Immigrant Point Overlook).

If you’ve never run on trails before, don’t worry. These trails are manageable even if you’ve never spent any time on trails.

When running on trails, I recommend (generally) keeping your eyes trained 5-7 feet in front of you to identify the ‘path of least resistance’. While these trails are NOT super technical, there are ‘some’ rocks and debris you want to be aware of when you’re out there.

There are also ‘some’ hills (aka-developmental opportunities). As I say all the time, dial back your pace/level of effort to manage said development opportunities!

Here’s a link to the course map….

Recovery ‘Trail’ Run (4ish miles)

Here are the ‘turn-by-turn’ directions….

-Launch from A Runner’s Mind and head WEST on Sacramento towards Cherry Street.
-Turn RIGHT on Cherry and head towards Jackson Street.
-Cross the street and turn LEFT on Jackson Street.
-Take a quick right on Arguello and head through Arguello Gate.
-Take a sharp RIGHT onto Bay Area Ridge Trail and follow across W. Pacific Ave. Turn left after crossing W.
Pacific Ave & continue on Bay Area Ridge Trail.
-Shortly after turning left you will cross Arguello and continue on Bay Area Ridge Trail (look for chalk and
flour markings).
-You’ll follow Bay Area Ridge Trail past the Spire, across Washington, and across Park Blvd.
-Roughly a 1/4 mile later look for flour markings on your RIGHT and continue following Bay Area Ridge Trail to
Rob Hill Campground (it will be on your left).
-At Rob Hill Campground, run on the paved path for a brief stretch and turn LEFT onto Washington Boulevard.
-Run along Washington for 1/10th of a mile and cross over to Immigrant Point Overlook for an EPIC view!
-Take a selfie or two, & head back the way you came!
-Once you return to ARM, you’re DONE!