We’re tackling the coast for our latest adventure. Specifically, we’re spending some quality time on Coastal Trail.

This is not a super technical ‘trail’, so you can get by with ‘road’ shoes for this one. I’ll likely set up an aid station at the ‘short’ course turnaround if you need water, electrolytes, etc.

The ‘short’ option is 5ish miles. The ‘long’ option is 8ish miles. Read on for the lowdown.

Here’s a link to the course map….

Adventure COASTAL Run (5ish/8ish miles)

Here’s a description of the course for you…

• Launch from Walt Disney Family Museum & head towards Lincoln. Turn LEFT on Lincoln and segue onto the paved path on the right of Lincoln.
• Veer RIGHT & DOWNHILL on the paved path (.4 miles).
• Follow the paved path (Presidio Promenade) to Battery Trail East (1.3 miles)
• Continue on Battery Trail East until the Golden Gate Bridge & run underneath the bridge (1.5 miles)
• Connect with Coastal Trail and follow until you reach 2.4 miles just prior to the trail that descends to the Sand Ladder. Grab some water/electrolytes (if necessary) and turn around for the SHORT course (5ish miles). Continue on Coastal Trail for the LONG course (8ish miles).
• At mile 2.65, veer RIGHT and run in front of the old military bunkers. Continue running through the parking lot. Connect with the ‘Crosstown’ Trail at mile 3.13 miles.
• Follow the ‘Crosstown’ Trail to 25th and follow 25th. At mile 3.63, turn RIGHT and descend to China Beach! Take in the view, take a pic, and turn around and head back the way you came to Walt Disney Family Museum!
• Upon arriving at Walt Disney Family Museum, continue running up Montgomery towards Sheridan. Take a LEFT on Sheridan & head towards Graham. Turn LEFT on Graham at mile 7.75.
• Follow Graham towards Lincoln and turn LEFT on Lincoln at mile 7.97. Turn LEFT on Montgomery and finish in front of Walt Disney Family Museum for 8.12 miles!