This 3ish/6ish mile adventure includes trails, hills, nature therapy, some amazing views, (possible?) critter sightings, and more
Here’s a link to the 3ish mile Strava course map (I recommend loading/using this map)….
Here’s a description of the 3ish mile course….
- Head up Montgomery towards Sheridan. Turn LEFT on Sheridan (.14 miles) and RIGHT on Graham (.22 miles).
- Turn LEFT on Moraga (.3 miles) and RIGHT on Funston (.41 miles)
- Continue with Ecology Trail at the back of the Presidio Inn parking lot (.46 miles)
- Follow Ecology Trail to Ecology Trail intersection (1.05 miles)
- Turn RIGHT and then turn right on trail parallel to Arguello (1.10 miles)
- Continue running to Inspiration Point and take in the AMAZING view! (1.22)
- Head back on the trail that runs parallel to Arguello towards Mountain Lake Trail and turn LEFT onto Mountain Lake Trail towards the Presidio Wall Playground (1.42 miles)
- Turn LEFT at Presidio Wall Playground, cut through the Playground and continue downhill towards El Polin Loop (1.67 miles)
- At the bottom of El Polin Loop, turn LEFT (& up) onto the stairs to connect with lower Ecology Trail (2 miles)
- Turn RIGHT onto Ecology Trail and follow to Barnard Avenue. Veer LEFT & uphill towards Upper Ecology Trail (2.34 miles). Then veer RIGHT onto Upper Ecology Trail (2.37 miles)
- Follow Ecology Trail into the parking lot and continue STRAIGHT towards Moraga Ave (2.46 miles)
- Turn LEFT onto Moraga (2.51 miles). Turn RIGHT onto Arguello (2.63 miles). Turn LEFT onto Sheridan (2.72 miles)
- Turn RIGHT onto Montgomery Street (2.76 miles) and finish at Walt Disney Family Museum (2.91 miles)!
Here’s a link to the 6ish mile Strava course map (I recommend loading/using this map)….
Here’s a description of the 6ish mile course….
- Head up Montgomery towards Sheridan. Turn LEFT on Sheridan (.14 miles) and RIGHT on Graham (.22 miles).
- Turn LEFT on Moraga (.32 miles) and RIGHT on Funston (.41 miles)
- Continue with Ecology Trail at the back of the Presidio Inn parking lot (.46 miles)
- Follow Ecology Trail to Ecology Trail intersection (1.05 miles)
- Turn RIGHT and then turn right on trail parallel to Arguello (1.10 miles)
- Continue running to Inspiration Point and take in the AMAZING view! (1.24)
- Head back on the trail that runs parallel to Arguello towards Mountain Lake Trail and turn LEFT onto Mountain Lake Trail towards Lover’s Lane (1.42 miles)
- Turn LEFT onto Lover’s Lane and descend towards Presidio Boulevard (2 miles)
- Follow Presidio Boulevard (which turns into Letterman) for 3/4 of a mile and take a quick LEFT at the pedestrian crosswalk followed by a quick RIGHT on the path. Run a short stretch on O’Reilly before turning RIGHT and heading towards the Palace of Fine Arts (2.82 miles)
- Cross Richardson Ave and continue towards the Palace of Fine Arts (3.11 miles). Run past the Palace of Fine Arts and cross Marina Boulevard towards the Golden Gate Promenade (3.46 miles)
- Follow the Golden Gate Promenade to Mason Street. Take a sharp LEFT onto Mason St (4.75 miles)
- Follow Mason to Halleck and turn RIGHT to head back to the Presidio (5.66 miles)
- Turn RIGHT onto Lincoln (5.94 miles) & turn LEFT onto Montgomery (6.09 miles) to finish at Walt Disney Family Museum (6.15 miles)
We will do our best to mark this course with chalk (paved roads/trails) and flour (trail segments), but PLEASE REVIEW THE MAP AND COURSE DESCRIPTION!
If possible, load the Strava map and use it while running to help you navigate.