Scenic Hike & Picnic: Presidio to Huntington Park

Ready to challenge your legs and soak in incredible views? This urban hike isn’t just a stroll—it’s a moderately strenuous workout with rewarding sights along the way.

We’ll start in the Presidio and tackle a hilly route through some of San Francisco’s most beautiful parks and neighborhoods. Think stair climbs, steady elevation, and strong city vibes.

Planned highlights:
⬆️ Lyon Street Steps (feel the burn)
🌿 Alta Plaza Park (catch your breath with a view)
🏙️ Huntington Park
📸 Scenic stops like Ina Coolbrith Park & Ghirardelli Square

Distance: ~6.4 miles
Time: ~4 hours (including breaks for views and photos)
We generally follow this route.
Difficulty: Moderate – includes staircases and hills

Pack your lunch and water—we’ll pause for a scenic picnic mid-hike! Lace up your comfiest shoes and get ready to sweat a little (in the best way) with fun folks. Sunshine or fog, bring sunscreen, a hat, and dress in layers—classic SF style!

How to get here
1. If you're from SF, take a Muni bus. It is within walking distance of MUNI bus 43, 45, 30, 22, etc.

2. If you take Caltrain or BART to SF, utilize the free Presidigo Shuttle:
https://presidio.gov/visit/getting-to-and-around-the-park/presidio-go-shuttle/presidio-go-downtown-shuttle-schedule

For 'direction', select 'Downtown to the Presidio'
For 'day of travel', select 'Weekend'
You'll see the schedule.

From downtown SF, you can board the shuttle at Salesforce Transit Center or in front of Hyatt Regency Hotel (near EMBARCADERO BART). Then take the exit at 'Lombard Gate'.

3. If you drive, this place has free parking.