Easy/Moderate hike from Ocean Beach to the GoldenGate Bridge

Distance: 10+ miles
Hiking Time: 5 hours
Elevation Gain/ Loss: ± 1,130 feet
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Official Trail Use: No Dogs
Facilities: Port-a-potties at the parking lot and along the way
What to bring:

• At least 2 liters of water & food for the hike
• Warm clothing - it gets chilly by the ocean

Recommended Map: http://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&PageID=164520
Parking: Park at the (South) Ocean Beach Parking and Great Hwy and meet us there.
Carpooling: https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/68poyc
Carpooling is encouraged for environmental reasons
Hiking Directions:
We meet at the Beach across the Murphy Windmill, walk along Great Hwy and then Point Lobos Ave to reach historic Sutro Baths and then proceed to Point Lobos (lookout point) -->
From Point Lobos, get on to California Coastal Trail (which becomes Lands End Trail for a short while) and get to Lands End Labyrinth -->
Get back on Lands End Trail -->
Continue on El Camino Del Mar -->
Make a left onto Sea Cliff Ave -->
Left onto 25th Ave (0.1 miles) -->
Get on to California Coastal Trail and walk along Baker Beach and Sand Ladder at Baker Beach -->
Walk on Sand Ladder and make a left onto Battery to Buffs Trail and continue till it intersects with California Coastal Trail -->
Continue till the Golden Gate Bridge Vista Point -->
BREAK FOR LUNCH
Return back (almost) the same way
Breaks: This will be a leisurely hike and we will stop at several beaches along the way.
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