Mountain Lake Trail

Multiple access points including Broadway Gate, Presidio Gate, Arquello Gate, Marine Cemetery View
San Francisco, California
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Mountain Lake Trail traverses the southern boundary of the Presidio from the Broadway Gate to Baker Beach. This diverse trail offers visitors glimpses of Andy Goldsworthy’s Wood Line, a newly planted cypress grove, Julius Kahn Playground, and Presidio Golf Course.

Just after Mountain Lake, a new section of trail travels behind the Public Health Service District, recently revitalized as a “green” neighborhood where people live and work.

Behind the former hospital is a new boardwalk through restored dune habitat teeming with native plants and wildlife. This area also includes a vista point commemorating the historic Merchant Marine Cemetery where many sailors found their final resting place.

Continue through the Baker Beach neighborhood until the Pacific Ocean comes on the horizon.

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Lands End Trail - Photo Credit: gastondog (CC)

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View from Bernal Heights Park. Photo Credit: @thea_l8r

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Addie headed for fun at Fort Funston. Photo by Heather.

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