San Francisco
Ride over the Golden Gate Bridge from the Ferry Building
Rides from the Ferry Building along the waterfront and over the Golden Gate Bridge, from a short trip to Vista Point to Sausalito, Hawk Hill, Mill Valley, Tiburon and the Paradise Loop. Every ride comes back over the bridge.
The 6 rides side by side
| Ride | Distance | Climbing | Bike paths & quiet streets | Busier roads | Steepest 500 m | Riding time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Gate Bridge, Vista Point | 14.8 mi | 500 ft | 81% | 4% | 5.4% | 1 h 00–1 h 20 |
| Sausalito | 21.8 mi | 1,230 ft | 61% | 15% | 8.5% | 1 h 40–2 h 15 |
| Hawk Hill | 18.6 mi | 1,070 ft | 66% | 16% | 10.1% | 1 h 25–1 h 55 |
| Mill Valley | 32.0 mi | 1,380 ft | 60% | 10% | 8.5% | 2 h 20–3 h 05 |
| Tiburon | 39.9 mi | 1,710 ft | 62% | 12% | 8.5% | 2 h 55–3 h 50 |
| The Paradise Loop by Tiburon | 47.0 mi | 2,410 ft | 53% | 13% | 13.0% | 3 h 35–4 h 45 |
Distances are the whole ride, there and back (mi). Riding time is our estimate at a sporty pace and counts the climbing; allow more for stops.
Each ride
1 San Francisco to Golden Gate Bridge, Vista Point
- 81% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- On the way: café, drinking water, beach
On the way: 16 toilets, 10 water points, 1 beach, 18 cafés mapped.
2 San Francisco to Sausalito
- 61% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- On the way: café, drinking water, viewpoint
- 15% on busier roads
On the way: 16 toilets, 11 water points, 3 beaches, 20 cafés mapped.
3 San Francisco to Hawk Hill
- 66% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- Main climb 790 ft over 5.7 mi, 2.6% average
- On the way: café, drinking water, beach
- 16% on busier roads
On the way: 17 toilets, 9 water points, 1 beach, 18 cafés mapped.
4 San Francisco to Mill Valley
- Along the water for 1 mi
- 60% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- On the way: café, drinking water, beach
- 10% on busier roads
On the way: 19 toilets, 14 water points, 2 beaches, 19 cafés mapped.
5 San Francisco to Tiburon
- Along the water for 4 mi
- 62% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- On the way: café, drinking water, beach
- 12% on busier roads
On the way: 21 toilets, 16 water points, 5 beaches, 20 cafés mapped.
6 San Francisco · the Paradise Loop by Tiburon
- Along the water for 4 mi
- 53% on bike paths and the quietest streets
- Main climb 370 ft over 2.6 mi, 2.7% average
- On the way: café, drinking water, beach
On the way: 23 toilets, 16 water points, 5 beaches, 25 cafés mapped.
How we chose them
From every ride we publish around San Francisco, these are the ones that meet all of:
- at least 14.3 mi in all
The numbers come from OpenStreetMap and terrain data, measured along each route by our engine (how rides are made). They are modelled, not checked on the ground, and say nothing about who should ride them: you know your riders best.
Before you go
- Bikes share the bridge sidewalks with walkers, and which side is open to bikes depends on the day and time. Check the bridge district’s current hours before you go.
- Many riders return from Sausalito or Tiburon by ferry; we do not model the ferry.
Questions
How long is the bike ride over the Golden Gate Bridge?
To Vista Point and back is 14.8 mi; to Sausalito and back is 21.8 mi.
More rides around San Francisco
Route data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: Mapzen Terrarium; 3DEP data courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey. Catalogue san-francisco-e390be125c35c594e495.