Best trails near San Francisco

159 trails · 159 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near San Francisco, California — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 159 trails · best 15 shown on the map
M
Market to Ocean Beach
#1 Market to Ocean Beach
1.6 mi away
Why 59: intrinsic quality
59Solid
H
Herb Caen Way...
#2 Herb Caen Way...
2.9 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
H
Historic Trail
#3 Historic Trail
1.0 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
T
Twin Peaks Boulevard
#4 Twin Peaks Boulevard
1.0 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
J
John F. Kennedy Promenade
#5 John F. Kennedy Promenade
1.5 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
H
HikANation Historical Route
#6 HikANation Historical Route
2.0 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
C
Car-Free JFK
#7 Car-Free JFK
2.3 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
P
Park Boulevard Trail
#8 Park Boulevard Trail
2.4 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
P
Park Trail
#9 Park Trail
2.4 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
G
Golden Gate Promenade
#10 Golden Gate Promenade
2.9 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
H
High Five Zone
#11 High Five Zone
0.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Page Street
#12 Page Street
0.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
P
Page Street
#13 Page Street
0.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
P
Page Street
#14 Page Street
0.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
P
Phil Arnold Trail
#15 Phil Arnold Trail
1.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Trails near San Francisco

The San Francisco area has 159 trails on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best trails near San Francisco

How are these trails ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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