2.9
PDI
1.8 mi
DISTANCE
538 ft
GAINED
5.8 %
AVG. GRADE
FULL CLIMB STATS
Page Contributor(s): Ian Dennis, Occidental, CA
INTRO
This is a short climb which offers the greatest views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge of any climb in the Bay Area. There is also a wonderful 18 mile loop that begins at the southern GGB parking lot, crosses the Golden Gate, travels up to Hawk Hill and loops around the Marin Headlands back to the GGB and the start - Map.
PLAN YOUR ROUTE
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Roadway/Traffic:
The pavement is nothing short of pristine. Traffic is not a concern and there is a bike lane for the first 2/3 of the climb until the roundabout.
Parking:
Two of the best places to park to start a ride in San Francisco are the parking lots on either side of the Golden Gate Bridge: maps: (North) (South)
We always start our rides from one of these two locations - Check out our Ride Suggestions in the Full Summary for full ride ideas including this climb.
Climb is short and you'll find all the provisions you need in the immediate area.
Before heading out on any cycling adventure check out our Things to Bring on a Cycling Trip and use our interactive check list to ensure you don't forget anything.
There's an extremely popular 18 mile loop across the GGB which includes Hawk Hill (Route). For more ideas to plan your climb, check out our full ride ideas in the Full Summary.
Needless to say, there's no shortage of world class hotels in the San Francisco area, and if you're staying in or near the city you absolutely cannot miss out on attempting a few of the Top 10 Steepest Climbs in San Francisco.
We also recommend staying on the east side of the bay, either in Walnut Creek (access to Mt. Diablo) or the San Jose area (access to Mt. Hamilton and Mt. Umunhum), three of our all-time favorite bike climbs in California.
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Huber.J
Agreed with the other comment about taking the 18% gradient descent - breathtaking views on the other side!
ErosPoli
Even better if you start from the bottom of Conzelman Dr (Fort Baker). That will give you about 780 feet of elevation in 2.4 miles.
lirizar1
Absolutely amazing views! Highly recommend going down the 18% grade at the end rather than doing the out and back route and coming up McCoulough Road to loop back around. The views on the backside are even better than the climb!!!
