Hiking · Coastal cliffs and ruins · Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Lands End Coastal Trail and Sutro Baths

A cliffside coastal hike with Golden Gate Bridge views, cypress forest, shipwreck overlooks, and the ruins of Sutro Baths.

VerifiedNational park unit
Sutro Baths upper trail viewing platform and stairs
Joe MabelCC BY-SA 4.0
Time needed
1.5–2.5 hrs
Distance
3.4 mi approx.
Difficulty
Moderate
Cost
Free
Booking
Not needed
Where
San Francisco
The experience

What to expect

A cliffside coastal hike with Golden Gate Bridge views, cypress forest, shipwreck overlooks, and the ruins of Sutro Baths.

Location
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Activity
Hiking · Coastal cliffs and ruins
Difficulty
Moderate
Cost
Free
Booking
Not required
Best season
Year-round

Conditions and cautions

Stay behind barriers near unstable cliffs and expect fog, wind, and stairs.

The 3.4-mile figure is an editorial route estimate rather than an official published distance. Treat it as approximate when planning timing.

Make the plan work

Plan your visit

Check the official source for current access, booking, and conditions. Then use the map and directions to plan your arrival.

Details to check before you go

These fields are part of the full listing standard and are not filled in for this adventure. Rather than guess at them, we are naming the gap — check the official source above for anything here that affects your plan.

  • Parking
  • Restrooms
  • Accessibility of full route