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Panhandle Walking Trail

The Walking Trail at The Panhandle in San Francisco is an easy 0.7 mile one-way trail that passes through the southern section of The Panhandle over to Golden Gate Park.

This trail is flat, paved, and is designated for walking and running - no biking or skating allowed. It also passes old trees, large open fields for off-leash dogs, and basketball courts.

Dogs are allowed on this trail.
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Know Before You Go

  • The Panhandle Walking Trail is a 0.7-mile, one-way, paved path in San Francisco.
  • It's suitable for walking and running only (no bikes/skates) and connects to Golden Gate Park.
  • The trail offers amenities such as off-leash dog areas, basketball courts, and views of old trees.
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Distance
0.7 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
One-Way
Est. Time
21 min
Elev. Gain
57'
Rating
0.0
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Added
May 16, 2018
Updated
June 27, 2020

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Total Change
48'
Ascent
57'
Descent
24'

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Features

Dogs

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    37.772689, -122.441109
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  2. Main Trailhead

    37.772762, -122.441042
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Hazards

Lyme and Other Tickborne Diseases (CDC)

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Paved

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