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Sutro Baths Upper Trail to Point Lobos

The Sutro Baths Upper Trail to Point Lobos in San Francisco, California is a moderate 0.3 mile one-way trail that starts along the Coastal Trail at Lands End and heads out to Point Lobos before climbing back up to the parking lot.

This trail has stunning views of the coastal cliffs along with the ruins of the Sutro Baths below. The hike starts off heading downhill from either trailhead. If you plan to hike this trail in the opposite direction, make sure to stay right at the trail junction after the initial staircase down towards the Sutro Baths. If you start this hike from the trailhead listed here, just continue along the trail, through the cypress trees, until you reach a large concrete lookout point - Point Lobos.

Continuing on from Point Lobos, you'll hike along cliff edges before hitting a trail junction that leads up a set of stairs back to the parking lot.

Warning: Cliff hike, watch your step!
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Know Before You Go

  • The Sutro Baths Upper Trail is a 0.3-mile moderate hike in San Francisco offering coastal views and ruins of the Sutro Baths.
  • The trail starts downhill, leads to Point Lobos, and involves hiking along cliff edges before ascending stairs back to the parking lot.
  • Hikers should exercise caution due to the cliffside location.
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Distance
0.3 mi
Difficulty
Moderate
Type
One-Way
Est. Time
9 min
Elev. Gain
100'
Rating
0.0
Added
September 27, 2018
Updated
January 25, 2024

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Total Change
100'
Ascent
100'
Descent
100'
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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Dogs

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    37.780272, -122.511292
  2. Main Trailhead

    37.781579, -122.512208

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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