7 Hiking & Trail Walks in San Francisco to Build a Day Around

1.Yosemite Day Trip with Giant Sequoias Hike & Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,331 reviews · 14 hours · from $239Our pick

See Yosemite’s waterfalls, granite cliffs, and giant sequoias on a 14-hour small-group trip from San Francisco with hotel pickup.

“Our guide Calder was great. Communication before hand of where to be was spot on, he arrived on time, talked us through the detail of the day, kept us informed the whole time. We made a few stops for refreshments and bathroom breaks. As we drove Calder, where appropriate pointed out areas of interest and just interacted with us all day (but also gave us our own time to ask questions and just enjoy the ride). The van was lovely. Although it rained that didn’t stop us! Calder provided us with umbrellas! We saw climbers on El Capitan which was just unbelievable! Some of our group saw bears, Yosemite is…”

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2.Day Trip to Yosemite with Giant Sequoias Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 290 reviews · 14 hours · from $209

A long but rewarding San Francisco day trip to Yosemite, with Giant Sequoias, Tunnel View, Yosemite Valley, and expert guiding.

“Great experience! Sharon was amazing! Always explained everything clearly, happy to chat with everyone & had showed us every cool spot 🤍”

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3.San Francisco Urban Hike: Castro and Twin Peaks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) Top rated

Hike San Francisco’s Castro, Kite Hill, Twin Peaks, and eucalyptus trails with a local guide, sweeping views, steep steps, and Seward Street Slides.

“Breathtaking views and a very knowledgeable, friendly and experienced guide. It is a more challenging hike so some level of fitness would be helpful.”

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4.San Francisco Urban Hike: Coit Tower, Lombard Street and North Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54

Climb San Francisco’s hills on a 3-hour urban hike to Coit Tower, Lombard Street, North Beach, secret lookouts, and parrot-filled Telegraph Hill.

“Really enjoyed seeing and hearing about hidden treasures of the city on this tour. The guide Greer was well informed, knowledgable, passionate and helpful I wouldn't consider myself to be fit, I found some of the steep hills difficult but I enjoyed the tour all the same; no pain, no gain.”

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5.Iconic San Francisco Urban Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $49Best value

Walk from the Palace of Fine Arts through the Presidio to Richmond with Golden Gate views, local stories, hills, and a small group.

“If you're looking for a tour that visits unique spots in the city with stunning views this is the tour for you. From Palace of Fine Arts to the National Cemetery to Richmond district, every stop had a sprinkling of history and views of the city. Just be prepared for fair amount of hills.”

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6.Sonoma Trike and Hike – 3 hour guided tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $175

Ride an electric trike through Sonoma vineyards, then visit Vallejo Home, Mission San Francisco Solano, and Vella Cheese Company.

“Excellent tour! Great tour guide!! A great way to see Sonoma!! Loved Melissa and the guys! Very accommodating and easy!”

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7.Napa Valley Redwood Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $225

Review of Napa Native's Napa Valley redwood hike, with hotel pickup, a small group, park admission, creekside trails, and practical booking tips.

“Tyler was great, nature was beautiful and weather couldn’t be any better. I recommend this tour. The forest is very green this time of the year.”

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