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Lake Merced
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Lakeshore, San Francisco
"Golden Gate Park via a paved bike path"(2 Tips)
"Great running trail, about a 6 mile loops!"(2 Tips)
"Nice spot to make a break during your epic bike tour around the bay"(6 Tips)
"Good place for breakfast and a great view of a great golf course."(4 Tips)
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Don DiltzMarch 26, 2012Walk the entire lake for a 5 miler; the far south end for about 0.8. Birds, dogs, walkers, runners, bikers...lots of activity. On week ends, sometimes boaters. Golfing at multiple courses nearby.
Good place for a run if you like an outdoor setting that is a mix between somewhat nature like ( with trees, water, and some isolation) but also mixed with a little bit of urban life!
annie 🧸January 27, 2013You don't have to park by the road; there are in fact parking lots which are free and public
Pei 👻 WenNovember 6, 2015Scenic route connecting from golden gate park along the ocean. Great for biking and running!
Jog counter clockwise around the lake. You'll be able to jog up the long hill for a better workout.
Akio YamadaJanuary 3, 2014If you want to cut 0.5 mile from the 4 5 mile perimeter run, take the short - cut bridge on the NE side.- Jennifer HsuAugust 7, 2013Great running trail, about a 6 mile loops! Looks like there a nice public golf course too
Raul KeallyApril 30, 2012Enjoy the view when not fogged in and beware of gun shots from the shooting range!
Don't bring your dog for a run unless you like holding a bag of poo for four miles
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