Golden Gate Park: Mid Park Ramble
Hidden Gems, Rarely Visited
Neighborhood: Golden Gate Park
Description
Discover fascinating, but seldom-visited features in the Park by hiking from the Music Concourse around Stow Lake and to the observatory ruins atop the second highest sand dune in San Francisco. Tour the Prayer Book Cross commemorating a little-known 16th century event and Lloyd Lake’s Portals of the Past, a haunting reminder of the tragedy of 1906.
Next Tours
- Thursday, March 12 at 2:30 pm given by Martin A.Sign Up
- Monday, March 16 at 11:00 am given by Karen M.Sign Up
- Wednesday, March 18 at 11:00 am given by Charlie E.Sign Up
- Sunday, March 22 at 11:00 am given by Don M.Sign Up
- Thursday, March 26 at 1:00 pm (No Tour Today)
- Monday, March 30 at 11:00 am given by Karen M.Sign Up
Hill
Stairs
Rain Cancels
Bring Layers
Wear Sturdy ShoesNotes
Note: This walk is a serious hike of 3 miles with some steps, sand and uneven terrain. It involves elevation gain on unpaved paths and trails of several hundred feet of elevation gain. Good sturdy walking/hiking shoes with good tread are advised. Rain might make some trails muddy and impassable and, if heavy, may cancel.
This tour ends at the Japanese Tea Garden.
Location
Meet in front of entry gate to Japanese Tea Garden, Golden Gate Park music concourse.
Please note: Private group tours required for groups of 7 or more.
