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

  • Sunday, May 28 at 10:30 am given by Joel B.Join Waitlist
  • Wednesday, May 31 at 10:30 am given by Don M.Sign Up
  • Friday, June 16 at 2:00 pm given by Joanna H.Sign Up
  • Saturday, June 17 at 10:30 am given by Joel B.Sign Up
  • Wednesday, June 21 at 10:30 am given by Charlie E.Sign Up
  • Saturday, June 24 at 10:30 am given by Joel B.Sign Up
  • Wednesday, June 28 at 10:30 am given by Don M.Sign Up
  • Saturday, July 1 at 10:30 am given by Joel B.Sign Up
  • Monday, July 3 at 10:30 am given by Joanna H.Sign Up
  • Tuesday, July 4 at 10:30 am given by Don M.Sign Up
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Notes

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.

 

Location

Meet in front of entry gate to Japanese Tea Garden, Golden Gate Park music concourse.

 

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Please note: Private groups tours required for groups of 8 or more.