Fort Funston Trail

599 Skyline Boulevard, CA
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7 Reviews
Fort Funston Trail
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Distance
1.81 miles
Elevation Gain
253 ft
Route Type
Loop

Features

Easy Parking
Beach
Dog Friendly
Scenic
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Added by Rachel Williams

Expansive, beautiful beach IN the city. Dunes carved with small foot trails. Take your dog to the beach and let him or her run free (off-leash!). Abundant sand dollar findings! There are several short trails for you guys to get a run in. Duration: Depends on where your feet take you.

Fort Funston is an SF gem I discovered when looking for a dog friendly hike near the city. Located west of Lake Merced, you'll find a gorgeous Northern California beach oasis where you and your dog can run wild and free :). Parking is located at the top of the park where you'll descend a steep set of stairs to the beach. Lots of small trails carved into the hillside to explore, as well was vast sandy flats to meander and stroll. Sunset is usually a less busy time here - plus you get some spectacular views!

If you're planning on staying out at the beach for a while, swing by BART Grocery & BBQ and grab a plate of Korean BBQ to take with you.

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Dominic Pascucci
11/8/2022
Go for the dogs, stay for the views
If you are a dog person this is the place to go. If you’re just out for a hike or stroll, you’ll still ...
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Shelby Adami
7/31/2016
Dog Heaven
Such a dog friendly place! So many dogs for your pup to play with, plenty of trails and ocean for your dog to play in. My dogs LOVE it here.
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Kimberley Mark
7/20/2016
Great for dogs
Lots of terrain - everything from paved walkways, to grass, to sand/surf.
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Megan Lucy
5/15/2016
Fort Funston's A Gem!
I used to take my dog here everyday when I was in college. Make sure to check out the "ruins" of the old forts ...
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Brian Fulda
3/30/2016
Where All The Dog Walkers Go
If you go here midday on a weekday, you'll probably see upwards of 50+ dogs. It's amazing. Many of the dog walkers in SF ...
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Clare Healy
10/2/2015
If you are one of the few people in San Francisco who doesn't have or can't have a dog, get your fix here! You ...
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Jill Carlson
2/12/2015
Like this spot. Lovers of funston should venture to the east bay to point Isabel---- my favorite dog spot in the bay!
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