Urban Trek 2 - Enjoy an Eco-Friendly Hiking Tour of San Francisco



Fort Mason (1:02 mins)



Golden Gate (1:01 mins)



Crissy Field (1:01 mins)



Palace of Fine Arts (1:01 mins)






Meeting Place and Time:
Next to the painting across from the San Francisco Visitor Information Center entrance located at 900 Market Street, on the lower level of Hallidie Plaza, next to the cable car turntable at Market & Powell Streets. Take the escalator in front of the Forever 21 store down to the lower level. Meeting time will be 9:30 am.


Included with price of the Urban Trek
  • An Urban Trek Leader with informative commentaries about the sites you will visit.
  • Two-way radio for use during the Urban Trek when necessary. (Note: $10 will be charged if lost.)

Not included with price for the Urban Trek
  • Cost of fare for MUNI.  Estimated cost for entire Urban Trek is $6.00.
  • Cost of meals and snacks during the Urban Trek. Trekkers are free to choose where to have a meal within the boundaries of the trek vicinity. Meals can cost from $6 to $25 depending on the place the trekker chooses. There will be a variety of places to choose from.

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San Francisco
Urban Trek 2 - Golden Gate Bridge, Fort Mason, Marina, Crissy Field & Palace of Fine Arts 

(Offered Mondays & Fridays only, starts 9:30 am)

Urban Trek 2 focuses on the Golden Gate Bridge ("GGB") and its history. Guests will have the chance to walk to the south tower of the GGB. Historical information will also be given on the other places included in the trek: a) Fort Mason - where guests can have a hilltop view of the GGB; b) Marina Green - where guests can have a shoreline view of the GGB, Angel & Alcatraz Islands; c) Crissy Field - walk this former airfield restored into a tidal marsh and Fort Point (when open) where you will be right under the GGB; d) Palace of Fine Arts - the last remaining structure from the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition. Lunch will be at Chestnut Street in the Marina District where there will be a variety of restaurants to choose from. Or maybe on a warm and not too windy day we might have lunch at picnic tables overlooking the GGB. As an added bonus, guests will get a brief history about Union Square, Muni and other historical events that occurred in San Francisco.

Summary of points of interest included with San Francisco, Urban Trek 2:
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  • Rides on MUNI Metro & electric buses
  • Fort Mason
  • Hilltop view of the bay and Golden Gate Bridge
  •  Marina Green
  • Panoramic shoreline view of the bay, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Angel Island
  •  Marina District
  • Chestnut Street – lunch break
  • Crissy Field
  • Beaches
  • Tidal marsh
  • Fort Point – under Golden Gate Bridge(when open)
  • Palace of Fine Arts
  • Union Square
Estimated end time will be 4:00 – 4:30 pm.


Please note that reservations are not guaranteed until a confirmation number has been provided to you.

Price:
$35.00* - 21 years old and over
$30.00* - Under 21 years old (ID required)

Cash only, collected at the start of the Urban Trek.

*Discounts apply for two or more Urban Treks.



Crissy Field



Palace of Fine Arts
HELPFUL TIPS

The Urban Trek Walking Tour of San Francisco is done in a way to make it as easy as possible for anyone to complete the Urban Trek. Most walks are done at a normal pace for approximately 15 minutes before a rest period. Uphill walks are made as infrequent as possible. However, most parks like Alamo Square are atop a small hill to get the benefit of the best views of the City. Lunch break is about an hour to give the group time to enjoy a relaxing meal and some time to window shop. Most stops have public rest rooms available.

What to bring for the Urban Trek
  • Exact change for the MUNI fare. The MUNI fare is $2.00. Dollar bills are not accepted at the MUNI Metro fare gate but change machines are available.
  • Money for snacks and/or a meal.
  • Your mobile/cell phone, if you have one.
  • Snack or fruit in case you get hungry before lunch.
  • Sunscreen and a small bottle of water.
What to wear for the Urban Trek
  • Comfortable and sensible walking shoes because there will be a lot of walking.
  • Dress in layers. San Francisco weather can vary greatly from morning to afternoon and from neighborhood to neighborhood. You can remove or add a layer as needed.
Other helpful tips
  • Have a good breakfast before the Urban Trek
  • Anything you carry should not be too heavy that it will become a burden over the duration of the Urban Trek.
Physical requirements
To be able to complete the Urban Trek for San Francisco, you must be in good enough physical condition to do all of the following without assistance:
  • Walk at a normal pace for at least 20 minutes before resting.
  • Walk uphill (10-18% grade) for at least 1 City block.
  • Must be at least 18 years old. Minors should be accompanied by an adult.

Detail of Urban Trek – San Francisco #2
  • We will meet at 9:30 am next to the painting across from the San Francisco Visitor Information Center entrance located at 900 Market Street, on the lower level of Hallidie Plaza, next to the cable car turntable at Market & Powell Streets. Take the escalator in front of the Forever 21 store down to the lower level.
  • After a brief orientation, we will take the MUNI Metro from the Powell Street station to the Van Ness station. The Trek Leader will explain the MUNI Metro system and give a brief history of MUNI.
  • Upon exiting the Van Ness station, we will take a MUNI bus to our first destination. The Trek Leader will explain the role Van Ness Avenue played in the 1906 earthquake. Along the way, we will pass through City Hall, Davies Symphony Hall, and the War Memorial Opera House.
  • We will walk to the Marina Green where we will see sailboats and yachts docked. We will have another fabulous view of everything but this time from the shore.  We will have a short break to take more photos. The Trek Leader will give some history about the 1989 earthquake that affected much of the Marina District. (Click here for link to photos)  (Click here for link to videos)
  • We will walk through the Marina District. At  approximately 12:00 Noon we will reach Chestnut Street were will have have our lunch break. Our lunch break will be about an hour to also give time to window shop or just enjoy the atmosphere of this neighborhood.
  • After lunch, we will take another MUNI bus to our next destination, the Golden Gate Bridge where we will walk the bridge to the south tower.
  • After our bridge walk, we will take a trail down to Crissy Field, a former air base, were we do a lot of walking. We will see beaches, tidal marsh, and Fort Point (when open). At Fort Point, we will be practically right below the Golden Gate Bridge. We will have a short break to rest at the Warming Hut where they serve snacks and beverages. There will be ample opportunities to take photos. (Click here for link to photos)  (Click here for link to videos)
  • We will then proceed to the Palace of Fine Arts, which is the last remaining structure from the 1915 Panama-Pacific World Exposition. This place will seem like we are in some other place. We will take a rest by the pond before we proceed to our last destination. (Click here for link to photos)  (Click here for link to videos)
  • We will take our last MUNI bus ride to Union Square. On our way, we will pass North Beach and Chinatown.
  • This Urban Trek should end at approximately 4:00 – 4:30 pm.

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