Not crowded, very good view of the bridge. Nice easy walk to see the skyline, bridge and mountain. There is an old bunker that made it interesting. Restrooms are availble which is a bonus. read more

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Great view, I always bring visitors here or Kirby cove. Not a long hike so I'd say you could bring kids. But it is a hike. read more

Slackers Hill - Hiking Near Me - Sausalito, California

Steep, short climb to be above the clouds and Golden Gate You will be above the clouds and high on the mountaintops at the end of this hike. Dress for warmth as it's cold and windy up there even if it's sunny on your drive up. You will be panting at the top, but if you take it slow, anyone can do this hike. Take your time enjoying the view at the top! read more

Slackers Hill - Beginning of the hike - Hiking Near Me - Sausalito, California

Come for the view, you can see for miles and miles on a clear day but don't get too disappointed if it's foggy because that happens a lot up here. You can see Mount Tam, Mount Diablo, Angel Island, the city, etc. in the distance. The hike is only a mile so good if you don't have a lot of time or don't want to do a full headlands hike. While short, the trail is a actually a bit steep. It doesn't look it at first but the incline was constant. I don't think it was too bad but I wouldn't recommend it for people that can't walk far or are looking for more of a walk than a hike. For that I think Hawk Hill is better because the walk up is easier. Parking for the shortest route is at Coastal Trail Parking but there are other trails that lead here too. read more

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This hike does have a good amount of stairs. The views are beautiful. We came in Feb in the morning it was extremely windy and a little foggy. If you start in Sausalito you can park at the park and ride. We saw horses. People had dogs. Lots of runners. Good amount of mountain bikers. It took us about 2 hours. I would like to come back on a more clear day but it was still beautiful read more

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I don't know if this hilltop was named after a military hero or if it describes the type of hiker who scales it. It looks like the type of expanse where you could hang out for hours on end under the influence of whatever you want. Other than the tippy-top of Twin Peaks, it's also one of the few places around the bay where you can get a 360-degree panoramic view of the bay without straining your neck. You just need to do a pirouette with your smartphone, and unlike Twin Peaks, you're not likely going to run into anybody else performing the same ballet move. That's because all the tourists are below at Battery Spencer getting a close-up of the Golden Gate Bridge (review: https://bit.ly/3Dgm43d). To get to this spot, you follow the same winding road you take to Battery Spencer, McCullough Road, until you hit the roundabout at Conzelman Road. Instead of veering left toward the bridge, you veer right and quickly turn into a small gravel parking lot with a restroom. The trail starts there and requires crossing McCullough to get to the beginning of the rocky ascent. It's a well-defined path, a bit of a climb but only half a mile to the flat hilltop. The views are great - though the Golden Gate Bridge is partially hidden by a lower hill in that direction. If you're more of a hiking fanatic, there are longer options like following the path alongside Conzelman Road from Battery Spencer or taking the SCA Trail from even lower in the hills. I prefer the shorter route as the hike was a more efficient use of time and not very taxing. If you prefer to be away from the crowds to get your panorama shots, this would be the place to do it, whether you're a slacker or not. RELATED - Up for a hike? Here's a collection of trails I've walked and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2OrC8nU read more

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Quick hike but definitely not for slackers!! It was so worth making it to the top and the beautiful views along the way. We were the only ones on the trail and enjoyed the cool breeze along the way and at the top. I highly recommend you check this out!! read more

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Very very steep but view worth it. Our senior pups got tired so we didn't make it to the top but fabulous views of SF from the back read more

Slackers Hill - View coming down - Hiking Near Me - Sausalito, California

Easy short hike (walk?) from the parking lot to the top of the hill. Parking lot - limited parking space but a lot of road side parking available. Bathroom - At the parking lot. One stall. Smelly (normal). Toilet paper available. No water. Hike - 10 minutes one way. Up hill. Easy. View - Super awesome. You can see the whole downtown San Francisco. Both Bay Bridge and Golden Gate Bridge are visible. Tip - Make sure you pick a good clear day to visit. We came here once when it's foggy and you cannot see anything at all. Not even the GG Bridge!!! read more

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Heard a lot of good reviews about this hike, so of course visiting SF I needed to come try it. I came with my gf and friend and it was probably just our luck but we came up on the most foggiest day. We tried to park before the sun came out, but we had issues finding it because it was pitch black and supper foggy, so we ended up waiting until there was some light to look for where the hike was. To help others visiting of looking to do this hike I have posted some pictures to help you find the trail and parking. When we got to the top we couldn't see the spectacular view of the Golden Gate Bridge that everyone was posting and ranting about that's why I gave it a 4/5 star. The hike was nice and short. It took us about 15 minutes. Be warn, what everyone says about it being a killer steep hike. They are right. I workout regularly and my booty was burning! Hopefully I'll able to do this hike again and see/capture the view everyone has been posting. read more

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This was a 6 mile trek and wasn't extremely easy. It's gets easy if you do have your trekking poles handy. We did see a coyote stand in the middle of nowhere and did hear it howl when approaching the bobcat trail. Karl the fog was all over and was quite windy and we had no view at all. Golden Gate Bridge was just not visible, will do this trail once again just for the view but I still had fun loosing some calories. read more

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BEWARE THE TICKS! Slackers Ridge Trail was definitely not for slackers. The .4 mile trek all uphill (31 floors) was no joke but the view was incredible. Biggest downside was the amount of ticks our dog picked up along the trail. We're still finding them hours later. read more

Slackers Hill - Hiking Near Me - Sausalito, California

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Amazing short little hike. Starts next to the outhouse. Beautiful views of the bridge and city (Karl the Fog allowing) above all the other tourists parking on the side of roads. Will be a tough incline if you're a true slacker or not in great shape. Totally doable if you take it slow, though, because it's just over a mile there and back. read more

Slackers Hill - Hiking Near Me - Sausalito, California

Amazing views definitely recommend!!! Bike is not too long easy for all and the views are just spectacular of the Golden Gate Bridge and of San Francisco. read more

Beautiful views awarded to those that can hike less than 1 mile with a short, but moderately steep incline. Despite the trailhead being a stone's throw from one of the most heavily-visited tourist spots in the Bay Area (the Golden Gate Bridge overlook on Conzelman), the trails are usually almost empty and a short steep climb leads to a vantage point with exceptional views. From this trailhead you could make a 3 mile loop of the roadside path along Conzelman combined with Coastal Trail. Even though the roadside path abuts Conzelman, views to the Golden Gate should provide some compensation. Or take Coastal Trail to the west, drop down into Rodeo Valley and climb on Rodeo Valley Trail to SCA Trail. The return route passes over the Baker-Barry Tunnel before skirting Slacker Hill to the trailhead. This option is about 4.6 miles. The summit is gorgeous (and a bit spooky in the fog), but can be chilly, so dress accordingly. The gated fire road begins a sharp and rocky ascent -- look uphill to the right at the huge boulder hanging off the hillside. After climbing about 1/4 mile, you'll reach a signed junction. Turn right, following the sign to Slacker Ridge. read more

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This is a place I have gone to frequently... I love to see the sunrise... God's creation is so beautiful. read more

Slackers Hill - Panoramic of the Holden Gate Bridge - Sunrise 12/31/2018 - Hiking Near Me - Sausalito, California

This hill is not for "slackers". It has a steep incline. Incredible panoramic views from the top. A short, must-see. We were the only ones there. Spent a few minutes getting cool, foggy pics of the Golden Gate. read more

Slackers Hill - Golden Gate in fog - Hiking Near Me - Sausalito, California

Definitely a MUST if you visit to San Francisco like I just did from Chicago. Amazing photos to take with gorgeous views of the city, nature and the golden gate bridge. Idk why there arent many reviewers for this spot! 10 stars if I could read more

Amazing hill with a view of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco!! And Slackers Hill is not for the slacker hiker. It's a short distance, but it's has a steep incline. Well worth the shortness of breath upon arriving at the top. It prepares you for the view that also takes your breath away! I'm not super super fit. I'd consider myself fit but closer to the lazy side...and I could do the hike with a break or two. Convenient when you have a camera and "need" to take a photo. ;) The best views of any city can always be found outside of the city. Slackers Hill has a great vantage point and due to the steep climb, there are rarely many onlookers. We were the only ones up there on a gorgeous day while the rest of the park was crawling with tourists. There are also a lot of little stone sculptures in the ground. Look where you step for some creativity! read more

Slackers hill sure isn't for slackers! Pretty steep be ready for it to do a number on your calves if you're not used to it. Not the longest hike though so makes it easier in that regard read more

So pretty!!! Absolutely great pictures and views all along the hill, not as crowded as the actual bridge, and you can follow the path and walk down to Kirby Cove for closer shots of the bridge and San Francisco! read more

Quick, steep hike with a great view of the bay and bridge. There is a tiny parking lot with bathrooms, cross the rode and the hike is beyond the white gate. read more

Views are breathtaking and the surrounding hiking trails are great. The drive is amazing. Would do this again for sure.