Rating:
Area: San Francisco Peninsula
Distance: 7 miles
Type: Out & Back
Difficulty: Medium
Elevation gain: 1,400ft (from 750 - 1,200ft)

Looming large over San Francisco and the northern peninsula, the wilderness preserve of San Bruno Mountain state and county park is home 2,750 acres of native flora and fauna including several endangered species.

We've previously explored the Summit Loop Trail which for the most part is nestled within the Guadalupe Canyon and surrounded by nothing but natural surroundings. In stark contrast, the Ridge Trail spends most of its time high above the urban sprawl, but provides grandstand views of the spectacular bay area geography.

In addition to our usual maps, you can use the 'Tangents' section to check out extra downloads detailing a more complete illustration of the park's resources.

Alternate Routes:
- Trailspotting: San Bruno Mountain Summit Loop
- Trailspotting: San Bruno Mountain Area Map (Google Maps)
- Trailspotting: San Bruno Mountain Area Map (Google Earth)
- Trailspotting: San Bruno Mountain Area Map (GPX)

Tangents:
- San Bruno State Park
- Find this hike in "101 Great Hikes" book by Ann Marie Brown
* add your flickr photos to the Trailspotting gallery with the tag trailspottingsbridge