Rob Hill to Baker Beach

Down the Presidio’s Connector Trail (208 steps; top at Immigrant Point Overlook) to Lincoln, first six pix, then across the street to descend the Sand Ladder.

The Sand Ladder has over 200 log steps but you’ll probably get a different staircount each time as some will be totally covered with sand: 7 thru 24.

West a little way to ascend a shorter one (43 steps): 25, 26, 27, 28.

Along the trail atop Battery Chamberlin (pic 29) and through the picnic area with its dunes, trees, and good cooking aromas. Last pic, a Baker Beach “green roof.”   

A little way uphill from the westernmost parking area is a bus stop for the crosstown #29. 

1. Down the Connector Trail from Immigrant Point Overlook

2. A trail to the left leads to the Baker Beach Apts.

3. Down from the main stairway heading north

4. A welcoming bench, right

5. Top of the Sand Ladder upper left corner; Batteries to Bluffs Trail to right

6. Foot of the Connector Trail center

7. Top of the Sand Ladder

8. Starting down

9. Not steep right at first

10. Over 200 steps

11. Be sure to check out Fort Funston's Ocean Beach steps too

12. Log steps are sand-covered

13. An excellent workout, especially climbing back up!

14. Looking back up

15. Listening to the crashing waves; enjoying the warm sun

16. Closeup of the logs

17. Down to the foot

18. Looking up from the foot

19. Lincoln Blvd. down to Baker Beach

20. A beloved and much-used Stairmaster

21. Count 'em for yourself. This time I got a conservative 224 steps.

22. Love the green on both sides

23. Batteries to Bluffs Trail is above to the left

24. Sideview

25. A little way to the west, this shorter one

26. Sandy logs like her big sister

27. About 43 steps for this one

28. Top of the shorter stairway

29. A view to the east

30. A "green roof" at the Baker Beach picnic area