Pix from a few recent Presidio hikes...
El Polin Spring steps (69) up to Ecology Trail: 1, 2
Ecology Trail up to Inspiration Point Overlook: pic 3
Mountain Lake benches: pic 4
Marine Cemetery Vista steps (around 103): pic 5
Connector Trail up from Lincoln to Immigrant Point Overlook (208 steps): 6, 7, 8, 9
Batteries to Bluffs Trail (about 473 steps): 10 thru 17.
The Battery East Trail area will be getting a new overlook; some parts around here were fenced off. But the main paved trail is open as is the old stairway down to Crissy Field (153 steps): 18 thru 23
Park Trail up to the Cemetery Overlook (99 steps): 24, 25, 26
Cemetery Overlook: 27, 28, 29
Something different for the most recent walk. Curiosity had me circling round the Main Post area.
Took the #43 to its second stop inside the park and stopped in at the new Officers’ Club, just my second time since the renovation. It’s an attractive place but way too large for me. Used to like the coziness of the room just inside the front door — and ditto for the little gift shop that was there where one could browse and pick up free maps and info.
Headed north as far as I could go where years ago there were a couple of short stairways that descended to Crissy Field. I liked them. Was already familiar with the new tunnels because the #28 passes thru them on its way to the bridge area. Usually disembark at the second stop that takes me closer to the east trailhead for the Batteries to Bluffs Trail.
Now there’s super-sturdy fencing blocking off most of this upper north area. One place had flimsier fencing and in one spot someone could walk right out to the top of a tunnel; assume for construction purposes. I wasn’t the only one peering down at the highway and tunnels.
Looks like this project has a way to go yet. So thought I'd stop in for info regarding this at the visitors center that used to be near the Disney Museum. This time couldn't find it. Heard something about it moving but forgot when and where to. Guess I should’ve done more reading at the Presidio’s Webpage before visiting the area. But still cool to look down at the tunnels from above for a change.
Circling back, a familiar few steps down and short walkway led from the Main Post buildings onto the Ecology Trail, its east trailhead immediately behind the Inn at the Presidio’s back patio: 30 thru 35.
El Polin Spring steps (69) up to Ecology Trail: 1, 2
Ecology Trail up to Inspiration Point Overlook: pic 3
Mountain Lake benches: pic 4
Marine Cemetery Vista steps (around 103): pic 5
Connector Trail up from Lincoln to Immigrant Point Overlook (208 steps): 6, 7, 8, 9
Batteries to Bluffs Trail (about 473 steps): 10 thru 17.
The Battery East Trail area will be getting a new overlook; some parts around here were fenced off. But the main paved trail is open as is the old stairway down to Crissy Field (153 steps): 18 thru 23
Park Trail up to the Cemetery Overlook (99 steps): 24, 25, 26
Cemetery Overlook: 27, 28, 29
Something different for the most recent walk. Curiosity had me circling round the Main Post area.
Took the #43 to its second stop inside the park and stopped in at the new Officers’ Club, just my second time since the renovation. It’s an attractive place but way too large for me. Used to like the coziness of the room just inside the front door — and ditto for the little gift shop that was there where one could browse and pick up free maps and info.
Headed north as far as I could go where years ago there were a couple of short stairways that descended to Crissy Field. I liked them. Was already familiar with the new tunnels because the #28 passes thru them on its way to the bridge area. Usually disembark at the second stop that takes me closer to the east trailhead for the Batteries to Bluffs Trail.
Now there’s super-sturdy fencing blocking off most of this upper north area. One place had flimsier fencing and in one spot someone could walk right out to the top of a tunnel; assume for construction purposes. I wasn’t the only one peering down at the highway and tunnels.
Looks like this project has a way to go yet. So thought I'd stop in for info regarding this at the visitors center that used to be near the Disney Museum. This time couldn't find it. Heard something about it moving but forgot when and where to. Guess I should’ve done more reading at the Presidio’s Webpage before visiting the area. But still cool to look down at the tunnels from above for a change.
Circling back, a familiar few steps down and short walkway led from the Main Post buildings onto the Ecology Trail, its east trailhead immediately behind the Inn at the Presidio’s back patio: 30 thru 35.
1. Up from El Polin Spring to Ecology Trail
2. 69 steps
3. Ecology Trail down from Inspiration Point Overlook
4. Mountain Lake
5. Steps up to Marine Cemetery Vista
6. Connector Trail up from Lincoln
7. A left will take you to the Baker Beach Apts. and a forested area
8. 208 steps
9. Up to Immigrant Point Overlook
10. East trailhead for the Batteries to Bluffs
12. A message on the trail
13. Down from View Point
14. Center is Marshall's Beach Trail
15. Up the west side
16. I never get tired of this trail
17. 473 or so steps for the main trail alone
18. Low overhead tunnel, Battery East Trail
19. Continuing on the Battery East Trail
20. Now a paved walkway
21. Winding around
22. Old stairs down to Crissy Field
23. The wild roses are still here
24. Park Trail center
25. Park Trail
26. Up thru the forest to the Cemetery Overlook
27. Cemetery Overlook
28. Mountains in distance are Marin Headlands/Mt. Tam
29. Upper overlook benches
30. New tunnels
31. Looking down instead of riding thru
32. To the bridge
33. East trailhead for Ecology Trail
34. Inn at the Presidio
35. This stairway used to be concrete
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