BAY AREA RUNNING / Routes
15 Bay Area running and trail guides. Compare settings, plan a manageable outing, and check maps and conditions with the people who manage each place.
Each guide distinguishes official trail information from our suggested outing format. Distances may describe a whole trail, a one-way segment, or an approximate planning option; read the individual guide before comparing. These are resources for planning, not scheduled runs or live access reports.
A straightforward waterfront idea for a short outing before work, with a turnaround chosen to fit your morning.
Urban waterfrontBridge views and open water make a simple out-and-back feel like a proper escape from the screen.
Shoreline pathsA route through the heart of the Presidio, for runners who want a different perspective from the flat shoreline.
Paved path with gradesA park setting for conversation miles and a useful place to practice choosing effort over a watch reading.
Vehicle-free promenadeAn ocean-facing change of scene for a patient outing where the landscape, footing, and other visitors decide the pace.
Coastal trail; rugged sectionsAn iconic location with specific access rules. Plan a personal visit from official information, separately from our proposed marathon.
Shared bridge sidewalkA familiar Oakland setting for an easy social outing, with shorter turnarounds available when a full lakeside circuit is not the goal.
Urban lakeside pathsA Richmond shoreline option for open-air miles, with extra attention to shared space and the park’s dog-use rules.
Shoreline multi-use pathsA Fremont-area corridor for adjustable outings, with current trail works and surface choices worth checking before you commit.
Creek corridor; multiple surfacesA Fremont park outing where route choice can shift the day from an easy exploration to a hillier adventure.
Wetlands and hill trailsOpen sky, a change of scale, and room to choose a manageable route through Palo Alto’s shoreline preserve.
Shoreline trail networkA Mountain View shoreline idea with several possible connections and a strong reason to check current construction notices first.
Shoreline paths and trail connectionsA coastside change of scene for an unhurried outing, with the travel and return plan treated as part of the day.
Coastal pathA San José trail idea for a manageable after-work outing, with the exact section chosen before you leave.
Urban trail corridorA South Bay trail corridor with several access choices. Pick a specific section, then check the authority responsible for it.
Multi-jurisdiction trail corridorNo pages match those choices.
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