San Francisco, CA - Headlands Loop - Triathlon Week

Robert G. · 12-27-2002, 01:04 PM

Ride Start:
Planter south side of Golden Gate bridge

Distance:
12 Miles

Ride Time:
1 - 1½ Hours

Difficulty:
Moderate +

Elevation Gain/Loss:
1,200 ft.

HILLS:
1 Moderate hill to top of headlands

ROADS:
Good

SCENERY:
Amazing views of Golden Gate and ocean

TRAFFIC:
Moderate

SERVICES:
Food and Bathrooms at Bridge. Bathroom at top of Headlands.

Description
This ride starts at the planter on the San Francisco side of the Golden Gate Bridge. After the bridge you turn left to start the climb up Conzelman Road - don't worry, it flattens out a bit as you climb. After reaching the top, you start a very steep, one way descent down the backside. Make sure to check your speed and be extra cautious while descending as some of the turns are sharper than they appear. After a long downhill, you will end up on Bunker road. Take Bunker road all the way until you reach the tunnel. Wait for the traffic light to turn and descend back to Sausalito Lateral road. A short climb gets you back to the bridge.

Turn by turn
Cross Golden Gate Bridge
Left on Conzelman Road
Stay left at junction with McCullogh Road
Go down the one-way
Right at Bunker Road.
Through Tunnel, stay right
Right on Sausalito Lateral road
Cross Golden Gate Bridge