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Explore›San Francisco›Routes›Mission District → Golden Gate Park

Mission District to Golden Gate Park by bike

The SuperSafe™ route is 5.2 mi and takes about 34 min, with 70% on quiet streets and bike paths. It is mostly flat, with 197 ft of climbing.

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SuperSafe™

via Valencia Street, cycleway and John F. Kennedy Promenade

34 min
70% QuietMostly Flat

5.2 mi

CLIMB▲ 197 ft
DESCENT▼ 56 ft
  • Market to Ocean Beach
  • The Wiggle
  • Car-Free JFK
Why this route?Ride this routeView on map

Why this route?

Detours around the busy Martin Luther King Junior Drive and avoids the restricted turn from Mission Street onto 21st Street. The SuperSafe route mostly follows quiet streets and protected bike lanes, making for a more pleasant ride. It's about three minutes longer than the direct route.

SAFETY, BY DISTANCE

SuperSafe™5.2 mi · 34 min
45
Direct4.7 mi · 30 min
4532
  • Cycle route
  • Protected / quiet
  • Moderate
  • Busier road
  • Shared with pedestrians

AVOIDED ALONG THE WAY

  • !

    Avoids Martin Luther King Junior Drive and Nancy Pelosi Drive

    Busier roads or shared paths
  • ⦸

    Avoids dangerous junction Mission Street onto 21st Street


ELEVATION

197 ft of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 200 ft on the direct route.

SuperSafe™ 151 ftDirect 157 ft

About this route

The SuperSafe™ route from Mission District to Golden Gate Park spans 5.2 mi and takes about 34 minutes. This mostly flat ride involves a climb of 197 ft and a descent of 56 ft. About 70% of the journey is on quiet streets and bike paths, providing a more peaceful ride. Starting on 21st Street, Valencia Street, and McCoppin Street, the route guides you through Market Street, Duboce Avenue, and The Wiggle, before reaching the car-free stretch of John F. Kennedy Promenade. The ride concludes on Transverse Drive and Martin Luther King Junior Drive as you enter Golden Gate Park.

In comparison to the direct route, which is 4.7 mi and takes about 30 minutes, SuperSafe™ adds about 3 minutes to your journey. However, it avoids busier roads like Martin Luther King Junior Drive and Nancy Pelosi Drive, as well as the difficult junction at Mission Street. The ride finishes on John F. Kennedy Promenade, Transverse Drive, and Martin Luther King Junior Drive, offering a calmer approach to Golden Gate Park.

The route, street by street

  1. 21st StreetQuiet streets
    655 ft
  2. Valencia StreetBike path
    1 mi
  3. McCoppin StreetBike path
    322 ft
  4. Market StreetBike path
    1198 ft
  5. Duboce Avenue

Questions

How long does it take to cycle from Mission District to Golden Gate Park?

About 34 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 5.2 mi. The most direct route is 4.7 mi and takes about 30 min, with more of it on busier roads.

What is the safest way to cycle from Mission District to Golden Gate Park?

SuperSafe™ goes via Valencia Street, cycleway and John F. Kennedy Promenade, using Market to Ocean Beach, The Wiggle and Car-Free JFK. 70% of the route is on quiet streets and bike paths; the rest is short stretches with some traffic, mostly at crossings.

Is the ride from Mission District to Golden Gate Park hilly?

Not really. It climbs 197 ft in total, with no steep stretches.

Can I get turn-by-turn directions for this route?

Yes, in the Cyclemate app for iPhone and Android. Open this page on your phone and tap Open in Cyclemate: the route loads in the app, ready to start with turn-by-turn navigation from Mission District.

Is the Cyclemate app free?

Yes. Cyclemate is free to download on iPhone and Android, and SuperSafe™ directions and the live San Francisco map are included.

Why does the route change?

It is planned live on Cyclemate's San Francisco map, which picks up new bike paths, roadworks and closures, and reports from riders. When the streets change, so does the route.

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886 ft
  • Duboce AvenueBike path · Market to Ocean Beach · The Wiggle
    703 ft
  • Steiner StreetBike path · Market to Ocean Beach · The Wiggle
    611 ft
  • Waller StreetBike path · Market to Ocean Beach · The Wiggle
    480 ft
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  • Scott StreetBike path · Market to Ocean Beach · The Wiggle
    1035 ft
  • Fell StreetBike path · Market to Ocean Beach
    1453 ft
  • CyclewayQuiet streets · Market to Ocean Beach · Car-Free JFK
    1.4 mi
  • John F. Kennedy PromenadeShared path · Car-Free JFK · Market to Ocean Beach
    0.9 mi
  • Transverse DriveBike path · Car-Free JFK · Market to Ocean Beach
    1874 ft
  • Martin Luther King Junior DriveSome traffic
    297 ft
    • Cycle route
    • Protected / quiet
    • Moderate
    • Busier road
    • Shared with pedestrians
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