A Walk Across the Golden Gate Bridge

Monday, 19 May 2025

It is possible to walk across the Golden Gate Bridge. The best starting point is the Vista Point parking lot on the north end of the bridge, accessible only from the north-bound lanes of US-101. Round-trip distance is about 3 1/2 miles - about a 2 hour walk if you stop to enjoy the view and take photos. There is no shade, usually quite breezy, and the noise from six lanes of traffic is considerable. We should have brought ear plugs.

The view from Vista Point - from far left: Alcatraz, San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, downtown San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge.

Golden Gate Bridge as seen from Vista Point.

Sue at the northern tower, looking south.

View from bridge: Alcatraz, Bay Bridge, San Francisco.

Alcatraz

Golden Gate Bridge as seen from the southern end.

Looking north from the middle of the bridge. Pedestrians share the sidewalk with 2-way bicycle traffic.