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Mount Davidson Paved Path, West Portal
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Mount Davidson Paved Path

  • 4.98 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now

A short but steep paved trail leading to San Francisco's highest natural point, offering sweeping panoramic views of the city and Bay. Expect a peaceful, open atmosphere with benches, a large cross landmark, and dog-friendly paths — great for quick hikes, photography, and fresh-air breaks.

Quick answers

Mount Davidson Paved Path in short

When is Mount Davidson Paved Path open?

Open 24 hours, every day.

When is the best time to visit Mount Davidson Paved Path?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Mount Davidson Paved Path indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Mount Davidson Paved Path?

45 Dalewood Way,San Francisco, CA 94127.

Right now · 1:45 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Sun's out
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now
monday
Open 24 hours
tuesday
Open 24 hours
wednesday
Open 24 hours
thursday
Open 24 hours
friday
Open 24 hours
saturday
Open 24 hours
sundayToday
Open 24 hours

Where and how

  1. 1 Mount Davidson Paved Path
  2. 2 Mount Davidson Hiking Path Entrance · 6 min
  3. 3 Edgehill Mountain Park · 11 min
  4. 4 Glen Canyon Creeks to Peaks Trailhead · 19 min
  5. 5 Ballast Coffee · 21 min
45 Dalewood Way, San Francisco, CA 94127(opens the map)DirectionsTo West PortalWebsitetrailspotting.com

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.9from 8 reviews

Known for

  • Morning walks
  • Photography
  • Nature walks
  • Scenic views
  • Walking trails
  • Dog friendly

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Casual
  • Family friendly
  • Solo friendly
  • Pet owners

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer. Sunglasses until 3 pm.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time
  • SunglassesUntil 3 pm