Lake Merced

Lake Merced Park - San Francisco, CA

Lake Merced is a freshwater lake in the southwest corner of San Francisco, in the U.S. state of California. It is surrounded by three golf courses (the private Olympic Club and San Francisco Golf Club, and the public TPC Harding Park), as well as residential areas, San Francisco State University, Fort Funston and the Pacific Ocean.

Lake Merced, is a 614-acre park that is popular with boaters, hikers, bicyclists, and birdwatchers. A 4.5-mile paved trail circles the lake’s perimeter; facilities include many picnic areas and a boathouse, fishing pier, and boat launch. It is also an important stop for migratory birds on the Pacific Flyway.

Lake Merced Trail Length : 4.5 Miles / 7 kms.

Type - Paved, Loop Trail.

Access - Around the Year.

Location : San Francisco, CA, USA