Hellman Meadow and Lloyd Lake – Golden Gate Park Waterfall loop from Internet Archive

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Hellman Meadow and Lloyd Lake – Golden Gate Park Waterfall loop from Internet Archive

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Hellman Meadow and Lloyd Lake – Golden Gate Park Waterfall loop from Internet Archive

01:54

7.21km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

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1.22 km

Conservatory of Flowers 🌺 Golden Gate Park

Highlight • Monument

Lush tropical vegetation in a historic classic glass house on the east side of Golden Gate Park. Entrance free first Tuesday of the month.

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1.61 km

Skate Park - RollerDisco in Golden Gate Park

Highlight • Structure

There is a happy place in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park that is heaven for Bay Area inline and roller skaters who like to boogie to the funky beat on wheels. Golden Gate Park has a rich history of skating that dates back to the late 1800’s. Way back then, the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department established a roller rink in the park and offered skate rentals. goldengatepark.com/6th-avenue-skate-park.html . After skating had spread throughout the park it was banned for a while, until the location at 6th Avenue and Kennedy Drive was officially dedicated and recognized as the home for outdoor roller skating in San Francisco since the roller disco days of 1979 when it was common to see 15,000 to 20,000 people flocking to the park to skate on car-free Sundays. The closed roads become a safe recreational paradise for runners, walkers, skaters, cyclists and others who were looking to escape the pressures of the fast paced city lifestyle and enjoy themselves in a lush, green, sylvan park environment.
Skatin' Place is free and available for skating every day. Busy every Sunday from noon to 5PM. Skaters gather here on Wednesdays from about 3PM to 5PM and on Saturdays from 1PM to 5PM. cora.org/skatinplace.htm

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2.60 km

Car-free JF Kennedy Drive - Golden Gate Park

Highlight • Cycleway

The eastern half of John F Kennedy Drive in Golden Gate Park is closed to vehicles, a quiet oasis of several miles for bikers, skaters, and pedestrians.

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3.46 km

Hellman Meadow and Lloyd Lake

Highlight • Natural

Quaint small lake fed by a stream pumped uphill and descending as an artificial waterfall. Across the street from Hellman's Hollow, the meadow hosting the annual "Hardly Strictly Bluegrass" festival, on the first long weekend of October on some 5 stages of free live music in Golden Gate Park, financed with a foundation grant by Warren Hellman, who loved music.

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3.88 km

Golden Gate Park Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Beautiful park in San Francisco. Great for cycling and jogging.

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4.13 km

Boat house 🛶 Stow Lake

Highlight • Rest Area

Stow Lake Boat House rents boats all year. A small cafe serves drinks and snacks, and across the road behind the building is a restroom complex.

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5.19 km

De Young Museum 🎨 & observation tower

Highlight • Monument

The De Toung Museum is worth a visit if you enjoy art. The museum is modern and very tranquil.
I can definitely recommend the café, which serves good lunches.

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