Historic Route. The historic route enters San Francisco to the east of Lake Merced and proceeds north several miles to Mountain Lake, located in the southernmost portion of the Presidio of San Francisco. Mountain Lake is the base camp from which Anza explored the area that was eventually to become the City of San Francisco. The area traversed by the trail route is heavily urbanized. Federal Components
High Potential Route Segments
Historic Sites
Interpretive Sites
Recreational Trail
Potential exists for a continuous equestrian route, although discussions with the City Parks Department indicate that this route would not be marked as a permanent trail, but would be available on a permit basis. A connection with San Mateo County would have to be worked out. The recently completed Master Plan for Golden Gate Park shows an alignment for the Anza Trail. The trail enters San Francisco County on an existing trail on the west side of Lake Merced and connects with the horse trail on the east side of Sunset Boulevard to Golden Gate Park, follows bridle trails through the park to Park Presidio Boulevard and Fulton Street and follows the horse trail on the east side of Park Presidio Boulevard to Mountain Lake Park. This part of the horse path crosses several busy east-west streets, a safety concern to the Parks Department. From Mountain Lake Park to the Golden Gate Bridge Area, the NPS has designated a hiking trail tracing the route of the Anza expedition. Equestrian use in this area is limited. Parts of the historic route within parks have designated bicycle paths. A continuous bicycle route can be identified with the Bicycle Advisory Committee. Auto Route (marked)
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