San Bruno Views – San Bruno Mountain loop from Cow Palace

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San Bruno Views – San Bruno Mountain loop from Cow Palace

Moderate

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runners

San Bruno Views – San Bruno Mountain loop from Cow Palace

01:12

9.61km

230m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Tips

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San Bruno Mountain State and County Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.71 km

San Bruno Views

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just below the highest point on the mountain offers the best views to the North and East. Be sure to turn around and take it all in.

Tip by

4.07 km

San Bruno Mountain

Highlight • Summit

Significant peak overlooking the south side of San Francisco and the northern edge of San Mateo county, with views from the Pacific to the SF Bay

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4.86 km

San Bruno Mountain State Park (Ridge Trail)

Highlight • Trail

This 2,400-acre park stands as an oasis of open space, right on the fringes of San Francisco. The highest point of the ridge is just over 1,300 feet (almost 400 meters) in elevation, and the views are great!

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7.74 km

San Bruno Mountain State & County Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

San Bruno Mountain Park is located in northern San Mateo County, California, adjacent to the southern boundary of San Francisco and borders the cities of Brisbane, South San Francisco, Colma …

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9.61 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.86 km

1.28 km

919 m

556 m

Surfaces

4.80 km