Philosopher's Way Trail

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1229 Mansell St
San Francisco, CA 94134

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4.53 reviews
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Annabelle R.
10/22/2024

The Philosopher's Way trail, designed by artists Peter Richards and Susan Schwartzenberg, goes in and around John Mclaren Park in SF. On a Thursday afternoon, I started my exploration of this...

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Joan W.
9/8/2025

The trail is around 2.7 miles and encompasses the whole park, so it is a good introduction if you've never been to John McLaren Park before. There are stone markers with a triangle that direct you...

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Gabriela H.
1/19/2025

This is one of my favorite hikes! I do it often too since I live close by. Rarely see anyone on the trails although lately I've been running into a bunch of mountain bikers. Best kept secret in SF!

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