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Lake Merced (Spanish: Laguna de 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, Lowell High School, San Francisco State University, Lakeshore Alternative Elementary School, Stonestown ...
2. 1. 1467 reviews. Write review. Reviewers of Lake Merced Loop in San Francisco mention construction and detours, busy traffic, and a detour through a golf course. Some parts of the trail are near the highway, and there is a lot of walking on the highway if you do the whole loop. Recent reviews warn of fox tails in the vegetation.
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- San Francisco, California, United States
Apr 25, 2023 · Today, the lake has nearly returned to its original depth of 30 feet. The city now stocks Lake Merced with fish and allows fishing from its docks and piers in both the North Lake and South Lake. A ...
- Kelly O'mara
- Freelance Writer
This 4.5-mile paved trail encircles Lake Merced in southwestern San Francisco. The western leg of the loop is also referred to as the Lake Merced Measured Mile and is part of a larger, regional effort called Bay Area Ridge Trail. Along the route you’ll have views of this picturesque freshwater lake, which is popular with boaters and fisherman ...
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- Lake Merced Loop (San Francisco), San Francisco, CA, California
Fishing is permitted on both the North South Lakes. Please contact James Wheeler, San Francisco Recreation and Park, Manager of Leisure Services and Aquatics, at (415) 831-6833 or at james.wheeler@sfgov.org for current information regarding Lake Merced. History: Lake Merced is a dual lake system so large that it dwarfs all other lakes in and ...
Lake Merced. Lake Merced, a large freshwater lake in San Francisco’s southwestern corner, is the heart of 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.
May 8, 2014 · Distance: 4.2 - 4.5 miles. Elevation: <100 feet. Difficulty: Easy to moderate. Time: 1.5 - 2 hours. Dog Friendly: Yes, on leash. Hike Description. Lake Merced is located in the Lakeshore neighborhood in the southwestern corner of San Francisco. The Lake Merced loop is not the most scenic hike in San Francisco, nor it is the most peaceful.
