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Echoes of Gold Rush & Ancient Passages
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Travel back to the city's early days as you uncover its historical hidden spots. The walk takes you through old alleys, past enduring landmarks, and into the legends tied to the city's oldest streets, revealing the stories behind its famous face.
Along the way
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Portsmouth SquareBegin your journey in the historic heart of San Francisco, where the city's first American flag was raised and the Gold Rush era truly began, surrounded by plaq
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Ross AlleyStep into one of Chinatown's oldest and most famous alleys, a vibrant passageway known for its historic murals, the Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory, and a pa
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Waverly PlaceDiscover the 'Street of Painted Balconies,' a picturesque alley adorned with ornate pagoda-style facades and historic temples, offering a serene glimpse into Ch
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Saint Mary's SquareFind tranquility in this peaceful urban park, featuring a striking statue of Dr.
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Old Saint Mary's CathedralMarvel at California's first Catholic cathedral, a majestic brick edifice consecrated in 1854, which remarkably withstood the devastating 1906 earthquake and fi
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Hotaling PlaceTraverse this historic cobblestone alley in Jackson Square, famously home to a whiskey warehouse that miraculously survived the 1906 conflagration, preserving a
The route
Distance3.6 km
Walking≈ 52 min
Running≈ 24 min
Climb↑ 41 m
RouteCircular
A 3.6 km circular route from San Francisco to walk, run or cycle, with 41 m of climbing.