How long is the hike up Angel Island?

There are two routes one following the Sunset trail, from the cove to the peak it is a little over 3 miles and 800 feet of elevation gain. The other route is to follow the North ridge trail to the peak this hike is about 3.5 miles and the same elevation gain but starts with 144 steps going up to the perimeter road.



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A easy to moderate 1.1 mile-round trip hike with an elevation gain of 200 feet.

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Angel Island is an easy day trip and a great way to spend some time outdoors away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Hiking, biking, and photography are its three key activities as you visit some of the historical buildings.

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Take a tram tour: If you want to see it all but don't want to hike, the best way to get around Angel Island is on the tram tours that leave from the cafe several times daily. Pick up your tickets inside. On this hour-long tour, you'll visit Camp Reynolds, the Nike Missile Site, Fort McDowell, and Immigration Station.

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You must have a good level of physical fitness. Most of this climb comes before the narrow spine of Angels Landing. If you are very fatigued by the time you get to this point, it only makes the hike more dangerous. Once you are on the spine, it is a very strenuous, sometimes technically challenging climb to the top.

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Angel Falls are spectacular any time of the year. The rainy season is between June and November when the waterfall's flow is the strongest. We visited in mid-December during the dry season, allowing us to swim under the waterfalls.

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The Angel Island Perimeter Loop is by far the most popular walk on, and thus the most trafficked, so getting there early is a plus. The 5.5-mile paved trail offers panoramic views of the entire San Francisco Bay, and will take a few hours.

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While the hike to Angels Landing is challenging based only on elevation gain, what makes it dangerous is the final ascent to the summit. The last half-mile of the trail is a ridge only a few feet across with steep drop-offs on either side.

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Head out on this 3.9-mile out-and-back trail near Fort Blackmore, Virginia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 44 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.

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The Final Climb to Angels Landing This is a good spot to practice using those chains before you get to the real drop offs. The middle section of the spine is where things really get interesting. There is a lot of exposure here. The trail narrows to just a few feet wide, with drop offs on either side.

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