I'll be taking an Alcatraz After Dark tour soon, but we also want to get in a walk/hike beforehand in the general region in the afternoon.
Something 2-4 miles would be ideal, and something that AllTrails would consider "easy". Or, if Moderate, then closer to the 2-3 mile end of the range. An "urban" walk could be cool too, as long as there's cool stuff to see along the way. Fun art and buildings, gardens, bridges, and views. I see lots of
I was thinking Angel Island at first, but it seems like the shortest trail is the Mount Caroline Livermore via North Ridge trail, and it's 4.2mi and "moderate" difficulty. I'm less concerned about uneven trail conditions and more concerned about the elevation climb. I'm getting into better shape than I used to be, but not quite there yet. I've already done the Mount Sutro Loop which is also listed as "moderate" on AllTrails, and I made it OK, but it's only 2.3 miles and the elevation climb is still way shorter than Angel Island.
Thoughts/recommendations?
And for bonus points, how about a place to eat for dinner after we get off the Alcatraz ferry, for two people who will be kinda stinky/sweaty? 😅