Dragonfly Creek to Fort Scott - Presidio
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Dragonfly Creek, Presidio, San Francisco 94129
Location: We like starting this Dragonfly Creek walk from the parking area on Kobbe Ave. near Upton Ave., across from the building marked Barnard Hall.
(Pay attention to signs and updates regarding parking and facility status, which may change due to construction, health and safety issues.)
Info links:
For all web links, if a link doesn’t jump directly, copy and paste into browser.
Presidio info link (Presidio.gov):
https://www.presidio.gov
Map links:
Presidio trail map (Presidio.gov):
https://www.presidio.gov/transportation-internal/Shared%20Documents/presidio-trails.pdf
Presidio general map and PresidiGo free shuttle map (Presidio.gov):
https://www.presidio.gov/transportation-internal/Shared%20Documents/Presidio%20Map.pdf
Distance:
We make about a 1.5 mile loop walk for this by starting at the parking lot across from Barnard Hall, and walking the paths and old stone bridge (parallel to Wool Ct. near the tennis courts) to Upton Ave., cutting through back roads to the open space of Fort Scott, and going to the Langdon Ct. Golden Gate Overlook, or the main Golden Gate Overlook on Lincoln Blvd., then returning past the Log Cabin on Storey Ave., going back across the charming stone bridge over Dragonfly Creek to return to parking.
Considerations:
General note: All information is subject to change based on current health and safety guidelines.
• It is usually possible to find a parking spot at one of the parking lots along Kobbe Ave. near Upton Ave. Temporary road closures may mean searching a bit up the road. Watch for paid parking kiosks which are required in many areas of the Presidio, though not all.
• Check the PresidiGo free shuttle service using the link above (scroll below the map for PresidiGo information).
• Toilet facilities, both full building facilities and port-a-potties, were available at on Fort Scott grounds near the ball park on our last visit.
• On any hike or walk, avoid contact with poison oak. Scrubs like Technu are helpful if exposed.
The trail:
If you want a charming, shady stone bridge, stone steps walk that offers a moody sense weather sunny or foggy, this is a walk for you. Makes one feel a bit like walking in a country scene in a British mystery show in places.
Dragonfly Creek itself does not stand out as a running creek so much as a green valley type area in a wilder part of the Presidio, with buildings at the distant edges, followed by the appearance of the tip of the Golden Gate Bridge when you reach the open space of Fort Scott.
We like starting from the parking lot across from Barnard Hall. From the parking lot, we find the steps that descend toward the tennis courts, which offer their own scenic pathways, often overgrown with grass and flowers, and passages past old building that offer a mixture of charm and slight spookiness.
Past the tennis courts, walkers arrive at the old stone bridge that is the hallmark crossing of Dragonfly Creek, running parallel to Wool Ct. near the tennis court area.
We saw a lizard, many lovely flowers, and a large heron on our last walk. There are often songbirds and birds of prey overhead as well.
There is a green valley, open space view in the middle of the old stone bridge. Once up the steps to Upton Ave., walkers amble through the quieter back streets over to Ralston Ave. which circles Fort Scott, and from there into the open Fort Scott grounds themselves.
Fort Scott offers a view of Mission Revival architecture and an opening view to the top of the Golden Gate Bridge. We make our way from through Fort Scott, stopping to notice the little castle structure near the picnic area by the ball park, and watching for the large heron who hangs out there.
We typically cross Lincoln Blvd. to check out the bridge from one or both Golden Gate Overlook sites, then walk along Storey Ave. past the Log Cabin and make our way back along Ralston or Upton to the stone bridge pathway leading back across Dragonfly Creek. We try to take a different path around the tennis courts and check out another moody dip down the stairs to a forest spot, then back up another grand set of stairs that takes us back to the parking lot across from Barnhard Hall.
This is not a long or difficult walk, but offers a variety of scenery and moods in a short distance.
(Dragonfly Creek to Fort Scott – Presidio Hike Notes were originally paired with the “Climbing Those Stairs” Insights post.)
Click Insights/Hike Update News for inspiring reflections. Browse hikes on the main Hikes page or on the Hike Search by Area page. Check out selected articles and interviews under Media. Click World Walks to see or share favorite family-friendly walks! Stay in touch with Lisa Louis and HikingAutism via Contact. See products with inspiring designs that support the efforts of HikingAutism under Support/Shop. The Links page lists a loose collection of helpful information links.
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Dragonfly Creek, Presidio, San Francisco 94129
Location: We like starting this Dragonfly Creek walk from the parking area on Kobbe Ave. near Upton Ave., across from the building marked Barnard Hall.
(Pay attention to signs and updates regarding parking and facility status, which may change due to construction, health and safety issues.)
Info links:
For all web links, if a link doesn’t jump directly, copy and paste into browser.
Presidio info link (Presidio.gov):
https://www.presidio.gov
Map links:
Presidio trail map (Presidio.gov):
https://www.presidio.gov/transportation-internal/Shared%20Documents/presidio-trails.pdf
Presidio general map and PresidiGo free shuttle map (Presidio.gov):
https://www.presidio.gov/transportation-internal/Shared%20Documents/Presidio%20Map.pdf
Distance:
We make about a 1.5 mile loop walk for this by starting at the parking lot across from Barnard Hall, and walking the paths and old stone bridge (parallel to Wool Ct. near the tennis courts) to Upton Ave., cutting through back roads to the open space of Fort Scott, and going to the Langdon Ct. Golden Gate Overlook, or the main Golden Gate Overlook on Lincoln Blvd., then returning past the Log Cabin on Storey Ave., going back across the charming stone bridge over Dragonfly Creek to return to parking.
Considerations:
General note: All information is subject to change based on current health and safety guidelines.
• It is usually possible to find a parking spot at one of the parking lots along Kobbe Ave. near Upton Ave. Temporary road closures may mean searching a bit up the road. Watch for paid parking kiosks which are required in many areas of the Presidio, though not all.
• Check the PresidiGo free shuttle service using the link above (scroll below the map for PresidiGo information).
• Toilet facilities, both full building facilities and port-a-potties, were available at on Fort Scott grounds near the ball park on our last visit.
• On any hike or walk, avoid contact with poison oak. Scrubs like Technu are helpful if exposed.
The trail:
If you want a charming, shady stone bridge, stone steps walk that offers a moody sense weather sunny or foggy, this is a walk for you. Makes one feel a bit like walking in a country scene in a British mystery show in places.
Dragonfly Creek itself does not stand out as a running creek so much as a green valley type area in a wilder part of the Presidio, with buildings at the distant edges, followed by the appearance of the tip of the Golden Gate Bridge when you reach the open space of Fort Scott.
We like starting from the parking lot across from Barnard Hall. From the parking lot, we find the steps that descend toward the tennis courts, which offer their own scenic pathways, often overgrown with grass and flowers, and passages past old building that offer a mixture of charm and slight spookiness.
Past the tennis courts, walkers arrive at the old stone bridge that is the hallmark crossing of Dragonfly Creek, running parallel to Wool Ct. near the tennis court area.
We saw a lizard, many lovely flowers, and a large heron on our last walk. There are often songbirds and birds of prey overhead as well.
There is a green valley, open space view in the middle of the old stone bridge. Once up the steps to Upton Ave., walkers amble through the quieter back streets over to Ralston Ave. which circles Fort Scott, and from there into the open Fort Scott grounds themselves.
Fort Scott offers a view of Mission Revival architecture and an opening view to the top of the Golden Gate Bridge. We make our way from through Fort Scott, stopping to notice the little castle structure near the picnic area by the ball park, and watching for the large heron who hangs out there.
We typically cross Lincoln Blvd. to check out the bridge from one or both Golden Gate Overlook sites, then walk along Storey Ave. past the Log Cabin and make our way back along Ralston or Upton to the stone bridge pathway leading back across Dragonfly Creek. We try to take a different path around the tennis courts and check out another moody dip down the stairs to a forest spot, then back up another grand set of stairs that takes us back to the parking lot across from Barnhard Hall.
This is not a long or difficult walk, but offers a variety of scenery and moods in a short distance.
(Dragonfly Creek to Fort Scott – Presidio Hike Notes were originally paired with the “Climbing Those Stairs” Insights post.)
Click Insights/Hike Update News for inspiring reflections. Browse hikes on the main Hikes page or on the Hike Search by Area page. Check out selected articles and interviews under Media. Click World Walks to see or share favorite family-friendly walks! Stay in touch with Lisa Louis and HikingAutism via Contact. See products with inspiring designs that support the efforts of HikingAutism under Support/Shop. The Links page lists a loose collection of helpful information links.
Check the Home page for the broader background story. If you’re not able to take one of these Northern California hikes, hopefully you can enjoy the photo galleries at the bottom of each hike page! Feel free to share and follow on Facebook at HikingAutism, follow on Twitter at @HikingAutism and Instagram at lisalouis777
