There’s a mix of paved paths and dirt trails, and you’ll go through some cypress and eucalyptus forests with views of Andy Goldsworthy's public artwork. TOTAL DISTANCE: 3.0 miles

This out-and-back trail overlooks the ocean with views of the Golden Gate Bridge and climbs over (you guessed it) old military batteries. TOTAL DISTANCE: 5.4 miles

We’ve already sung the praises of Glen Canyon for Outdoors Week, so get out there and see it! TOTAL DISTANCE: 2.4 miles

Since these two are pretty close, it’s easy to combine them into one megarun with some of the most amazing views of the city. TOTAL DISTANCE: 4.1 miles

Awesome vistas of the Golden Gate and Marin Headlands abound at Lands End on this out-and-back trail, but use caution—there are some steep, unprotected drop-offs. TOTAL DISTANCE: 2.5 miles

Ditch your shoes altogether and go for a barefoot jog on the packed sand. Ocean Beach out-and-back from Cliff House is about 6 miles, but if you want to go all the way out Fort Funston, be sure you time it at low tide or you’ll never make it past the rock embankments. TOTAL DISTANCE: 10 miles

At 318 acres, McLaren is the third-biggest park in the city. There are tons of hills, so even though the trails may be short, the elevation changes can definitely be tough. TOTAL DISTANCE: 3.4 miles

Golden Gate Park has a maze of criss-crossing trails, but pretty much all of JFK Drive has a dirt path running along its side. TOTAL DISTANCE: 6.6 miles

This is another twofer trail since the parks are so close to each other. Creepy side note: Buena Vista Park’s trails and drainage system are lined in part with headstones from the old SF cemeteries. TOTAL DISTANCE: 2.1 miles