The Wiggle, Bicycle route in Lower Haight, San Francisco, United States.
The Wiggle is a marked bicycle route in San Francisco that extends roughly one mile from Market Street to Golden Gate Park while gaining about 120 feet of elevation. The route follows a zig-zag pattern across multiple streets, using the gentlest grades available through the city's hills.
The path was originally a valley route used by Native Americans, later developed by Spanish settlers as a connection between Mission Dolores and the Presidio. From this early trail, an urban street system eventually evolved that cyclists today prefer for its gentle climb toward the park.
The route links downtown San Francisco with its western neighborhoods and is widely used today by cyclists seeking an easier climb. This path allows visitors to move between busy central areas and quieter districts.
Cyclists can follow the green pavement markings and street signs along Duboce Avenue, Steiner, Waller, Pierce, Haight, Scott, and Fell Streets throughout the route. The ride stays simple because the path remains clearly marked and easy to navigate.
The route traces the path of an old watercourse that once flowed through the Sans Souci Valley before the city built up around it. This natural water channel determined the gentle slope that cyclists appreciate today.
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