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Prayerbook Cross

Tourist attraction Historical landmark

👍👍 Well worth visiting , but even better if you know the history. The reason it is hidden is because the creator of Golden Gate Park didn’t like it so he had trees planted all around to hide it right after it was dedicated. People often mention cross,


Address

San Francisco, CA 94118

Contact

(415) 831-2700

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (42 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 5 AM to 12 AM
  • Saturday: 5 AM to 12 AM
  • Sunday: 5 AM to 12 AM
  • Monday: 5 AM to 12 AM
  • Tuesday: 5 AM to 12 AM
  • Wednesday: 5 AM to 12 AM
  • Thursday: 5 AM to 12 AM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 4021095 g. 2 years ago on Google
    Well worth visiting , but even better if you know the history. The reason it is hidden is because the creator of Golden Gate Park didn’t like it so he had trees planted all around to hide it right after it was dedicated.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matty B. 1 year ago on Google
    It’s hard to emphasize how truly large, and how completely obscured by trees this cross is. It’s certainly one of the stranger oddities in Golden Gate park.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Michael Wu P. 2 years ago on Google
    This cross on the hill top is another nice serene walk in the Golden Gate Park. There is nothing much around it though.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ken W. 6 years ago on Google
    You can barely see the cross in this photo that I took while running along JFK.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bekah B. 4 years ago on Google
    I never knew this was here. I took a random trail off the main path and it led me to this hill with the cross on it. It’s a really cool monument. You can see a lot from the top as well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Clay M. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful large 19th century cross in an unexpected spot
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shivakumara N. 1 year ago on Google
    Huge cross set in hill top. Not much around except huge trees

  • 5/5 Obie T. 1 year ago on Google
    Small hike up a hill to a small little peaceful place of relaxation. Not busy, and surprisingly easy to get to!

  • 3/5 Eric M. 2 years ago on Google
    Easy hike right off JFK Drive.

  • 5/5 Anna Z. 2 years ago on Google • 98 reviews
    Everything in the area is cute and very romantic😻


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