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The Alcatraz Historic Gardens with the Power Plant seen in the background.
Events
Tue, Apr 22 10:00am-4:30pm
Alcatraz Island
Join us for a special Earth Day experience on Alcatraz Island, where history meets nature. Explore the island’s stunning gardens, discover sustainable gardening practices, and participate in a hands-on marine science activity that connects us to the health of San Francisco Bay.
Sign saying "Women Working" with a trail crew in the background.
Volunteer
Tennessee Valley Parking Lot
Come work alongside members of the NPS Trail Crew to help improve the trail systems of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. This space is designed to connect all women and their allies to nature.
Discovering local flora and fauna during the City Nature Challenge.
Events
Sat, Apr 26 10:00am-1:00pm
Lands End Lookout Visitor Center
Join us for the City Nature Challenge at Lands End!
Discovering local flora and fauna during the City Nature Challenge.
Stories
TBD
Come learn about your local parks and libraries!
A historic black-and-white photograph of a group of incarcerated musicians at Alcatraz Island playing in a prison band.
Events
Alcatraz Island
On Feb. 27, the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy will be highlighting untold stories of Black history on Alcatraz Island.
Volunteers work with manzanita cuttings
Volunteer
Presidio Native Plant Nursery
Join us for a transformative and restorative day at the Presidio Nursery!
Battery Townsley "pond" in a former gun emplacement

Difficulty

Length

1.90 miles round-trip
Trail
Volunteers Helping out at Fort Point
Volunteer
Volunteer
Presidio National Cemetery Overlook

Length

3.80 miles round-trip
Trail
Bootlegger's Steps up to the top of Mori Point

Length

1.41 miles round-trip
Trail
People enjoying the sunset from China Beach
Ongoing
Our Work
Cyclist pedals above Muir Beach

Length

7.70 miles round-trip
Trail
Dog walker takes her leashed dog through Oakwood Valley

Difficulty

Length

2.58 miles round-trip
Trail
Dias Ridge Trail

Length

6.14 miles round-trip
Trail
Dias Ridge Trail

Dias Ridge and Redwood Creek Watershed Loop Hike

  • Hikes
Hikes
A hiker looks out at scenic view of the pacific coastline from the Coastal Trail in Marin Headlands on a bright sunny day.

Difficulty

Trail
Lion statue at Sutro Heights Park

Difficulty

Length

0.93 miles round-trip
Trail
Hikers explore West Fort Miley

Difficulty

Length

0.38 miles round-trip
Trail
Ranger leads a demonstration at Battery Chamberlin

Difficulty

Length

0.15 miles round-trip
Trail
Gradual descent to the surf at China Beach

Difficulty

Length

0.11 miles round-trip
Trail
Bridge overlook off the Battery East Trail

Difficulty

Length

0.80 miles round-trip
Trail
View of the Golden Gate Bridge from Kirby Cove Road in the Marin Headlands.

Length

2.25 miles round-trip
Trail