Join the Trail Keeper Team!
Trail Keeper walks Lands End with her grandchildren (Photo: Tung Chee)

Become a Trail Keeper volunteer in the Golden Gate National Parks! Trail Keepers is a new and exciting volunteer opportunity through the Trails Forever Program.

Trail Keeper volunteers can enjoy a flexible, family friendly schedule, regular exercise, outdoor learning and skill development, all while supporting their beloved park site. By monitoring the trails, Trail Keepers collect important information for the National Park Service trails, maintenance and natural resources staff. Trail Keepers also play an important role in assisting park visitors with way-finding and site information. Get to know new trails, while enjoying old favorites.

Please join us for one of our upcoming orientations that will introduce you to the Trail Keeper volunteer role and the colorful history of specific National Park Sites.

Registration Required. This is not a drop-in program. Please fill out an application.

CONTACT INFORMATION: (415) 561-3086 or jgreene@parksconservancy.org for more details.

AGE/SKILLS: Ages 18 and up are welcome. No experience necessary - just a love for the outdoors and hiking trails. Training will be provided. Moderate ongoing commitment level required.

UPCOMING OPPORTUNITES: RSVP Required.
Contact: (415) 561-3086 or jgreene@parksconservancy.org.

MAY 30 - Informational Hike
Join us for an informational hike to learn more about the program.
Time: 10 AM - 11AM
Location: Marin Headlands Visitor Center

JUNE 13 - Orientation
Location and directions provided following the informational hike on May 30.
Time: 9 AM - 12:30 PM

JUNE 20 - Informational Hike
Join us in San Francisco for an informational hike to learn more about the program.
Time: 11 AM - Noon
Location: Lands End, San Francisco

JULY 11 - Orientation
Location and directions provided following the informational hike on June 20.
Time: 9 AM - 12:30 PM

OCTOBER 3 - Informational Hike
Join us in San Francisco for an informational hike to learn more about the program.
Time: 11 AM - Noon
Location: Lands End, San Francisco

OCTOBER 17 - Orientation
Location and directions provided following the informational hike on October 3.
Time: 9 AM - 12:30 PM

The Golden Gate National Parks Volunteer Program is a cooperative parkwide effort of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, the National Park Service, and the Presidio Trust.



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