Visitors enjoy the trail at Lands End Trails Forever logo: The brush rabbit Tools of the Trails Forever volunteer

Trails are the critical connectors of the Golden Gate National Parks, linking park visitors to this spectacular greenbelt north and south of the Golden Gate. The myriad trails in these parks form an extensive network that allows millions of people to discover the natural world and deepen awareness of the grandeur and fragility of our park landscapes.

The Trails Forever initiative, launched in 2003, is renovating and expanding park trails to build a world-class trail system and protect natural areas. By dramatically improving the way people experience and explore these wondrous places, Trails Forever is making the Golden Gate National Parks more welcoming and sustainable, while inspiring our sense of stewardship. The Trails Forever initiative is sponsored by the Parks Conservancy, the National Park Service, and the Presidio Trust. You can support the parks with an online donation by clicking here.

Trails Forever

National Trails Day VolunteerGolden Gate Challenge
In May and June, the Golden Gate Challenge asked visitors like you to explore trails and provide feedback about their experiences. Here's what you had to say.


National Park Service staff installing new directional trail signageOur Work
Trails Forever has launched a number of exciting trail and conservation projects throughout the Golden Gate National Parks.


volunteers working on a trail improvement projectVolunteer
Community volunteers play an important role in helping us monitor trail conditions, restore and build trails, and steward the Parks' natural areas.


people hikingHike
The Golden Gate National Parks boast of over 196 miles of hiking trails. We invite you to explore our trails.

 


group of volunteers at Sweeney Ridge on National Trails Day Community Sponsors
Trails Forever is made possible by the generosity of community partners and the 12,103 members of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy.

Keep Your Eyes Out For Trail Keepers

The Trail Keeper program allows volunteers to hike trails, monitor conditions and greet fellow park visitors. Feel free to ask them questions; look for Trail Keepers in their green shirts and clipboards. Interested in becoming a Trail Keeper? Check back in the spring 2010 for new opportunities.

Stay Up On The Trails

To learn about upcoming Trails Forever meetings, events, and the progress being made on our projects, as well as opportunities for community engagement and the latest fundraising news, download Trails Forever Update (PDF).