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Gradual descent to the surf at China Beach
China Beach Stairs
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Trail Length: 0.11 miles round trip

Access to the beach is via a paved drive or stairway down from the parking lot to water level.

Mission blue butterfly
Milagra Ridge Trail
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.20 miles round trip

Surrounded by urban development in Pacifica, Milagra Ridge forms what biologists call an island ecosystem. Despite this isolation, this 250-acre park hosts a surprising diversity of natural resources. It is home to threatened and endangered species like the mission blue and San Bruno elfin butterflies.

Golden Gate Maintenance Volunteers
Golden Gate Historic Landscaping and Maintenance - Presidio Shore - Master
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Help with vegetation management and site improvements at Sutro Heights and along the San Francisco shoreline.

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Muir Beach Overlook
Muir Beach Overlook Loop Trail
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Trail Length: 0.02 miles round trip

This trail to the Muir Beach Overlook offers breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and Marin County coastline.

Poppies overlooking Fort Cronkhite and Rodeo Beach
Hill 88 Trail
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.96 miles round trip

During the Cold War, anti-aircraft missile stations were constructed on the northern and southern sides of Rodeo Lagoon in the Marin Headlands. Radar sites were placed atop Hawk Hill and Hill 88.

Golden Gate Bridge views from the paths at Fort Mason
Bay Trail at Fort Mason
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Trail Length: 0.82 miles round trip

This segment of the Bay Trail, skirting the northern edge of Fort Mason, features lovely Golden Gate Bridge vistas and an overhead view of the piers and buildings of lower Fort Mason, the port of embarkation from which 1.6 million military personnel shipped out to the Pacific Theater.

Tennessee Valley Trail is perfect for the whole family
Tennessee Valley Trail
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.40 miles round trip

Tennessee Valley is an amazing offshoot of the Marin Headlands, with hiking trails that suit the whole family.

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Park Stewardship San Mateo - Rancho Corral de Tierra - Master
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Help protect endangered species and restore sensitive habitat while enjoying a day in the park.

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