New Golden Gate Dozen Trail Connects 12 National Park Sites in San Francisco
Russell Bombon / Parks Conservancy
Thirteen-Mile Route, in Partnership with AllTrails and Featuring a Joyful Donut Mascot, is an Unforgettable Journey Among Golden Gate National Recreation Area’s Iconic Scenery and History
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, July 1, 2026 — The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy today unveiled the Golden Gate Dozen Trail, connecting 12 national park sites in San Francisco into one unforgettable route. The trail is featured on AllTrails thanks to a new partnership, making it easier to experience incomparable beaches, bluffs, history, and city views.
“The Golden Gate Dozen Trail is an invitation to get out, get moving, and see your favorite national park sites in a whole new way," said Christine Lehnertz, President & CEO of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. “We're proud to partner with AllTrails and add meaning to every mile through storytelling and connection."
The Golden Gate Dozen was created by the Parks Conservancy, the nonprofit partner of the National Park Service at the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). People can collect special stickers at the Presidio Visitor Center, Warming Hut, and Lands End Lookout featuring the trail’s joyful donut mascot, which celebrates community and sharing a “dozen” with friends and family.
"Trails are how many people first connect with the national parks, and only here could you see 12 national park sites in one day," said David Smith, General Superintendent of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. "The Golden Gate Dozen offers a powerful pathway to connect with the landscapes and history that define the GGNRA.”
The roughly 13-mile hike or bike ride stretches from Crissy Field to Lands End to Fort Funston. It includes beloved park sites like Presidio Tunnel Tops, Fort Point, Baker Beach, Ocean Beach, and Fort Funston in one epic journey. This connected route is destined to become an iconic experience for visitors locally and from around the world.
The Golden Gate Dozen is on AllTrails thanks to our partnership through the company’s Public Lands Program. AllTrails is the Parks Conservancy’s Official Partner for Connecting People to Urban National Park Trails. The collaboration helps spotlight the GGNRA and makes it even easier for people to discover and enjoy these national park sites. Throughout the route, visitors will find history and storytelling via the Parks Conservancy to enhance their experience.
"The Golden Gate Dozen is the kind of trail that shows why urban access to public lands matters,” said Pitt Grewe, AllTrails Head of Social and Environmental Impact. “A route that connects San Francisco’s rich history and unique ecology to its diverse community is a powerful reminder of what we're working to protect and make accessible for everyone. AllTrails is honored to help bring this experience to life."
Ready to lace up? People can find turn-by-turn directions for hiking or biking the route at parksconservancy.org/ggdozen. Everybody should get a chance to participate in this stunning trail, so visitors will find accessible options too.
For high-res images of the trail and the stickers, please reach out to the Parks Conservancy Media Team here.
Highlights of the Golden Gate Dozen
- Crissy Field. Discover Crissy Field’s marshland, bird life, beaches and panoramic views of San Francisco Bay.
- Presidio Tunnel Tops. One of the Presidio’s newest spaces offers iconic bridge views, food offerings and history at the Presidio Visitor Center.
- Fort Point. This free Gold Rush and Civil War era National HIstoric Site offers interactive exhibits and a unique vantage point under the Golden Gate Bridge.
- Golden Gate Bridge. Hike the trail to the Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center.
- Baker Beach. Head down its famous Sand Ladder to experience white sand, passing ships, and iconic bridge views. Keep an eye out for seals, Brown Pelicans and Brandt's Cormorants.
- The Presidio. Take a side trip on the Lobos Creek Valley Trail, featuring information about native dune habitats.
- China Beach. Take in views of the Marin Headlands in this quiet place named in honor of the Chinese immigrants who used the area as a campsite and anchorage for their fishing boats during the Gold Rush in the 1850s.
- Lands End. Learn about the history of the area as an Ohlone fishing site and stop by the Lands End Lookout to get a sticker.
- Sutro Baths. Explore the ruins where San Franciscans once splashed in salt-water pools and John Harris fought for civil rights.
- Sutro Heights. A sprawling garden on a hilltop overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this site features views of Ocean Beach and the city’s Sunset District, along with remnants of Adolph Sutro's former mansion residence.
- Ocean Beach. A 3.5-mile stretch with white sand, surfers and Snowy Plovers.
- Fort Funston. Previously a national missile defense site, today it’s known for breathtaking bluffs, hang gliders and as a popular place to walk dogs.
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About the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy is the nonprofit partner of the National Park Service, supporting the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Spanning 82,000 acres, including Muir Woods, Ocean Beach, and Alcatraz Island, the Parks Conservancy works to preserve these parks, enhance visitor experiences, and foster a community dedicated to conservation. Learn more at www.parksconservancy.org.
About the Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), one of the largest national parks in an urban area, preserves and enhances the natural, historic, scenic and recreational resources of the lands north and south of the Golden Gate for the education, enjoyment and inspiration of people today and in the future. It was established by Congress in 1972 as part of the Parks for the People movement. GGNRA spans three counties: Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo. With more than 15 million annual visitors, the park is both an international destination and a local treasure for the 7 million people who call the Bay Area home. Learn more at Press Kit - Golden Gate National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)
About AllTrails
AllTrails is the app for exploring the outdoors. We help people spend more time outside by connecting them to their next adventure. Home to the world’s largest outdoor community, with members and trails around the globe, you can find AllTrails in the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, and at alltrails.com.
