Park Staff Picks

Plan your visit with expert tips, trail guides, and must-see spots in Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Discover top recommendations and insider favorites from Parks Conservancy and National Park Service to help you experience the Golden Gate National Recreation Area like a pro. From scenic trails to hidden gems along the coast, these hand-picked guides offer practical tips and inspiration for every kind of adventurer.

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Our Favorite Park Photos from 2016

We asked some of our most talented staff and volunteer photographers to share their favorite images from 2016. Read the backstory behind the photos, and find out what the photographers were thinking during each unforgettable moment in the Golden Gate National Parks.

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Trail Tracks: Our Favorite Park Jams

Music and song—like the Golden Gate National Parks—are wrapped around so many of our best memories. We asked park staff to share their favorite songs that evoke the landscape, the spirit, their adventures, and their work across the parklands. Check out these solid-gold hits at Golden Gate—then share your own!

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Five Family-Friendly Hikes in the Golden Gate National Parks

What’s the perfect dessert after a stomach-stretching Thanksgiving dinner? An exploration of some sweet trails in and around the Golden Gate National Parks, of course! Here are five hikes that will help your whole family work off that holiday meal.

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