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Winter guide to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Discover wintery things to do, waterfall hikes & more.

Steep Ravine Trail after winter rains.
Steep Ravine Trail after winter rains.

Ryan Curran White / Parks Conservancy

Winter is a magical time to explore the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), with crisp air, fewer crowds, and wet weather. If you're looking for a peaceful hike, wildlife-spotting, opportunities to get outside and give back, or simply enjoying the serene beauty, wintertime in the San Francisco Bay Area has something for everyone.

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Winter Events in the GGNRA

From park-wide volunteer weekends to candlelight tours of a Civil War-era military fortress, winter in the parks isn't a time for hibernation.