Attention, hikers. This wide-open valley through the rolling Marin Headlands is ALL views. Its five-mile loop connects to a network of other trails that rise and fall gently through grassland and coastal chaparral. Hikers, cyclists, and equestrians share Gerbode Valley.
Sometimes it can be tricky navigating from point A to point B, so we’ve outlined our favorite routes that offer ease of access and stunning park adventures.
The towering redwoods of Muir Woods are waiting for you! On eight days in 2026, all national parks and national monuments that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to US citizens, including Muir Woods in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Guided by our vision of Parks for All Forever, we are committed to making these public lands welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for everyone, now and for future generations. We need your help ensuring every park is preserved.
"Black Gold: Stories Untold" invites more than fifteen contemporary artists to reflect on the resilience, struggles, and triumphs of African Americans who lived in California from the Gold Rush to the Reconstruction period following the Civil War.
