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Battery Townsley "pond" in a former gun emplacement

Coastal Trail Marin Hike

Marin Headlands

Rodeo Beach

Rodeo Lagoon

Fort Cronkhite

Difficulty Level: Easiest

Trail Length: 1.90 miles round trip

This mellow hike was a joy in spring: wildflowers everywhere, great views, no fog. We chose the hiker-only trails where we could, but bike routes cover similar ground.

Visitors hike up the Coastal Trail from Rodeo Beach

Coastal Trail to Hill 88

Marin Headlands

Rodeo Beach

Rodeo Lagoon

Fort Cronkhite

Difficulty Level: Moderately Strenuous

Hill 88, towering 1,053 feet above Rodeo Beach, is reached via a 2.5-mile segment of the Coastal Trail. It starts flat but features a steep climb. Along the way, you'll pass Battery Townsley and ascend Wolf Ridge. A spur trail takes you to former gun emplacements and bunkers.

Crissy Field Waterfront Walk

Crissy Field

Difficulty Level: Easiest

Trail Length: 2.00 miles round trip

Restored in 2001, Crissy Field wasted no time in becoming a San Francisco icon and a gem of the Parks Conservancy. The former military airfield now sports a clean, smooth promenade with views of the Golden Gate, Alcatraz, and the North and East Bays.

Seal Rocks seen in the Pacific Ocean near San Francisco's Lands End.

Fall 2023 Gateways: News and photos from the GGNRA

Here are some extras from the Fall 2023 issue of Gateways, the member newsletter of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. If you're a member, you got the entire colorful newsletter delivered straight to your mailbox. Not a member? Join today!

The Golden Gate Bridge as seen from China Beach.

San Francisco’s China Beach: The Eras Tour

China Beach, the small, sandy cove nestled between Baker Beach and Lands End, isn’t just a hidden gem, it’s a prized jewel.

A view from Crissy Field looking out through buildings and palm trees at the Golden Gate Bridge.

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Lands End: How to find its hidden secrets

A sign at Lands End states: "Terrains that have been shaped by human activity in response to nature have a name—cultural landscapes." Here's a sampling of what you can learn on one of our member tours of the area.