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Scenic landscape view of Gerbode Valley in the Marin Headlands. Rocky boulders in the foreground frame the green expanse of the valley and mountains, and a pleasant sky with light clouds.
Gerbode Valley
Marin County

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.

A red and gray San Francisco Muni bus parked at a station in the Presidio
Transit to Trails: How to take public transportation to GGNRA parks

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.

Muir Woods
What Happens When a Massive Redwood Tree Falls

With the frequent and heavy rains, about a dozen coast redwoods have come down in recent months (winter of 2016-17) at Muir Woods. Learn what happens when a giant falls, how trail crews move a 10-ton redwood, and how the death of one tree gives life to so many other species.

Volunteers work with manzanita cuttings
Presidio Nursery
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Learn to grow and care for native plants while helping to preserve and restore your national park.

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Sunlight shines through canopy at Muir Woods
Fee Free Entrance Days at Muir Woods This Year

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. 

A group of interns identifying various native plant species
Internships & Fellowships

In partnership with the Student Conservation Association, the Parks Conservancy Pathways Program offers a variety of 6-9 month internship opportunities working with diverse teams across the parks.

Battery Townsley in the Marin Headlands
Battery Townsley Open House

Battery Townsley, at Fort Cronkhite, was San Francisco's most extensive--and most secret--World War II military fortification. Come visit and explore this labyrinthine battery.

Visitors at the Nike Missile Site
Nike Missile Site Veteran Open House

Veterans of the Nike program come to the site to share their stories with visitors and give guided tours of SF88 between the hours of 12pm - 3pm.

View of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Presidio of San Francisco from Fort Baker.
Op-Ed | Urban Gateways, Woven Into Daily Life

Gateway communities are the front doors of our National Park System, and the Bay Area is fortunate to have many. The GGNRA is just a bus, bike, or boat ride away for many living in San Francisco and neighboring areas. Read the Op-Ed by Parks Conservancy President & CEO Christine Lehnertz to see how we're delivering on the promise of these unique national park sites to build welcoming and belonging in local communities.

SF stairs.
All About SF's Stairways
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Come hear the city’s most knowledgeable authors, map makers, and influencers who have made SF’s stairways must-see destinations for locals and tourists, alike.

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