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Fort Funston
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Dipsea trail (Mount Tamalpais)
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Take our personality quiz and find out which trail in the Golden Gate National Parks you should explore!
Hiking with dog
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Looking for a prime spot to take your pup? Check out our top picks for Rex-reation!
California newt
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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. The views offshore on a clear day are amazing, and the highlight was seeing a pond full of California newts in a...
Scenic view of Mori Point Loop Trail, park visitors walk amongst wildflowers on a sunny day.
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Mori Point is a great place to enjoy a sunset, scan the waters for whale spouts, or simply enjoy the waves of the Pacific Coast washing up onto the shores.
Ranger Maria Jose Alcantara speaks with youth
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From web cams to quizzes, there's endless information about the Golden Gate national parks!

San Francisco Parks Conservancy Shuttle Program
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The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy and the National Park Service urge visitors to use public transportation to get to the park’s many sites.
Two cyclists mountain biking a trail in Rancho Corral de Tierra
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Learn more about biking in the parks.
PresidiGo buses at the Transit Center in the Presidio of San Francisco.
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Transportation
PresidiGo is a year-round shuttle serving the Presidio of San Francisco. It offers free Around the Park service (during non-peak hours) as well as Downtown service, which connects the Presidio to downtown San Francisco.
hiking at Muir Woods
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For many of us, hiking the sprawling and spectacular trail system at Golden Gate is how we experience the parks and encounter their many wonders.