Hiking

Poppies overlooking Fort Cronkhite and Rodeo Beach
Hiking
  • Birding
Beautiful ocean views abound as you meander through picturesque Headlands scenery. This hike to Hill 88, the launch site for Cold War missiles, is a joy in spring: Wildflowers everywhere, great views, no fog. The views offshore on a clear day are amazing, and the highlight is seeing a pond...
Participants at the 2018 One Tam Science Summit: "Into the Woods."
Our Work
Ongoing
There is so much about Mount Tamalpais that binds us. Now we’ve launched an approach to the care and stewardship of the mountain that is just as unifying and all-embracing: the Tamalpais Lands Collaborative (TLC).
Women’s Dipsea Hike
Park E-Ventures Article
One hundred years ago, a historic “hike” from Mill Valley to Stinson Beach marked a major breakthrough for women’s cross-country running. The Parks Conservancy and One Tam are proud to support a community commemoration of the Women’s Dipsea Hike on April 21, 2018.
Volunteers at Work
Events
Coyote Ridge - County View Dr
Help restore sensitive habitat while enjoying a hike on some of the most scenic trails in the park.
Volunteers at Work
Events
Bolinas Ridge at Fairfax - Bolinas Rd
Help restore sensitive habitat while enjoying a hike on some of the most scenic trails in the park.
Trail Stewardship Volunteers
Events
Tennessee Valley Parking Lot
Join the Golden Gate Trail Crew and help repair, maintain and enhance trails in the Golden Gate National Parks.
Weekend Sherpa

Perched on a small plateau off the main Coastal Trail, the labyrinth in San Francisco's Lands End is an inviting outdoor creation: a simple strolling circuit with unmatched views of the Marin Headlands and Golden Gate Bridge.

Lands End
Weekend Sherpa

One of the most scenic and stunning trails in the West can be traversed without leaving San Francisco. This 6-mile "Grand Walk" hugs the coastline from the Cliff House to Fort Mason.

Muir Woods hiker
Park E-Ventures Article
Nothing could be easier—or more healthful—than resolving to spend more time outside in the new year. Learn about the benefits of exercise and experiences in nature—and discover helpful resources for beginning new explorations of your Golden Gate National Parks.
Ocean Beach at sunset
Park E-Ventures Article
Early in September, the Surgeon General made the simple (but highly salutary) act of walking a national priority across America. Learn how the Institute at the Golden Gate is heeding Dr. Vivek Murthy’s call, and how you can get “on a stroll” here in our parks.