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Invasive Plant Patrol
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Hiking with a mission – help find and remove new infestations of invasive weeds while exploring the parks.

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Volunteers at Work
Invasive Plant Patrol
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Hiking with a mission – help find and remove new infestations of invasive weeds while exploring the parks.

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Habitat restoration volunteers work on Alta Ridge
Tennessee Valley to Alta Ridge Loop Hike

Within the blissfully remote Marin Headlands, Tennessee Valley has become a prime destination spot for casual hikers, bikers, and riders.

Colors of sunset wash over Sutro Baths
Sutro Trail/Lands End Hike

A short scenic hike from Lands End Lookout leads past Sutro Baths and up to stunning Pacific Ocean views, especially striking at sunset with rough surf. The trail continues through cypress trees and wildflowers to overlooks of the Golden Gate and a visitor center with amenities.

Hikers pause to enjoy the beauty of the Bootjack Trail
Muir Woods East Loop Hike

This is one hike that will leave every hiker amazed at this natural wonder and grateful the environmental activists of the past stood up against the powerful forces of unchecked urbanization.

View over Green Gulch Farm Zen Center
Meander in Marin Hike

Ditch the summer fog in San Francisco for the sunny peaks of our Golden Gate National Parks in Marin County. Have some fun in the sun on this moderate eight-mile hike and finish it off with a frothy pint at the local "English" inn!

Spectacular views of Golden Gate from the Marin Headlands
Marin Headlands Lookouts and Hawk Hill Hike

This hike will take you to the top of one of the most famous lookout spots in the Marin Headlands, and is an easy jaunt from San Francisco.

Get there by taking the twisty and scenic Conzelman Road, which offers many amazing lookout spots with ample parking.

Sunset through the cypress at Lands End
Lands End Loop

A morning outing to Lands End provides about as much wilderness as can be found in San Francisco.

Hiking with dog
Eight Pawesome Park Sites to Take Your Pooch

Looking for a prime spot to take your pup? Check out our top picks for Rex-reation!

Span of the Golden Gate Bridge over the entrance to the Bay.
Headlands Rodeo Beach Ramble Hike

Take Golden Gate 70/80 from Civic Center in San Francisco to Marin City transfer station. A short walk through a residential neighborhood will lead you to the Pacheco Fire Road trail head.