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Photo of author Chris Carlsson.
Events
Sat, May 31 12:00pm-1:00pm
Presidio Visitor Center
The Parks Conservancy invites you to the Presidio Visitor Center on Saturday, May 31st from Noon-1 p.m., for a book signing with author and local historian Chris Carlsson.
The Alcatraz Historic Gardens with the Power Plant seen in the background.
Events
Alcatraz Island
Join us for a special Earth Day experience on Alcatraz Island, where history meets nature. Explore the island’s stunning gardens, discover sustainable gardening practices, and participate in a hands-on marine science activity that connects us to the health of San Francisco Bay.
Sign saying "Women Working" with a trail crew in the background.
Volunteer
Tennessee Valley Parking Lot
Come work alongside members of the NPS Trail Crew to help improve the trail systems of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. This space is designed to connect all women and their allies to nature.
Discovering local flora and fauna during the City Nature Challenge.
Events
Lands End Lookout Visitor Center
Join us for the City Nature Challenge at Lands End!
Discovering local flora and fauna during the City Nature Challenge.
Stories
TBD
Come learn about your local parks and libraries!
A historic black-and-white photograph of a group of incarcerated musicians at Alcatraz Island playing in a prison band.
Events
Alcatraz Island
On Feb. 27, the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy will be highlighting untold stories of Black history on Alcatraz Island.
Habitat restoration volunteers work on Alta Ridge

Difficulty

Length

1.39 miles round-trip
Trail
Western brush rabbit

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Length

1.43 miles round-trip
Trail
Boardwalk trail along Redwood Creek through Muir Woods

Difficulty

Length

2.03 miles round-trip
Trail
Pathway steps at Camp Alice Eastwood

Difficulty

Length

0.41 miles round-trip
Trail
Pirates Cove Trail

Difficulty

Length

2.92 miles round-trip
Trail
Panoramic Trail meets the Canopy View Trail at this rock

Difficulty

Length

1.87 miles round-trip
Trail
View over Tennessee Valley toward the beach and ocean

Difficulty

Length

2.61 miles round-trip
Trail
Ocean views from Rancho Corral de Tierra

Difficulty

Length

1.31 miles round-trip
Trail
Notch Trail

Difficulty

Length

2.10 miles round-trip
Trail
New York Times
July 16, 2018
Point Reyes Light
August 2, 2018
View of the Golden Gate from the Marin Headlands

Difficulty

Length

0.71 miles round-trip
Trail
Mori Point

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Length

0.23 miles round-trip
Trail
Meditation on the bluffs at Mori Point

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Length

0.44 miles round-trip
Trail
Rocky beach at the end of the Mile Rock Trail

Difficulty

Length

0.30 miles round-trip
Trail
The San Diego Union-Tribune
August 13, 2018