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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.
Views from Dias Ridge

Difficulty

Length

6.13 miles round-trip
Trail
Alta Trail

Difficulty

Length

5.70 miles round-trip
Trail
Sunset through the cypress at Lands End

Difficulty

Length

1.50 miles round-trip
Trail
Andy Goldsworthy's "Spire" in the Presidio

Difficulty

Length

3.50 miles round-trip
Trail
Presidio National Cemetery Overlook

Length

3.80 miles round-trip
Trail
Fern Creek Trail

Length

5.40 miles round-trip
Trail
Hikers near Muir Beach

Length

7.70 miles round-trip
Trail
Hikers explore a newly built segment of the Hawk Hill Trail

Difficulty

Length

0.70 miles round-trip
Trail
Lands End

Length

3.10 miles round-trip
Trail
Rodeo Valley

Length

7.80 miles round-trip
Trail
Hawk Camp Trail

Difficulty

Length

6.80 miles round-trip
Trail
Sunset over Crissy Field Marsh

Difficulty

Length

2.00 miles round-trip
Trail
Poppies overlooking Fort Cronkhite and Rodeo Beach

Hill 88 Hike

  • Birding
  • Hikes
  • Views
  • Wildflowers
Hiking
Battery Townsley "pond" in a former gun emplacement

Difficulty

Length

1.90 miles round-trip
Trail
Volunteers Helping out at Fort Point
Volunteer
Volunteer
Presidio National Cemetery Overlook

Length

3.80 miles round-trip
Trail
Bootlegger's Steps up to the top of Mori Point

Length

1.41 miles round-trip
Trail