Celebrate the opening weekend of the San Francisco Crosstown Trail on National Trails Weekend!

The Crosstown Trail runs diagonally across San Francisco from the edge of the San Francisco Bay in Candlestick Point State Recreation Area to the Pacific Ocean at Lands End in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Designed to connect neighborhoods, open spaces, and other major San Francisco trails, the Crosstown Trail is open to both pedestrians and bicyclists, and connects many parks, open spaces, business districts, and residential areas. Each of the route’s sections start and end close to a major public transit stop, so the route can be enjoyed car-free. Learn more about the San Francisco Crosstown Trail.

Take part in a hike or bike ride along part or all of the route on National Trails Weekend, June 1-2, 2019! Find a hike or bike ride to join in the list below. All hikes/bike rides are free and open for you to join. Please kindly RSVP to let the hike/bike ride leader know you're going to join them.

PS - get a t-shirt to support the San Francisco Crosstown Trail!

Opening Weekend Events

1. Candlestick Point to Forest Hill (7.5 mi)
Saturday, June 1 | 10 AM
Walk along the Visitacion Valley Greenway, McLaren Park, Glen Canyon, and the trail network above Laguna Honda Hospital. The pace will be moderate, with a break or two. We are likely to reach Forest Hill by mid-afternoon. Meet at Sunrise Point

2. FULL TRAIL: Sunset Point to Lands End (18 mi)
Sunday, June 2 | 8 AM
Hike the entirety of the San Francisco Crosstown Trail from Sunset Point to Lands End and experience the multitude of parks, open space, neighborhoods, and sights along the way. Moderate pace. (Details) Meet at the intersection of Harney and Executive Park Blvd.

3. FULL TRAIL: Lands End to Sunset Point (17 mi)
Sunday, June 2 | 8 AM
Hike the entirety of the San Francisco Crosstown Trail from Lands End to Sunset Point and experience the multitude of parks, open space, neighborhoods, and sights along the way. Moderate pace with a coffee/water/bathroom break or two to make the hike fun and relaxing. (Details). Meet at the Coastal Trailhead in the Northwest corner of the Lands End visitor center’s parking lot.

4. Land’s End to Forest Hill (8.5 mi)
Sunday, June 2 | 10 AM
Walk along the Land’s End Coastal Trail, Lobos Creek Valley Trail, Park PresidioGreenway, Stow Lake, and the tiled stairways of Golden Gate Heights. The pace will be moderate, with a break or two. Likely to reach Forest Hill by mid-afternoon. Meet at at the Lands End Lookout Visitor Center off Point Lobos Ave.

5. BIKE: Candlestick Point to Lands End (16 mi)
Sunday, June 2 | 10 AM
Ride from Candlestick Point to Land’s End, about 16 miles and 2100′ of elevation. Mostly roads but, if possible, trails which range from wide and graded to true singletrack. Some flat, some steep… maybe even some short stairs! Social pace, with a stop or two to look at the views. (Details) Meet at Sunrise Point.

6. Forest Hill Station to Strawberry Hill (3 mi)
Sunday, June 2 | 1 – 3:30 PM
Nature in the City will lead a one-way walk through natural areas in the center of the city, including Golden Gate Heights Park and Grandview Park. The walk will include the Moraga Tiled Steps and the Hidden Garden Steps, and end near Strawberry Hill in Golden Gate Park. Meet on the front steps of the Forest Hill Muni Station, Laguna Honda Blvd.

7. Mt Sutro, Twin Peaks, and the Crosstown Trail (3 mi)
Saturday, June 1 | 1:30 - 3 PM
Bay Area Ridge Trail will lead a loop hike from Mt Sutro via Twin Peaks and Laguna Honda and back to Mt. Sutro. The walk will include portions of the Bay Area Ridge Trail and the Crosstown Trail. Meet at the Aldea Center on Mount Sutro at 155 Johnstone Dr.

8. RUN: Sunrise Point to Lands End (17 mi)
Sunday, June 2 | 10 AM
Run the entirety of the San Francisco Crosstown Trail from Sunrise Point to Lands End and experience the multitude of parks, open space, neighborhoods, and sights along the way. Moderate pace. Meet at Sunrise Point.

Learn more about these hikes, see trail maps, and get cue sheets at crosstowntrail.org

NOTICE: All hikes/bikes are on public property. Hike/bike leaders will be celebrating opening day and welcome you to join them. Hike/bike using your own judgement and at your own risk. Hike/bike coordinators are not responsible for the safety of others.