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SF’s New 13-Mile Trail Connects 12 National Park Landmarks

New “Golden Gate Dozen” trail stretches from Crissy Field to Fort Funston, via beaches, bluffs and historic landmarks.
By - posted 7/7/2026 No Comment
Paul Myers / Parks Conservancy

A new trail makes it possible to connect 12 of San Francisco’s best-known national park sites in one continuous hike or bike ride.

The Golden Gate Dozen is a new 13-mile route through the Golden Gate National Recreation Area that links destinations from Crissy Field to Fort Funston. Developed by the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, the trail brings together many of the park’s most popular beaches, overlooks, and historic sites into a single route.

Among the stops are Crissy Field, Presidio Tunnel Tops, Fort Point, the Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center, Baker Beach, China Beach, Lands End, Sutro Baths, Sutro Heights, Ocean Beach, and Fort Funston.

The route is available on AllTrails with turn-by-turn directions for both hikers and cyclists. Visitors can also collect free Golden Gate Dozen stickers at the Presidio Visitor Center, the Warming Hut, and Lands End Lookout.

While the full route covers about 13 miles, it can also be explored one section at a time, offering a new way to experience some of San Francisco’s most visited national park sites.

Golden Gate Dozen Trail Highlights

  1. Crissy Field. Discover Crissy Field’s marshland, bird life, beaches and panoramic views of San Francisco Bay.
  2. Presidio Tunnel Tops. One of the Presidio’s newest spaces offers iconic bridge views, food offerings and history at the Presidio Visitor Center.
  3. Fort Point. This free Gold Rush and Civil War era National Historic Site offers interactive exhibits and a unique vantage point under the Golden Gate Bridge.
  4. Golden Gate Bridge. Hike the trail to the Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center.
  5. Baker Beach. Head down its famous Sand Ladder to experience white sand, passing ships, and iconic bridge views. Keep an eye out for seals, Brown Pelicans and Brandt’s Cormorants.
  6. The Presidio. Take a side trip on the Lobos Creek Valley Trail, featuring information about native dune habitats.
  7. China Beach. Take in views of the Marin Headlands in this quiet place named in honor of the Chinese immigrants who used the area as a campsite and anchorage for their fishing boats during the Gold Rush in the 1850s.
  8. Lands End. Learn about the history of the area as an Ohlone fishing site and stop by the Lands End Lookout to get a sticker.
  9. Sutro Baths. Explore the ruins where San Franciscans once splashed in salt-water pools and John Harris fought for civil rights.
  10. Sutro Heights. A sprawling garden on a hilltop overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this site features views of Ocean Beach and the city’s Sunset District, along with remnants of Adolph Sutro’s former mansion residence.
  11. Ocean Beach. A 3.5-mile stretch with white sand, surfers and Snowy Plovers.
  12. Fort Funston. Previously a national missile defense site, today it’s known for breathtaking bluffs, hang gliders and as a popular place to walk dogs.