The start of the Crosstown Trail at Candlestick State Recreation Area was the hardest spot to get transportation to… until now! You can now get a ride to Candlestick on public transit: the Bayview Shuttle. The SFMTA is running a pilot program to provide better transit in the Bayview. It can pick you up and… Continue reading Take the Bayview Shuttle to Candlestick
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Tips to get to Candlestick
Candlestick State Recreation Area is a great waterfront park… with a challenging approach. Here are some tips (verified May 2024) for access by car or rideshare. Check out the video below too. Note that it can be particularly difficult with Uber and Lyft , be sure to read the info here if you are using… Continue reading Tips to get to Candlestick
Crosstober 2023
Walk, bike, and volunteer across San Francisco this October for “Crosstober” with the Crosstown Trail. Explore a new neighborhood and discover a different side of town! See details and register for these events below: The Initial Step of Crosstown Trail Divided by Two Saturday, October 7 | 9 a.m. to ~2:30 p.m. This walk is… Continue reading Crosstober 2023
Crosstown Trail 4th Anniversary
The San Francisco Crosstown Trail was launched in 2019 to introduce locals and visitors alike to 17 miles of open spaces, panoramic vistas, and hidden gardens across San Francisco. Celebrate the 4th anniversary of the trail by getting out for a walk, bike, run, or leap this June. This year we are also celebrating with… Continue reading Crosstown Trail 4th Anniversary
The Double Cross Trail
The following is a guest blog post by Arnold Thompson, who recently walked the Crosstown Trail and offered to share his about the experience. After a couple glasses of wine at a Christmas party in 2019, a friend and I talked about checking out an intriguing hike we’d read about in the newspaper – the… Continue reading The Double Cross Trail
We’re Turning Two!
Woodland trails. Ocean views. Neighborhood greenways. San Francisco’s Crosstown Trail connects all of these delights — and more — in a 17-mile excursion across the city. On June 5 and 6, you can explore the Trail — all of it, parts of it, on your own or with a group — as part of our… Continue reading We’re Turning Two!
How to Create an Instant Urban Trail
Hear the story of how a trail was created by a small group in a year-and-a-half for $600 and learn the trail components incorporated to make the trail so popular. Presented by: Bob Siegel, Chair, San Francisco Crosstown Trail Coalition Matthew Blain, Chair, SF Urban Riders Ben Pease, Cartographer Amber Hasselbring, Executive Director, Nature in… Continue reading How to Create an Instant Urban Trail
Trail Status Update
In today’s world, getting outside is important. The current recommendation is to stay close to home. Only travel with your own household, and try to stay 6′ apart from others you may encounter. Wear a mask when you get this close to others. Explore your neighborhood! If you visit the Crosstown Trail, here are some… Continue reading Trail Status Update
“A 17-Mile Hike to Unite San Francisco”
This morning we woke up to this heartwarming Nellie Bowles NYT article. Please help us share the good news. Be sure to check out the Maps and FAQ to learn more. Follow or tag us @crosstowntrail, #crosstowntrail, #sfcrosstowntrail. See you out on the trail!
September events and updates
Here’s the latest from our September newsletter. Map Updates The Crosstown Trail is not signed, so our maps, cue sheets, and app are your best bet for enjoying the trail. We recently updated everything, to include a few small tweaks based on feedback. And some have asked for a GPX file, which is now available… Continue reading September events and updates