by Helen J. Doyle I love the SF Crosstown Trails because they’ve taken me to parts of the city I’ve never visited or visited a long time ago when the city and my outlook on it were different. One of my passions is nature in urban settings. I love opening people’s eyes to the nature… Continue reading June Anniversary Walks: Up, Down and Around the Crosstown and Double Cross Trails
Author: Helen Doyle
June Anniversary Walks: Crosstown-Double Cross Mashup
by John Trevithick More than 30 people joined our 5.5 mile trek from West Portal to Irving and 19th Avenue, including for the first mile or so, Bob Siegel himself, Father of the Crosstown Trail! This walk, covering sections of the original Crosstown and new Double Cross Trail, was one of 15 guided walks offered… Continue reading June Anniversary Walks: Crosstown-Double Cross Mashup
The Crosstown Trail is Getting Tweaked!
On its 5th anniversary, we’re tweaking the original Crosstown Trail route, highlighting new or enhanced trailside features. These changes are motivated in part by a diversion to see a new mural, described below, on a birthday hike celebrating Bob Siegel, champion of the Crosstown Trails. We describe these wonderful sites in Sections 1, 4 and… Continue reading The Crosstown Trail is Getting Tweaked!
More Nature on the Trail
This is the second of two blog posts highlighting natural habitats along the SF Crosstown Trail. This post covers Sections 3, 4 and 5; Sections 1 and 2 are highlighted in Enjoy Nature on the Trail. This project was supported by two SF high school students, Zaina Habib and Yibin Zhu, who were summer interns… Continue reading More Nature on the Trail
Enjoy Nature on the Trail
We’re highlighting awe-inspiring natural habitats along the Trail, with links to more information and the many organizations that take care of nature in SF – from CA State Parks in the south to the National Park Service in the north, with many city agencies and neighborhood organizations in between. You can Help the Trail by… Continue reading Enjoy Nature on the Trail