What’s your favorite discovery on the Roundabout? After we unveiled our 38-mile route around San Francisco’s outer edge in October, we heard from dozens of you, all offering suggestions for what to see and do. Here are some highlights. Big Art Loop: This open-air sculpture gallery across San Francisco features a variety of eye-catching installations,… Continue reading Roundabout sights and stories
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One month, many adventures
You outdid yourselves for Crosstober 2025 – you joined us for no less than 24 walks, runs, and bike rides that spanned all of San Francisco. Dozens of you explored the Roundabout – our new 38-mile route along the city’s outer edge. Others took part in naturalist-led walks, tours of the city’s famed stairway mosaics,… Continue reading One month, many adventures
Around the town in 38 miles
Our new Roundabout is our most audacious trail yet – 38 miles around the perimeter of San Francisco. Starting and ending at the Ferry Building, the route follows the city’s outer edge, along the San Francisco Bay, the Daly City border, the Pacific Ocean, and the Golden Gate strait. You can cover the Roundabout a… Continue reading Around the town in 38 miles
First official SF Stairway Month kicks off
October is SF Stairway Month! The celebration highlights the city’s 900+ public stairways that provide locals and visitors alike with ways to exercise, explore, and enjoy the outdoors. Crosstown Trails volunteer Alexandra Kenin has even put together a comprehensive map of them. You know many of the city’s stairways from your time on the Crosstown… Continue reading First official SF Stairway Month kicks off
Sept. 23: Explore the Trail by Transit
September is Transit Month! To celebrate, on Saturday, Sept. 23, volunteer Karen Rhodes leads a walk along 10+ miles of the Crosstown Trail, with some surprises along the way. Hop on, hop off as you like. Or walk the entire distance with us! Plentiful transit access throughout. Highlights include the Visitacion Valley Greenway, McLaren Park’s… Continue reading Sept. 23: Explore the Trail by Transit
Crosstober 2022: On and Off the Trail
The Crosstown Trail is just one way to explore San Francisco. For Crosstober 2022, we’re offering our customary walk of the full trail, from Candlestick Point to Lands End, along with several walks that ramble through neighborhoods near the Trail. On these ‘trail-adjacent’ walks, you’ll visit urban farms, stairway gardens, restored natural habitats, street art,… Continue reading Crosstober 2022: On and Off the Trail
Join us for Tour de Trail
In 2019, we launched the Crosstown Trail to introduce locals and visitors alike to 17 miles of open spaces, panoramic vistas, and hidden gardens across San Francisco. On June 4 and 5, 2022, you can explore the Trail — all of it, parts of it, on your own or with a group — as part… Continue reading Join us for Tour de Trail
Crosstober: One month, five walks
We’re spending a month of Sundays walking the Crosstown Trail, and we’d love to have you along. Our Crosstober walks cover each of the five sections, from Candlestick Point to Lands End, led by Crosstown Trail volunteers. Terrain is mixed: pavement, dirt trails, stairs, ascents, and descents. Bring water, snacks, and anything else you’ll need,… Continue reading Crosstober: One month, five walks
One trail, many journeys
Big thanks for joining us on our second-anniversary weekend, June 5 and 6, 2021! Just as the Bay Area began to open up for outdoor gatherings, dozens of walkers, cyclists, and runners met under sunny skies to explore the Crosstown Trail. Some of you joined one of our organized events; others took the DIY route.… Continue reading One trail, many journeys
A Crosstown Trail adventure, sunrise to sunset
On a beautiful October day, Santa Cruz resident Philips Patton hiked the Crosstown Trail from Candlestick Point to Land’s End. He wandered off-trail to visit the Philosopher’s Way in McLaren Park, the ridgelines above Glen Canyon, Strawberry Hill in Golden Gate Park, and China Beach. You can follow his adventure here.