San Francisco, it was such a pleasure to walk your perimeter along with some very good friends. We walked and talked, connected to one another and to this place. We put our handheld machines away and soaked up all of the sights and sounds and smells you had to share with us. We learned about history and the present, about you and about ourselves.
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Roundabout sights and stories
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
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
Crosstober: New Route, Big Adventure
Here in the Bay Area, there’s no better time of year to get outdoors than October. For Crosstober 2025, we’re unveiling the Roundabout – a route that circles the outer edge of San Francisco over an audacious 38 miles. We took our inspiration from a rag-tag band of fanatics who walk the entire perimeter of… Continue reading Crosstober: New Route, Big Adventure
Celebrate the Crosstown Trail’s 6th Anniversary!
The Crosstown Trail is turning six! Join us this June for a special lineup of walks, adventures, and celebrations across the Crosstown and Double Cross Trails. Whether you’re new to the trail or a longtime walker, there’s something for everyone. Explore fresh routes, revisit favorite sections, meet fellow trail lovers, and help us celebrate another… Continue reading Celebrate the Crosstown Trail’s 6th Anniversary!
Volunteer at the Glen Park Greenway January 25
Glen Park Greenway Volunteer DaySaturday, January 25 | 9 a.m. to noon Join the Crosstown Trail Coalition in caring for one of the many places we love to walk: the Glen Park Greenway (Section 2 of the Crosstown Trail). We’ll work with Friends of the Glen Park Greenway to maintain the California Native Meadow, where spring-blooming perennials were… Continue reading Volunteer at the Glen Park Greenway January 25
Take the Bayview Shuttle to Candlestick
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
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
Crosstober 2024
It’s that time of year again! October is Crosstober on the Crosstown Trails. Explore a new part of town on our guided walks all month long. Check out the offerings below and sign up for any event you want to join by clicking on the registration link. A donation of $10 is suggested to support the… Continue reading Crosstober 2024