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ANNIVERSARY EVENTS
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Cruising the Crosstown from South to North
Saturday, June 1 | 9 a.m. to late afternoon
Walk the full 17 miles or any length you choose, at your own pace or at the moderate group pace. Highlights include the Visitacion Valley Greenway, Glen Canyon, Laguna Honda, tiled staircases, the Presidio, and Baker Beach.
South to North Double Cross Walk
Saturday, June 1 | 9 a.m. to late afternoon
Join us for the official unveiling of the new-to-the-Crosstown-family Double Cross Trail! Highlights include Fort Funston, Lake Merced, Stern Grove, West Portal, Edgehill Mountain, Twin Peaks, Tank Hill, Buena Vista Park, Alamo Square, Hayes Valley, Chinatown, North Beach, Coit Tower, and more.
North to South Double Cross Walk
Saturday, June 1 | 9 a.m. to late afternoon
The above walk, but in reverse!
The New and Improved Crosstown Trail
Sunday, June 2 | 9 a.m. to about 3 p.m.
This 10-mile walk showcases the Crosstown Trail’s 5th Anniversary route changes. It will begin with a loop that includes the Cuvier Commons mural, the Bernal Cut, the Arlington Path, and the Arlington Triangle. It will end with another loop along Presidio’s Mountain Lake Trail, past the Marine Cemetery.
Eastern 2/3 Double Cross Walk, West Portal to Pier 23
Tuesday, June 4 | 9 a.m. to afternoon
Want to do a crosstown walk but aren’t quite ready for the full distance? Join us for the eastern two-thirds of the Double Cross Trail: West Portal to Pier 23, just under 10 miles. Take in the views at Twin Peaks, Tank Hill, Mt. Olympus, Buena Vista Park, Alamo Square, Nob Hill, and Telegraph Hill.
The Midweek Up, Over, and Down Special
Wednesday, June 5 | 9 a.m. to noonish
Start at Duboce Park, ascend to Twin Peaks, and descend to Glen Park BART by wandering back and forth from the Double Cross Trail to the Ridge Trail to the Crosstown Trail. The 6.5 mile walk will permit us to experience the splendor of trail connections in the heart of the city.
North to South Crosstown Trail Walk
Saturday, June 8 | 9 a.m. to late afternoon
Meander along the Coastal Trail and Lobos Creek Valley Trail, over to Golden Gate Park and the tiled staircases nearby, and through the Laguna Honda trail network and down Glen Canyon. We’ll continue to McLaren Park, the Visitacion Valley Greenway, and finally to Sunrise Point.
Top of the Town Walk
Friday, June 14 | 10 a.m. to afternoon
Explore the “Top of the Town” on this 5.1 mile hilly walk combining the Glen Park section of the Crosstown Trail with the Twin Peaks and Buena Vista section of the Double Cross Trail.
Rediscovering Forgotten Histories: Walking Tour of Glen Canyon
Saturday, June 15 | 9 to 11:30 a.m.
A leisurely walk through Glen Canyon, 70 acres of open space in the heart of San Francisco. Learn of its many surprising histories, and how lucky we are to still have this remarkable green space to enjoy today. Walk leader is Evelyn Rose, Director or the Glen Park Neighborhoods History Project.
The BART-to-BART Crosstown Combo
Saturday, June 15 | 9:30 a.m. to about 4:30 p.m.
This 10-mile walk features many iconic San Francisco landmarks. We start at Glen Park BART, walk Glen Canyon to the “Tri-Trail Junction” where the Crosstown, Double Cross, and Bay Area Ridge Trails meet. Then over Twin Peaks, through Tank Hill, Mt. Olympus, and Buena Vista Park. We then head to Nob Hill, Chinatown, and North Beach to descend the Greenwich Steps to Levi’s Plaza and continue to Embarcadero Station for a true BART-to-BART excursion.
West Portal to Inner Sunset Double Cross - Crosstown Mashup
Wednesday, June 19 | 10 a.m. to afternoon
Explore new possibilities on this combined Double Cross - Crosstown Trail trek, a 5.3 mile hilly route from West Portal to the Inner Sunset. Good mix of dirt trail, special staircases and big views.
A Crosstown Solstice Walk
Friday, June 21 | 9 a.m. to late afternoon
Borrowing from our new Double Cross route and the original Crosstown Trail, we will walk from the Embarcadero’s northeast tip to Lands End, a 16-mile meander through the heart of the city and out to the ocean. Highlights include Chinatown, Nob Hill, Alamo Square, Mt. Sutro, Lobos Creek Valley, and more.
Rocking for R.O.C.K.
Saturday, June 22 | 8:30 a.m. to late afternoon
R.O.C.K. (Real Options for City Kids) is an organization that serves the youth of Vis Valley in meaningful ways; this walk along the entire route of the Crosstown Trail from Candlestick State Park Recreation Area to Lands End is a fundraiser for them. Register here to sign R.O.C.K's waiver and then RSVP on Eventbrite.
Full Moon Crosstown-Double Cross Pub Crawl
Saturday, June 22 | 4:30 p.m. to evening
Grab a drink and a chance to chat with your fellow walkers along this trek of the Crosstown and Double Cross Trails.
The Joyful 5th Anniversary SFCT Free-for-All
Sunday, June 23 | Sunrise to Sundown
Set out on your own or with as many friends as you gather to walk, ride, or run as many miles as your soles/souls permit. Members of the Crosstown Trail Coalition will be at the Tri-Trail Junction at Portola Dr. and Twin Peaks Blvd., (the convergence of the Crosstown Trail, the Double Cross Trail, and Bay Area Ridge Trail) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., to share your joy, whenever you stride through. No registration needed.
Up, Down, and Around the Crosstown and Double Cross Trails
Saturday, June 29 | 10 a.m. to about 4 p.m.
On this approx. 6 mile walk, we’ll trek up, down, and around San Francisco’s famous peaks on the Crosstown and Double Cross Trails. Explore different habitats, discover secret stairs, and take in the stunning views–while catching our breath!
A HUGE thank you to all of our volunteer event leads!
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