Fort Cronkhite, the abandoned WWII fort near San Francisco where giant 16-inch guns once shook the city, is now a historic site surrounded by beaches, trails and Pacific Ocean views
The former military fort is now surrounded by Pacific views, hiking trails and dramatic beaches. Long before Fort Cronkhite became a destination for hikers, surfers and wildlife enthusiasts, it was part of a vast American military effort to prepare for war.As World War II approached, the U.S. Army was rapidly expanding. Around 200,000 soldiers had…