Looking to add a little extra FUN to your adventures, on and off the trail? Check out some suggestions from Ridge Trail experts, below. We're adding more ideas, so check back soon for more!
Have your own favorite hidden gems along the Ridge Trail? Let us know at outreach@ridgetrail.org.
Marin County
Meditate and take in the stunning ocean views at the Tennessee Point Labyrinth north of Rodeo Beach.
Sip tea or a Guinness and stay the evening at the cozy, English-style Pelican Inn, just above Muir Beach.
Hike or bike to a pancake breakfast at the West Point Inn on Mt. Tamalpais, every 2nd Sunday May—October.
Sonoma County
Kayak on the Petaluma River then grab some drinks & grub downtown at one of the many great options, like The Block, Brewsters Beer Garden, and Adobe Creek Brewing.
Take in some local literary history and sip wine at Jack London Historic Park then enjoy one (or more) of the many Glen Ellen Wineries right next door.
Recuperate from your trail adventures with a soak at Morton’s Warm Springs in Sonoma’s Valley of the Moon.
Napa County
Rest for the night in a yurt at Bothe-Napa State Park with a glass of wine from Clif Family or Spottswoode Wineries
Solano County
Watch paragliders soar across the sky at Blue Rock Springs and Channing Circle Parks in Vallejo.
Contra Costa County
Enjoy birdwatching along the Carquinez Strait then kick back with a brew at the Warehouse Cafe in Port Costa.
Explore the home of the “father of the National Park Service” at the John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez.
Ride through the redwoods on a miniature steam train at the Redwood Valley Railway in Tilden Park, Berkeley.
Alameda County
Take a refreshing dip in a swim lagoon that’s filtered and chlorinated at Don Castro Recreation Area in Hayward.
Santa Clara County
Make an equine friend on the trail with horse rides, camps and lessons at Ed R. Levin County Park in Milpitas.
Camp, fish, and catch a glimpse of wild pigs at Joseph D. Grant County Park,
east of San José.
Enjoy 360-degree views from Mount Umunhum, or “Place of the Hummingbird” in the Mutsun language, south of San José.
San Mateo County
Get burgers, homemade pie, or “anything you want” at Alice’s Restaurant in Woodside, near Windy Hill Open Space.
Explore 16 acres of beauty and history at Filoli Historic House & Garden in Redwood City, near Crystal Springs Reservoir.
San Francisco
Ride the dirt bowl and wooden walls at the McLaren Bike Park in San Francisco, great for new riders.
Challenge your friends to a game of bocce in Golden Gate Park, with a hot cup of Flywheel coffee for the winner!
Appreciate public art and iconic views while you grab a bite to eat at the food trucks along the Presidio Tunnel Tops.