From vision to vista: What began as a bold dream in 1989 has blossomed into over 400 magnificent miles of ridgeline trail, made possible by your unwavering support.
Your membership with the Ridge Trail ensures you remain an integral part of our Ridge Trail community. Your tax- deductible, gift of $40 (or more) renews your annual commitment to the Ridge Trail and not only brings nature a little closer to the Bay Area’s eight million residents, it also comes with perks!
Member Perks
- Invitations to members-only outings, presentations, and events (virtual and in-person)
- Early registration for sell-out events like our popular annual hike and ride, Ridge to Bridge
- Ridge Lines, our biannual printed newsletter
- Bay Nature magazine offers a special introductory rate to our members with a $5 discount! Use code RIDGETRAIL at baynature.org.
- Cottage Grove Inn in Calistoga offers a year-round 10% discount to Ridge Trail members. Use code RIDGE TRAIL at cottagegrove.com
- Invites to discount days at Sports Basement and the Columbia Employee Store
Experience the Ridge Trail!
Members get early-bird access to event sign ups. Here are a few of our upcoming events:
VIT: Managed Access Trail Outing
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Dunn-Wildlake Preserve, Howell Mountain
Napa County, CA
Choose from a 5.7 out-and-back or a 9.9 mile thru-hike at this ecologically-sensitive preserve near Angwin.
Ridge to Bridge
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Marin Headlands
On Saturday, April 26th, 2025 Ridge to Bridge will bring together hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians for an epic day of adventure on the Ridge Trail in the Marin Headlands. Your ticket includes shuttles, route guides, a goodie bag with Ridge Trail swag, aid stations, and a trail-side catered lunch.
Skyline Ridge Run
Saturday, June 7, 2025
La Honda, CA
Calling all trail runners to celebrate National Trails Day!
East Bay Hills
August 27-Sept 1, 2025
Tilden Regional, Joaquin Miller, and Anthony Chabot Regional Parks
Berkeley, Oakland, and Castro Valley, CA
Exploring different trails during the day, and return every night to share campsites, meals, stories & camaraderie, and enjoy entertainment each evening.
This epic collaboration between the Ridge Trail, V-O-CAL, and Metropolitan Horseman's Association provides hikers and equestrians a memorable camping experience, showcasing the best trails that East Bay has to offer.
Details and registration available in June.
Ridge Trail Service Day
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Various locations across the Bay Area
For over 15 years, thousands of volunteers have pitched in on our biggest trail stewardship day of the year. 400+ miles is a lot of trail to care for, and we need your help to keep it in tip-top shape! Show the Ridge Trail some love and join one of the many projects we host around the Bay Area with our park and open space partners.
Registration launches in early fall.