East Bay Hills Huckleberry, Redwood, and Chabot Tour

County: Alameda Distance: 8.3 miles Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult Explore the Ridge Trail in the East Bay Hike, bike, or ride this section of Ridge Trail to see the varied beauty that East Bay has to offer.

Lovely landscape Mount Umunhum

3 Day Self-Guided “Dine and Hike” in Los Gatos

County: San Mateo/Santa Clara County Distance: Day 1: Saratoga Gap to Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve: 7.8 miles Day 2: Sierra Azul (Hicks Road) to Lexington Reservoir: 11.8 miles Day 3: Hicks Road to Mockingbird Trail

Helen Putnam Park

Petaluma Park Tour, Sonoma

County: Sonoma Distance: 7.1 1.2 miles in Helen Putnam Park, and a separate 5.9-mile section from McNear Park to Casa Grande Road. Difficulty: Moderate Explore the Ridge Trail in Petaluma Helen Putnam Park: Enjoy Helen

Tilden to Redwood Regional Park, Berkeley

County: Contra Costa Miles: 9.3 Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous Climb to dramatic views from San Pablo Ridge, descend to wooded streamsides, and traverse open grasslands. This challenging trip along the spine of the East Bay