Mountain biker in orange shirt sits at top of a trail overlooking a tree-covered ridgeline

New 11 Mile Route Improves Multi-use Connectivity in Marin

An 11-mile Ridge Trail route from Mountain Theater to San Geronimo Ridge has been approved and will improve connectivity for mountain bikers, equestrians & hikers alike.

National Scenic Trails logo with photo of the Marin Headlands and Golden Gate Bridge

Ridge Trail Seeks National Scenic Trail Status

Bills Introduced to Designate the Ridge Trail as a National Scenic Trail Legislation would connect Bay Area parks, expand access, and boost recreation economy San Rafael, CA – Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman and U.S. Senator Adam Schiff, along with

Doug McConnell wearing an orange shirt with a rocky vista behind him

Honoring Doug McConnell, a Champion for Bay Area Trails

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Doug McConnell, beloved host of Bay Area Backroads and OpenRoad. Doug was a gifted storyteller who helped raise awareness of the Bay Area’s rich bounty of parks

Camp the Ridge Trail with Hipcamp

Ridge Trail + Hipcamp = Adventure Looking for a great weekend adventure on the Ridge Trail and a place to rest overnight? Camping along the Ridge Trail just got easier, thanks to our partnership with