Bay Area Ridge Trail Council Names Kirsten Saenz Tobey as Executive Director
The Bay Area Ridge Trail Council is pleased to announce that Kirsten Saenz Tobey will become the Council’s next Executive Director, effective August 24, 2026. Tobey brings two decades of executive leadership spanning social enterprise,
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.
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
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
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