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John Muir Land Trust Acquires Almond Ranch
If you’ve ever hiked the Ridge Trail through the hills of John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez, you’ve probably arrived at a padlocked gate and had to turn back. Beyond the gate is Almond
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BART to Trails in San José
Take BART to the new Berryessa station to get on the Ridge Trail Imagine getting off a BART train in an urban center and immediately stepping onto a trail that leads to sweeping views on
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Completing the Ridge Trail on a Whim
Britny Sorenson, a sunny and energetic force of nature, set out to thru-hike the Florida Trail in December of 2019. About a week in, bad weather struck and she had to abandon her trek. She
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In Loving Memory: Phil Arnold
The Ridge Trail family and the entire Bay Area parks and recreation community mourn the loss of open space advocate and former Ridge Trail Council Board Chair Phil Arnold. Phil, 74, died in San Francisco