Saturday, May 17th, 2025
Get Special "VIT" Access to Bay Area Nature
Join the Ridge Trail Council on this special VIT* hike.
In this remote open space, docents will lead you through dense forests and over hilly grasslands with extensive views of the entire Bay Area. This trip is a unique opportunity to experience the 23,000-acre watershed, a state Fish and Game Refuge and home to the highest concentration of rare, threatened, and endangered species in the Bay Area. The pristine property contains Crystal Springs, Pilarcitos, and San Andreas Reservoirs.
About the San Francisco Peninsula Watershed:
The SFPUC Peninsula Watershed - 23,000 acres of diverse and unique habitats ranging from oak woodlands and coniferous forests to serpentine grasslands is carefully managed to protect the quality of the water in the reservoirs and an abundance of native plant and animal life, including many rare, threatened or endangered species. The Peninsula Watershed is also a State-designated Fish and Game Refuge and a protected area within the UNESCO Golden Gate Biosphere Reserve.
What to Bring
Hydration: 1 liter minimum. There are no water resupply points.
Lunch + Snacks: a hearty meal, electrolyte chews, granola bars.
Layered clothing: mornings can be cold and misty
Sun protection: hats, sunglasses, sun block
First Aid Kit + Hygiene: It is a good idea to bring hand sanitizer to use after restroom breaks.
Questions? Please email events@ridgetrail.org
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