Volunteer Opportunities

Partner Volunteer Trail Work Opportunities

Ongoing – The Bay Area Ridge Trail Council primarily relies on our agency and non-profit partners to coordinate and supervise volunteer trail work days. Below are some resources to get connected and get dirty 🙂

All Bay Area
VO-CAL

South Bay
Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful
MidPeninsula Open Space District
Santa Clara County Parks
Santa Clara Open Space Authority
Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship
Trail Center

San Francisco – Marin
Golden Gate National Park Conservancy
Marin County Parks & Open Space
SF Rec and Park
SF Urban Riders
Sutro Stewards

North Bay
Napa Open Space District
Skyline Wilderness Park
Sonoma County Regional Parks
Sonoma Trails Council
Redwood Empire Mountain Bike Alliance

East Bay
East Bay Regional Park District

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We’re a bit late to sharing this, but we want to say a huge CONGRATULATIONS? to the “IndianOcean” running team for finishing their Ridge Trail circumnavigation last month! Epic adventures like these are why we work everyday to connect more trail segments together!

Thank you Kiran Krishnamurthy and the other members of the team for their continued support and enthusiasm for the Ridge Trail!

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Check out these gorgeous pics Alicia Werner shared with us from her recent hike at Mission Peak ?

Mission Peak is just one area of the Ridge Trail you can explore as a part of our Ridge to Bridges fundraising event, on now thru June 5! There's still time to sign up, or donate to help us reach our $40,000 goal. Learn more and sign up at the link in our bio.

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Ridge Trail board members Luana and Nargis recently had a great time out on the Nimitz Way section of the trail in Berkeley. They enjoyed their run complete with stunning views and wildlife sightings, including a hawk and coyote!

To plan your trip to this part of the Ridge Trail, visit the link in our bio!

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If you’ve ever been curious what it would be like to make your way around the Ridge Trail, one hike (and one post-hike beverage) at a time - check out Dawn and Dan’s progress via their blog, Coastside Slacking (link in bio)

Huge thanks to this pair for their generous donation to the Ridge Trail, and their fun & inspiring documentation of all the segments they visit.

Photo: Windy Hill Open Space Preserve, Dawn Page @coastsideslacking

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While we often talk about the outdoors as a place of serenity and mental refreshment, that isn’t always everyone’s experience, especially for those in BIPOC communities. Today is AAPI Mental Health Day, and we ask you to join us in making the Ridge Trail feel safe and welcome for everyone to explore. Be kind and respectful to everyone on the trail, and learn more about the experiences of AAPI people in the outdoors, starting with this great article from @melaninbasecamp blogger Eugene Pak - link in bio.

Sunday is Mothers Day - why not celebrate on the Ridge Trail? All around the Bay, spots along the Ridge Trail are blooming with wildflowers, so mom is sure to enjoy it. Check out our trail maps and tools to find the perfect outing at the link in our bio.

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There’s 1 month left for Ridge to Bridges, so there’s plenty of time to register and get on the trail! Sign up now to receive curated trail outings and the chance to win great prizes. Plus, you’ll be supporting the Ridge Trail as you go - Join us!

Sign up at the link in our bio.

Photos: Ridge to Bridges participant

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Ok, the wildflowers are just showing off at this point. Gorgeous display of California poppies, lupines, and more along the San Mateo County ridgeline. ?

Photos: @tracychezmc

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Hey nature lovers, this month’s Ridge Trail Escape is for you! Sign up to receive fun new ways to explore the Ridge Trail each month, right to your inbox. Join the list now and get access to our May bioblitz activity!

Sign up at the link in our bio.

Photo: Merav Vonshak

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While you’re out enjoying your hike, run, bike or ride outside this weekend, you could be supporting the Ridge Trail as you go!

Register for our Ridge to Bridges 2021 event and support our work to build more trail miles. You’ll receive curated trail maps and a chance to win fun prizes! Join us today: link in bio.

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Views like these? Yes please! ?Just a couple of beautiful photos from our Ridge to Bridges event participants. By registering they got curated trail adventures, virtual support, and a chance to win some awesome raffle prizes! They’re also helping add miles to the Ridge Trail and expanding access - will you join them? Link to register in bio.

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Today is Celebrate Trails Day - celebrate with us by registering for Ridge to Bridges 2021! It’s a great way to experience parts of the Ridge Trail you might have not visited before, all while fundraising to support our work to create more trail miles! There are also fabulous prizes to win along the way - what’s not to love??

#CelebrateTrails with Ridge to Bridges - register at link in bio.

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Happy Earth Day! As a trail organization, we’re nature-lovers through and through, and you probably are too. If you’re out on the trail celebrating Earth Day today or any day, show the outdoors and the creatures that live there some love:

? Take it slow on the trails and roads leading to trailheads - butterflies, newts, and other critters are likely passing through and don’t want to be hit.

? Leave no trace - take your trash with you, stay on the trail, and leave flowers, stones and other natural treasures where they are.

Thank you for helping keep the Ridge Trail a safe and healthy way to experience nature. #EarthDay

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Tomorrow, our partners all around the Bay Area are offering different ways to celebrate Earth Day, from guided wildflower hikes, volunteer opportunities, or learning more about the organizations working hard to promote stewardship of natural spaces. See a list of events at the link in our bio.

? Comment with your plans to celebrate Earth Day! ?

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Join over 200 others who have already signed up for Ridge to Bridges 2021! Experience hand-curated trail adventures, challenge friends and family, and win prizes! Register at the link in our bio.

Photos: Ridge to Bridges 2021 participant

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For National Volunteer Appreciation Week, we want to say a huge THANK YOU to all of our wonderful volunteers that help build and maintain the Ridge Trail. We can’t describe how much we appreciate your voice of support, donations and the countless hours you put in on the trail to make it clean, safe, and enjoyable for all. You’ve made it possible to reach over 390 miles, and we hope you’ll stay with us for the next 150 miles. Thank you!!
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??Beautiful sunset at Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve south of San José, captured by @ridgetrail2021

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Hey equestrians! Your Ridge to Bridges rides can be twice as nice with the Bay Area Barns and Trails 2021 Virtual Trail Challenge. Count your Ridge to Bridge ride miles for the BABT challenge and help your county win a $2,500 grant for a trail improvement project! ?

Register for BABT Challenge & Ridges to Bridges at the links in our bio!

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? Join us for a virtual Ridge to Bridges Pep Rally next Wednesday, April 21! This is a FREE event, open to ALL, whether you’ve signed up for Ridge to Bridges yet or not. Get a sneak-peak of the trail options, get fundraising tips, and there’s even a chance to win PRIZES! ?

Register here at the link in our bio!

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Wow! ? 150 people have already signed up for Ridge to Bridges 2021 - join them in exploring new trails AND supporting the Ridge Trail as you go! Did we mention there were prizes?? ? Register at the link in our bio.

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