Ridge Trail E-news – December 2020

Dec 23rd, 2020

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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.

#mothersday #bayarearidgetrail #trails #outdoors #nature #hiking #biking #equestrian #bayarea

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

#bayarearidgetrail #wildflowers #trails #outdoors #nature #hiking #biking #equestrian #bayarea

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.

#RidgetoBridges2021 #bayarearidgetrail #trails #outdoors #nature #hiking #biking #equestrian #bayarea

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

#bayarearidgetrail #trails #outdoors #nature #hiking #biking #equestrian #bayarea

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! 🌎

#earthday #bayarearidgetrail #trails #outdoors #nature #hiking #biking #equestrian #bayarea

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!!
#NationalVolunteerAppreciationWeek #bayarearidgetrail

🌄😍Beautiful sunset at Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve south of San José, captured by @ridgetrail2021

@midpenopenspace

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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!

#RidgetoBridges2021 #bayarearidgetrail #trails #outdoors #nature #bayarea #hiking #biking #equestrian #adventure

🎉 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!

#RidgetoBridges2021 #bayarearidgetrail #trails #outdoors #nature #bayarea #hiking #biking #equestrian #adventure

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.

#RidgetoBridges2021 #bayarearidgetrail #trails #outdoors #nature #bayarea #hiking #biking #equestrian #adventure

📣Registration for Ridge to Bridges 2021 is officially OPEN! 📣

Join this self-guided adventure for hikers, runners, mountain bikers, and equestrians. Choose from curated Ridge Trail options in 4 locations around the Bay Area and complete your outings on your own schedule, at your own pace!

🏞️Explore new trails! Have Fun! Win Prizes! 🏆

Learn more & register at the link in our bio.

#RidgetoBridges2021 #bayarearidgetrail #trails #outdoors #nature #bayarea #hiking #biking #equestrian #adventure

We had a blast last month at the BioBlitz event we hosted with @bioblitz.club and @coyotecreeksj ! 32 people came out and collected 287 observations of plants, animals and insects in Penitencia Creek County Park in San José. 🌼🐞🐛

To learn how you can explore nature on the Ridge Trail visit the link in our bio!

Ridge Trail staff outing today at Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve in Morgan Hill, a future Ridge Trail location coming in 2023! This spot has amazing sweeping views of the valley and surrounding peaks, wildflowers and the Bailey Ave. project area (link in bio). Thank you to @open_space_authority for the access today and continuing to be an amazing partner on these projects!

More amazing wildflower displays along the Ridge Trail! 😍 Beautiful photos courtesy of @coach_bobo_rides

🌷 Remember! Keep the wildflowers intact for everyone to enjoy: stay on the trail and please don’t pick or step/ride on the flowers.

#bayarearidgetrail #spring #wildflowers #trails #outdoors #nature #hiking #biking #equestrian #bayarea

Check out this gorgeous springtime wildflower display at Moore Creek in Napa 😍🌻

Thanks to @sonoma_cyclist for the phenomenal videos and pics!

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