Ridge Trail E-news – December 2020

Dec 23rd, 2020

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Are you a past, current, or hopeful Ridge Trail circumnavigator, making your way around the entire Ridge Trail? To help you connect with others chasing the same goal, we’re hosting our first virtual Ridge Trail Circumnavigator Happy Hour, Wednesday February 10! Get tips, hear inspiring stories, and find new trail buddies! Register at the link in our bio. #bayarearidgetrail #trails #outdoors #nature #hike #bike #equestrian #recreation #bayarea

@ncrposd, home to one of our newest trails through Suscol Headwaters Preserve, is a wonderful partner of the Ridge Trail - and they need your support! Consider a donation to help keep the fantastic trail and open space work they do going strong (link in their bio) #bayarearidgetrail #trails #outdoors #openspace #nature #recreation #napa #bayarea #donate #support

Update on our 2021 annual events (Ridge to Bridge, Ridge Trail Challenge, and Ridge Trail Day): Expect some changes in format this year, with virtual and DIY options. We know you look forward to our events, and we want to continue to host them, safely. Stay up-to-date on our events and volunteer opportunities by signing up for our e-news at the link in our bio. Photo: Ridge to Bridge 2018, Joanna Salazar #bayarearidgetrail #trails #hike #bike #equestrian #outdoors #nature #volunteer #events

Americorps calls Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day “a day on, not a day off.” You can honor his legacy today by serving your community in a number of ways - one is to join us in a DIY Ridge Trail clean-up. Get involved at the link in our bio. #MLKDay #bayarearidgetrail #trails #hike #bike #equestrian #outdoors #nature #service #volunteer

Join us Monday, Jan 18 for a DIY Ridge Trail clean-up in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Learn how to get involved in this National Day of Service at the link in our bio. #MLKDay #bayarearidgetrail #trails #hike #bike #equestrian #outdoors #nature #service #volunteer

📣 Calling all Circumnavigators! We want to connect with you. Sign up to receive tools and resources, and ways to connect with others making their way around the entire Ridge Trail! Sign up at the link in our bio👋 #bayarearidgetrail #trails #hike #bike #equestrian #circumnavigation #outdoors #nature #bayarea

Sandrine (@madamesandrine) is the lucky winner of the Ridge Trail Challenge prize pack raffle! She says tackling the challenge with a friend was “one of the few highlights of 2020.” Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2020 #RidgeTrailChallenge - we look forward to seeing you for the next one later in 2021! Huge thanks to challenge sponsors @REI @columbia1938 and @gigcarshare for donating prizes and helping get us out on the trail in style Photos: @madamesandrine and @rebeccaw0w

Want to get out on the trail more in 2021? Set yourself up for success with monthly inspiration from the Ridge Trail, right to your inbox. 📩Sign up for our e-news at the link in our bio! Photo: Purisma Creek Redwoods #bayarearidgetrail #trails #hike #bike #equestrian #outdoors #nature #bayarea #adventure #2021 #explore

While we don’t currently have any volunteer trail projects on the calendar due to COVID, you can join our volunteer list and be the first to know when opportunities come up! Sign up at the link in our bio. There you’ll also find a list of our partner’s volunteer websites where you can find even more opportunities to get out on the trail and get your hands dirty! ⚒️ #bayarearidgetrail #trails #hike #bike #equestrian #bayarea #outdoors #nature #volunteer #trailwork

ICYMI: during 2020 we added 6 Ridge Trail segments - have you tried them out yet? Take a 3D tour of them at the link in our bio. 📷: Almond Ranch, Contra Costa County #bayarearidgetrail #trails #hike #bike #equestrian #bayarea #outdoors #nature

Need some inspiration to get on the trail and chase some goals in 2021? Read Chris’ story of how he set the Fastest Known Time for running the East Bay Skyline Trail, which shares most of its route with the Ridge Trail. Link in bio. 🏃 #bayarearidgetrail #trails #trailrunning #ultrarunning #fkt #eastbay #goals

Happy New Year! Here’s to more trails, more adventures, and more time together enjoying the outdoors in 2021 🌄❤️ Photo: Russian Ridge Preserve, @mindego_hillcat #bayarearidgetrail #newyear #trails #outdoors #nature #hike #bike #equestrian #bayarea

Thank you from all of us at the Ridge Trail! Best wishes for a safe and healthy 2021 and more opportunities to get out in nature and enjoy the Ridge Trail. Your support makes it possible! #bayarearidgetrail #trails #outdoors #nature #hike #bike #equestrian

The Ridge Trail dedicated 6 new trails this year, adding over 8 miles in 6 different counties! Find out where they are, download maps, and get a 3D tour of all 6 trails at the link in our bio. #bayarearidgetrail #trails #outdoors #nature #hike #bike #equestrian

The Ridge Trail Challenge is almost over! Submit your finisher form before January 1st to be entered for the grand prize! You can also make a donation to win prizes instantly! Fill out the finisher form & learn about instant prizes at the link in our bio. #bayarearidgetrail #ridgetrailchallenge #challenge #trails #outdoors #nature

Together we've built 390 of 550 total Ridge Trail miles, but we aren't finished yet! Make your gift before the end of 2020 and be a part of the team that builds the trail. Link to help complete the trail in bio! 🌄 Photo: Vallejo/Benicia Buffer, @marblebluevinyl #bayarearidgetrail #trails #outdoors #nature #hike #bike #equestrian #bayarea

All of us at the Ridge Trail wish you and yours a safe, healthy and happy holiday! ❄️🌲❤️ Photo: Russian Ridge Preserve #bayarearidgetrail #trails #outdoors #nature #holidays #bayarea #winter

This month, we added 2 new Ridge Trail segments! 1 mile of trail in Napa at Suscol Headwaters Preserve, and 1.7 miles in Fremont at Ohlone College Lands. Get a sneak-peek of the trails at the link in our bio!

Happy Winter Solstice to all! Find your favorite spot on the Ridge Trail and enjoy the sunset today on the shortest day and the longest night. Looking forward to the light coming back into our lives in 2021. #wintersolstice #bayarearidgetrail #naturenearby You can support the Ridge Trail at the link in our bio. 📸: @heath.er.wer.ner

Wishing you a fun & refreshing weekend. Take care 💗 📸: SCA Trail, Marin Headlands

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