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Urge State Leaders to Support Funding for the Ridge Trail!
The Governor and the legislature are currently negotiating how to spend a record $75 billion surplus in this year’s State budget. This is a vital opportunity to fund the State Coastal Conservancy (SCC), which supports projects up and down the state that address sea level rise, wildfire, access to outdoors, parks and trails, and more.
The Ridge Trail, along with many Bay Area parks and open space districts, depend on funding from the SCC’s SF Bay Program, which will otherwise run out of funds this year.
Please join us in urging state leaders to support the proposed $3.675 billion for climate resilience, including $700 million for the SCC and $100 million for SF Bay Program. Read and sign our letter here.
Are you affiliated with an organization and would like to send your own letter? Find a template here.
Featured News & Outings
Ridge Trail on TV & in the News
Our progress towards connecting 400 miles of Ridge Trail has been making headlines this month, with special news features like this one in the San Francisco Chronicle. In case you missed it, the Ridge Trail was also featured in a recent episode of OpenRoad with Doug McConnell on NBC Bay Area. To check out all the latest Ridge Trail news, visit our new News & Media page.
Explore the Carquinez Strait
The Carquinez Strait Scenic Loop Trail is a planned 50-mile loop traveling along the shores and ridgelines along the Carquinez Strait. Five regional trails converge here, creating endless possibilities to explore by foot, bike, horse, or watercraft. Today, 33 miles of the loop are complete and when finished it will connect you to 10,000 acres of parks and open spaces.
Almost 1,000 Join the Challenge
We’re so excited that almost 1,000 people around the Bay Area are already making their way through the 2021 Ridge Trail Challenge checklist, like everyone here on Instagram using #RidgeTrailChallenge2021. If you haven’t signed up yet, don’t fret! There’s plenty of time to register (for FREE) and get out on those trails. Plus more prizes & more chances to win than ever.
Let’s do it!
Upcoming Ridge Trail Events
Save the Date for Ridge Trail Day 2021!
Saturday, November 6, 2021
Ridge Trail Day–our annual volunteer trail stewardship day–is back! If you’ve been itching to get outside and get your hands dirty, this is the event for you. With the help of our wonderful park and land agency partners, we’ll have opportunities around the Bay Area to build, improve, and clean up the Ridge Trail you know and love. This is usually a sold out event, so make sure to stay tuned for more details soon!
East Bay Hills Benefit Campout
Friday, September 3 to Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Bort Meadows Campground, Oakland
Calling all equestrians, hikers, and bicyclists to join us for a weekend of fun exploring the East Bay hills, camping, and connecting! You bring your own food and gear, we provide the campsite, community, and resources to help you explore the trails. Your registration will also support Bay Area trail organizations to grow and maintain the trails we love!
Upcoming Partner Events
Note: Due to Coronavirus restrictions, please check with event organizers about health and safety guidelines and to confirm events are still taking place.
August 21 - Land Stewards Event: Stinkwort Removal Day!, Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority
August 22 - The Wild World of Plant Galls, Marin County Parks
August 28 - Presidio Habitat Stewards, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
August 29 - Dirt, Sweat & Beers 5K/10K Run + DIY Cleanup, REI and The Trail Portal
September 4 - Bill and Dave Hike at N. Sonoma Mountain, Sonoma County Regional Parks
Partner Feature: Carquinez Strait Scenic Loop Trail Working Group
How do we build trails in our most challenging gaps? By putting our heads together with local partners! The Carquinez Strait Scenic Loop Trail Working Group is a partnership between four regional trails - the Ridge Trail, Bay Trail, SF Water Trail, and Delta Trail and two local jurisdictions, the City of Benicia and Contra Costa County.
Together, we work to close the 9 remaining gaps on the Carquinez Strait Scenic Loop Trail (CSSLT) including exciting projects like the Vallejo Bluffs Trail and the Crockett Blvd trail connection. Thank you to our excellent partners and all the work they do on the Carquinez Strait! Learn more about the CSSLT here.
Help Spread the Word: We’re Hiring!
We’re looking for a Trail Program Director or Trail Project Manager to help us build the next 150 miles of Ridge Trail. If you’re passionate about trails and have planning or advocacy experience, this could be the perfect role for you! Know someone who sounds like a good fit? Help us spread the word! Learn more about the position and how to apply here.
Support the Ridge Trail and help us reach 400 miles!
