Category Archives: Bay Area Ridge Trail

hikes on segments of the Bay Area Ridge Trail

Bay Area Ridge Trail: Pacific Union College

Posted on October 20, 2019 by trailhiker

Since I completed my official circumnavigation of the Bay Area Ridge Trail a few years ago, I have made an effort to hike newly-dedicated segments as soon as possible after they are open – preferably on the same day (see, … Continue reading →

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Blue Oak Ranch Reserve and Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve

Posted on October 12, 2019 by trailhiker

Occasionally the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council arranges to host special-access hikes that cross private property that would be interesting or desirable for more frequent public access or even an eventual Ridge Trail segment.  This hike was one such occasion.  … Continue reading →

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Plants on Mt Umunhum along the Bay Area Ridge Trail

Posted on February 17, 2018 by trailhiker

This is a second post about a hike on the new Bay Area Ridge Trail segment on Mt Umunhum, from the Woods Trail to the summit via Barlow Rd and the new Mt Umunhum Trail.  The Mt Umunhum Trail opened … Continue reading →

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Woods Trail to Mt Umunhum summit parking via Barlow Rd and Mt Umunhum Trail

Posted on February 17, 2018 by trailhiker

Ever since the Mt Umunhum summit area in Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve opened to the public in September 2017 I have been looking for a good opportunity to visit – well, not just visit, but hike the newly-dedicated segment … Continue reading →

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Bay Area Ridge Trail – Milagra Gate to Mussel Rock through Pacifica

Posted on December 6, 2017 by trailhiker

Recently a new 2.5-mile section of the Bay Area Ridge Trail was dedicated in Pacifica, about half in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) north of Milagra Gate and half along streets, almost to the Daly City border.  I … Continue reading →

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Indian Tree Preserve to Big Rock

Posted on June 6, 2017 by trailhiker

Most years I try to go on a special hike to celebrate National Trails Day on the first Saturday of June.  The National Trails Day tag line – hit the trail, make new friends, find an adventure – appeals to … Continue reading →

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Vargas Plateau Regional Park

Posted on May 22, 2016 by trailhiker

Recently the East Bay Regional Park District opened a new park in the Fremont Hills: Vargas Plateau Regional Park.  The park hosts a 2-mile segment of the Bay Area Ridge Trail.  Both the park opening and the new Ridge Trail … Continue reading →

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Bay Area Ridge Trail: North Garin to Garin Regional Park along Walpert Ridge

Posted on December 15, 2015 by trailhiker

Recently a new segment of Bay Area Ridge Trail opened in the East Bay Hills above the Union City – Hayward area of Alameda County. The new trail extends the Chabot-to-Garin Regional Trail from its previous ending point at the … Continue reading →

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Ridge Trail Cruz 27-mile hike

Posted on October 6, 2015 by trailhiker

This was quite literally an all-day hike, mostly on a long contiguous section of the Bay Area Ridge Trail on the San Francisco Peninsula. It was a supported fund-raiser hike for the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council, whose mission is … Continue reading →

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Ridge to Bridge 20-mile hike

Posted on April 27, 2015 by trailhiker

The Bay Area Ridge Trail Council hosts an annual event called Ridge to Bridge, which includes several options to experience the Bay Area Ridge Trail in Marin County leading to and across the Golden Gate Bridge. Hiking options include 10, … Continue reading →

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