San francisco, ca 94105 4157786700 welcome to the san francisco bay trail, a planned 500mile walking and cycling path around the entire san francisco bay running through all nine bay area counties, 47 cities, and across seven toll bridges. San francisco bay national wildlife refuge newark, 112798. Bay belmont sausalito lafayette dublin castro valley foster city 980 61 kentfield larkspur corte madera. According to the san francisco bay trail, this bikewalking path is a planned 500 miles with 47 cities and 9 counties.
Original bay trail guided photo tours and old pages. Walk or bike on the bay trail at hamilton in novato. Bay trail pages ron horiis san francisco bay area parks. When completed, the trail will run through all nine bay area counties, connecting cities and towns with the shoreline and with each other. The plan for the bay trail proposes development of a regional hiking and bicycling trail around the perimeter of san francisco and san pablo bays. The bay trail at hamilton in novato is one of our favorite marin spots for a short hike or bike ride with the kids.
The golden gate national recreation area website also has maps of muir woods and the san francisco presidio. Located 5 miles northnortheast of san francisco california. Refer to the traillink map for exact access points and. Maps, hike stats and transportation the san francisco. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Spectacular and san francisco and the surrounding bay area are home to over 5 million people. San francisco bay trail california trails traillink. Nice walk on the san francisco bay trail we walked part of the very long 300 plus and when done 500 mile san francisco bay trail. The coastal trail, san francisco the coastal trail is decided to be a trai all along the coastal areas of california.
Once the automobile industry rendered travel by boat nearly obsolete, the structure fell into disuse, and was literally cut off from the bulk of san francisco by the embarcadero freeway for 35 years. Theres an excellent pdf map of the headlands online. These 25 map cards are your key to discovering the san francisco bay trail. Don edwards san francisco bay national wildlife refuge fremont, part 2 newark slough and lariviere marsh, 2402.
San francisco, san mateo, santa cruz, and monterey counties. Bay area ridge trail map san francisco california mappery. If you require them in a different format, call 5107920222 ext. Production of the maps was funded in part by the california coastal conservancy. Redwood shores bay trail ron horiis san francisco bay. Youll have frontrow views of the city skyline, the marin headlands, and of course, that famous bridge. The san francisco bay trail 500 miles 47 cities 9 counties 1 trail highway 37 policy committee presentation november 2, 2017. The bay trail plan in 1989, the bay trail plan was adopted by the abag executive board. Bay marina pacific heights sacramento street union street fillmore japantown western addition haight ashbury cole valley castro noe valley mission diamond heights glen park seacliff richmond clement street presidio sunset west portal park merced ingleside outer mission portola excelsior visitacion valley bayview hunters point potrero hill.
The trail is good for all skill levels and offers a number of activity options. A large foldout map of the entire san francisco bay trail on one side, a description of the varied ways to enjoy the trail on the other, download our pdf for a. Set out for a trek on the entire 17mile trail or pick one or more of the 5 sections easily reachable by transit for a shorter stroll the trail is not signed, so be sure to bring a map or cue sheet. However, my current projects, including halflight, a study of the bay trail, can be found on. Trail map of the san francisco bay trail from california state route 237 san jose to kennedy park napa. Great runs in the city if youll be staying in san francisco but wont have time for the 30minute drive to. San francisco bay trail is a 500 mile round trip hike with 1,000 feet accumulated elevation gain. Best hiking trails in the bay area cbs san francisco. Best trails of the san francisco bay area joyful athlete. San francisco county the coastal trail in san francisco connects some of the greatest tourist attractions and most scenic natural and manmade landscapes on the planet. This is called bayfront park on the sf bay trail map. The ultimate goal of the bay trail is to build a beautiful shoreline bicycle and.
It is the guiding document for the project and is supported by all shoreline jurisdictions in the form of resolutions or policies in general plans and bicycle pedestrian plans. Map of the san francisco bay trail alignment as of 20. Environmental protection policies underscore the importance of the san francisco bays natural environment and define the relationship of the proposed trail to sensitive natural environments such as wetlands. Nov 29, 2012 olmsted also has excellent trail maps of the east bay and peninsula. Don edwards san francisco bay national wildlife refuge fremont, part 1 tidelands trail and visitor center, 2402. The plan was prepared by the association of bay area governments pursuant to senate bill 100, which mandated that the bay trail. San francisco bay trail project nonrofit, 501c3 p administered by abag, staffed by 3. Connecting the marina district to the golden gate bridge, the golden gate promenade is the northern part of the regional bay trail. The san francisco bay trail maps were released in may 20 and last updated in 2018. Regional map pdf trail guide book the official guide book to the bay area ridge trail is packed full of useful information for planning hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trips including maps, detailed trail descriptions, curated trips and more. A 500mile continuous walking and bicycling trail around the shoreline of san francisco bay, connecting 9 counties and 47 cities, and crossing 7 toll. The bay trail ends here, but the bay trail map shows a planned route running along the edge of the san carlos airport. The san francisco bay trail is a bicycle and pedestrian trail that when finished will allow continuous travel around the shoreline of san francisco bay. Between the path and the bay is where resident shorebirds congregate and migratory waterfowl rest and nest.
View pdfpdf file opens in a new window mapsfbaytrail. Thank you to all the great people whove joined me on bay trail walks in the past several years. Tasman and cisco in san jose, walk about 300 yards east to coyote creek trail head then north for 1. The trails are suitable for cyclists of all abilities and include opportunities for stops at parks, cafes and. A small piece of a large multi community trail that extends through most of the peninsula cities bordering the san francisco bay. San francisco bay trail map california state route 237. Walking these great waterside trail s with others makes it twice as fun. When finished, the trail will be over 500 miles 800 km of paved and gravel paths, bike lanes, and sidewalks, linking 47 cities across nine counties and crossing seven toll bridges. Along its course, the trail will link 47 cities through 9 counties, providing numerous connections to local employment hubs, transit, parks and open spaces, and schools and other civic centers. Connected to the san francisco bay trail, the spur trail loops around the city treatment ponds. Aug 18, 2016 the historic san francisco ferry building first opened its doors in 1898, playing a crucial role in the citys growth and commerce up through wwii. See 169 photos and 11 tips from 1162 visitors to san francisco bay trail bayfront park. North san pablo bay petaluma river sonoma baylands napa river north central sf bay san pablo bay marin richmond. When i found out about this, i got super excited as this will be my goal to accomplish, bike riding.
Our cycling trail map locates bicycle routes, both on and off road and locates and provides information about places, attractions and facilities that are useful to recreational cyclists. The san francisco crosstown trail crosses san francisco diagonally from southeast to northwest. If and when that happens, it may run on top of the levee next to the slough. The san francisco bay trail features numerous access points and places to park along its lengthy route. San francisco bay trail project, a nonprofit organization created by the accociation. The san francisco bay trail has proven to be one of the most popular public. San francisco oakland bay bridge richmond san rafael bridge san mateo bridge carquinez bridge beniciamartinez bridge san francisco san jose oakland n 0 2. Comprehensive, compact, userfriendly, and studded with fullcolor maps and illustrations, the guide covers the more than 325 miles of the shoreline bay trail already open to the public, a corridor that will eventually. See our current map or brochure for better information. This file is licensed under the creative commons attributionshare alike 3. The plan for the development of the san francisco bay trail calls for a continuous 500mile network of bicycling and hiking trails that will encircle san francisco bay, san pablo bay and the carquinez strait. Why navigate on a small gps or smart phone screen when our clear, concise, easytorefold map can give you a great overview of the entire bay area.
Welcome to the san francisco bay trail, a planned 500mile walking and cycling path around. Here, along the top of the levees, is where the foster city portion of the san francisco bay trail runs. I maintain this site for those who wish to learn more about my trek. Fishing marinaboating parking point of interest train station. It stretches along the san francisco bay shoreline, so its a guaranteed stunner. San francisco embarcadero bart to fremont bart to ac transit 212, offboard at e. Apr 22, 2020 san francisco bay trail map and more information. Bayside bicycle trailsthe bicycle trails each explore a different area of bayside. In addition to the trail, we will discuss how staff at sonoma land trust, us fish and wildlife service, ducks unlimited and many other organizations approached restoring 2,500 acres of. Yes, its true, doug mcconnell, the bay areas favorite outdoor guru is back on nbc may 16, 2015. Comprehensive, compact, userfriendly, and studded with fullcolor maps and illustrations, the guide covers the more than 325 miles of the shoreline bay trail already. Golden gate promenadebay trail presidio san francisco, ca.
The latest san francisco bay area news, local weather, traffic, california breaking news and crime stories. The association of bay area governments abag is the bay area. The outer edges of the city along belmont slough and san francisco bay are protected undeveloped marshland or bay front. South central sf bay richardson bay san francisco east bay. The san francisco bay trail is a bicycle and pedestrian trail that when finished will allow.
However, safety, security, and environmental concerns may be roadblocks to implementing an. The sunnyvale water pollution control plant at borregas avenue and carl road length. Trail in hayward, ca foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. California coastal trail improvements adequate needs substantial improvements connecting trails pacific coast bike route coastal re sb sp beach continuous shoreline passage local, state, and federal park lands scale 1. South sf bay bair island don edwards national wildlife refuge. The guide focuses on natural, cultural, and historic features that reveal the bay areas rich multicultural heritage.
The box set of 25 cards and a large foldout map provide detailed information about the trail and points of interest along its route. This time we just did a very tiny portion of it by sutro baths and lands end in san francisco. Eventually, the bay trail will link the shoreline of. Whether you shuffle the deck or proceed in an orderly fashion around the bay, pick any card and start discovering the bay trail. For more information on the san francisco bay trail project and an interactive bay trail map, go to. San francisco bay trail bayfront park trail in millbrae.
With easy access from several points in hamilton and stunning views, this is a great place for families to head outdoors for an active outing. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible yearround. The san francisco bay trail is a colossal effort to create a 500mile multiuse trail encircling its namesake bay. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in. This trail has many scenic views of the bay area and is not just in san francisco but also extends to other cities in the area. San francisco bay trail metropolitan transportation commission. As of 2020, 356 miles 573 km of the trail have been completed. The second edition of the popular san francisco bay shoreline guide is the one essential book for anyone who wants to explore the remarkably diverse san francisco bay shoreline. These 25 map cards are your key to discovering the san francisco bay trail with over 340 miles in place, theres a ride, stroll or hike here for everyone from the longtime local to the firsttime tourist. San francisco bay trail map california state route 237 san.
You can start at coyote point and travel many miles north or south of the park offering hours of uninterrupted views of the bay and its diverse wildlife. So if youre looking for a fun activity to do, bike riding is a lot of fun. The second edition of the san francisco bay shoreline guide is a comprehensive, compact, userfriendly resource, chock full of color photos and maps. San francisco bay trail metropolitan transportation.
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