The Bay Area Ridge Trail (Ridge Trail) is a planned 550-mile multi-use trail along the hill and mountain ridge lines ringing the San Francisco Bay Area, in Northern California. Currently over 380 miles have been established.
The Ridge Trail's mission is to plan, promote and sustain a connected hiking, cycling, and equestrian trail on the ridge lines around San Francisco Bay—linking people, parks, and open space for today and future generations.
The Bay Area Ridge Trail Council is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization located at 391 Sutter St, Suite 701, San Francisco, CA 94108. Their Tax ID number is 94-3148503.