View from Russian Ridge Preserve to Mindego Hill by Karl Gohl

San Francisco Bay Trail Update

San Francisco Bay Trail © Frances FreyburgWith $1 million in support from San Mateo County’s Measure A, $400,000 from Santa Clara County and $40,000 from the Association of Bay Area Governments, Midpen will complete the San Francisco Bay Trail north of Ravenswood Open Space Preserve in 2017. This project will fill a critical trail gap—creating 80 miles of continuous multi-use trail in one of the busiest areas in San Mateo County. Midpen, the County and the cities of East Palo Alto and Menlo Park have been working diligently for a decade to fill in this gap. Project challenges have included nearby railroad lines, Hetch Hetchy water pipes, fragile wetlands, multiple jurisdictions and property owners, and the required cleanup of a former gun club. We’re looking forward to bringing you this world-class urban trail in 2017!