Bay Area Trail Watch

Weekend coastal trails face rough surf and a coastal flood advisory through Tuesday morning.

• Timing: Advisory runs Saturday 7 p.m. to Tuesday 3...

Real-time tracking is available for the Lac 203635 Fire in California on WFCA's Fire Map, with updates on size, containment, and responders assigned.

Skip the crowds and try these lesser-known trails this weekend:

• Devil's Slide: 1.3-mile coastal path on old Highway 1 with prime whale watching...

Fire and Weather Alerts

• 🔥 Red Flag Warning Active: Red Flag Warning in effect for East Bay through Thursday morning due to hot, dry, and windy...

Two distinct community events offer tailored weekend options:

• Ridge Trail series targets experienced hikers with typical 10-12 mile routes and...

• Red Flag Warning covered Oakland Hills through Thursday morning amid hot, dry, windy conditions and low humidity
• Inland heat lingers Friday with...

This members-only sunset and full moon hike at Mission Peak runs June 28 from 6:45 PM to 9:45 PM, offering a great social opportunity during the summer solstice period.

• Advisory active through early June 17 with minor flooding near high tide
• Up to 1.8 feet of water possible in low-lying shoreline spots
• Avoid flooded Bay Trail sections and time hikes around lower tides

PG&E has started public safety power shutoffs in parts of the North Bay due to dry winds and wildfire risk, with red flag warnings active in North and...

• Caltrans fuel reduction continues in Montara and Moss Beach through July 15, removing vegetation along the Devil’s Slide Bypass to create defensible...

The American Discovery Trail begins at Limantour Beach in Point Reyes, just 1.5 hours from San Francisco, offering Bay Area hikers a chance to tackle...

Level 2 fire restrictions for Extreme Fire Danger lift at 9am today at Mission Peak Regional Preserve, leaving parks open for normal weekend access.

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Fire Danger Restrictions

• 🔥 McLaughlin Eastshore State Park: Level 2 Extreme Fire Danger restrictions in effect from June 10 at 11pm to June 11...

East Bay Regional Park District recommends early starts, ample water, and shaded trails for summer hikes.

• Ardenwood Historic Farm: 0.8-mile level...

This 13-minute video from Team Asha shows how to load your backpack from the bottom up for multiday hikes at Castle Rock State Park, keeping weight...

This Saturday offers a unique weekend hike: the 50th Anniversary Field Trip to San Pablo Baylands, centered on adapting to rising waters with educational value from the SLT Office starting at 10 AM.

Level 2 restrictions for Extreme Fire Danger are in effect at McLaughlin Eastshore State Park from June 10 at 11pm through June 11 at 9am. Parks remain open but hikers should verify current conditions before heading out during fire season.

Hwy 1 closure in Pacifica is expected to last through the evening commute, so coastal hiking plans may need rerouting. Drive with headlights on and watch for emergency equipment.

Triple-digit heat and red flag warnings are hitting the Bay Area this week, directly affecting outdoor plans.

• Heat advisory in effect for Alameda...