Bay Area Trail Watch

Smoke from Oregon and Washington fires is drifting south, bringing hazy skies to the Bay Area starting Tuesday afternoon.

• Air quality watch: AQI...

Triple-digit heat is hitting interior trails hard today. Adjust plans with these tips:

• Safety first: Stay hydrated, seek shade, and shift hikes to...

A mountain lion sighting at Nagasawa Park in Santa Rosa reminds hikers to stay prepared in Bay Area parks where these cats naturally live.

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The Woodside fire pushed heavy smoke into Sebastopol, Sonoma Valley and Marin, creating hazardous air quality that disrupted outdoor plans. Reported...

Mori Point Loop Trail is poorly marked, spawning thousands of hiker-created alternate routes. Some routes prove significantly safer than others, so carry reliable navigation tools and stick to established paths.

East Bay Regional Parks offers easy entry to trail volunteering that keeps paths safe and sustainable for weekend hikes.

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A half-acre vegetation fire near Chabot Space and Science Center was knocked down Friday night by Oakland firefighters using helicopter drops.

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Bay Area hiking peaks in spring and fall due to mild weather and reliable trail conditions.

• April-May: 60-75°F temps, green hills, and mid-April...

• SF's Bay Trail and Marina Dog Park are temporarily closed due to Saturday's storm damage.
• The storm brought the first-ever tornado warning for San...

The Palo Alto hikers vanished for nine days despite being less than a mile from their cottage, showing how quickly an easy outing can turn...

Bay Area hikers can access free gear and smarter planning tools to hit the trails prepared.

• Library borrowing programs let cardholders check out...

The Spare the Air Alert extends through Saturday as smoke from the Woodside Fire keeps North Bay air quality unhealthy to very unhealthy, especially...

UPF-rated Seirus neck gaiters and sun hats keep you cool while blocking UV rays all summer.

Multiple weather threats this weekend will disrupt Bay Area hiking plans across coastal and inland trails.

• Dangerous surf warnings through Saturday...

The Woodside Fire has triggered Spare the Air alerts through at least Saturday, with unhealthy smoke levels hitting Sonoma County hardest. Containment...

This weekend's heat wave pushes inland highs into the upper 90s to low 100s, but marine winds cap coastal and Peninsula trails in the 60s-70s with...

Sebastopol and west Sonoma County face AQI above 1,000 from Woodside Fire smoke, among the worst in the US. Hikers should avoid all Sonoma trails, shelter indoors with windows closed, and wear N95 masks if stepping out.

The Beach Safety Run at Pillar Point Harbor on September 19th lets Bay Area hikers combine a scenic 5K or 10K along the coast and Pillar Point Marsh...

Solo hiking risks in California center on injury, getting lost, and weather—not wildlife attacks. Preparation turns these into manageable issues.

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• Coastal trails stay cool in the 60s-70s while inland valleys hit 90s-100s
• Skip inland spots like Walnut Creek or Concord during peak afternoon...