Bay Area Trail Watch

Portions of the Levee Bay Trail in Foster City are closed to walkers and bicyclists today, starting at 7:00 a.m., for planned floodgate...

Regular, organized options around Cordelia and Fairfield:

• 2nd Saturday: Patwino Worrtla Kodoi Dihi nature hike, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
• 3rd...

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This 15-mile loop launches and ends at East Bay BART stations and runs on wide bike lanes along a former railroad line, so you can skip the car...

A free guided hike starts at the park's Visitor Center near the Redwood Loop Trail. The event itself has no fee, but parking costs $10, which helps Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks support the park. RSVP details are linked in the announcement.

The Bear Creek Nature Trail is closed until further notice due to recent rains and higher-than-normal water levels. Do not enter the closed trail, and use caution in the area. Check for an official reopening update before planning a visit.

Big Sur is partly reopened, but dog access is narrower than usual, and conditions can change quickly.

• Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park reopened Oct. 16....

A surge of 65 to 75 degree water is heading north from Southern California, pushed by a Kelvin wave. The National Weather Service says the wave is...

Bay Area beaches face the immediate threat: a beach hazards statement runs until 8 p.m. Tuesday, covering waters from Big Sur to Sonoma County....

Before you head out, check whether these closures affect your route and note the reported reopening times:

• Highway 9, Westside and Downtown: Closed...

The portal is a useful starting point for GGNRA's sites across three counties, but confirm current conditions before you head out.

• Hours vary: Most...

The Fern Canyon Scenic Trail at Little River is a good option for a trip beyond the core Bay Area. The first 2.5 miles follow the river and are mostly...

This Sierra Club hike is listed as 9 miles and 1,700 feet, rated moderate. Before you head out:

• Sign the digital waiver on the Sierra Club site,...

This old highway is a gentle, scenic leg stretcher, with 1.3 miles each way of pavement and about 300 feet of elevation gain.

• Views and seabirds:...

The National Weather Service warns of dangerous surf along the Coastal North Bay, including Point Reyes National Seashore, and the San Francisco...

Before you head to Sonoma Coast State Park, note that the restroom and shower in Loop 2 (sites #23-#48) at Bodega Dunes are closed for maintenance....

Access varies by trail and agency, so sort routes before you go.

• Reopened at Pfeiffer Big Sur: Buzzards Roost, River Path, and Redwood Grove...

A dry weekend with mild afternoons is forecast, and it may be the last such stretch for a while, so it's a useful window to plan an outing.

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The National Weather Service has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for the San Francisco Peninsula Coast and Coastal North Bay, including Point Reyes...

Road work on Pantoll Road starts Monday, November 2, so build in extra time for weekday drives.

• One-way traffic control will be in place on Pantoll...