Park/trail openings & closures monitoring
Key Questions
Which trails are currently closed in the Bay Area according to recent updates?
Roy's Redwoods Boardwalk Trail is temporarily closed due to a fallen tree branch for safety reasons. Other closures include Tilden Memory Trail, Pacifica Pier, and various segments of the Iron Horse Trail, while many parks like San Bruno and Coyote Point have reopened.
What new trail has opened in San Francisco connecting waterfront sites?
A new 13-mile waterfront trail now connects Crissy Field to Fort Funston with 12 iconic stops, available via AllTrails maps and a sticker scavenger hunt. No official signage is in place yet, marking a major addition for urban hiking and biking.
When will San Gregorio Ranch open as part of San Gregorio State Beach?
The ranch will open to the public on July 29, 2026, after POST donated the land to California State Parks. It adds a new trail connection to the existing beach and rare dune habitat along the Coastal Trail.
What is the status of Point San Pablo as a potential public park?
The site remains locked with complex ownership involving the city, railroad, and Chevron, and the lease ends in 2030. TRAC is advocating for it to become a regional park, which could enhance future Bay Trail connectivity.
Are there new resources for East Bay cycling trails?
A recent guide details eight East Bay rides, including the 32-mile Iron Horse Trail from Concord to Pleasanton and the Lafayette-Moraga Trail. These paved routes on old rail lines offer car-free options for local cyclists.
Many updates: SF Rec/Parks new GM; Lafayette/Alum Rock closures ongoing; San Bruno/Coyote Point reopened; Wetland Trail opening; Big Basin shuttles/Sequoia Trail reopened; Sempervirens Fund campaign to open 4.5 miles of Timms Creek Loop. Heritage Park open; Whipsnake Trail; Tilden Memory Trail closed; Cake Trail; Saratoga Quarry Park; Pacifica Pier closed; Iron Horse Trail closures; McLaren Park projects; Oakland East Bay Greenway segment completed; Hwy 1 closure Pacifica; Sobrante Ridge; Crockett Hills closures; Baylands Nature Preserve; Sierra Morena Trail; Santa Clara dog park reopened; Doolan Canyon expansion; Embarcadero park plan; Flat Hikes in Marin guide. La Honda Creek repair opposition; South Bay Park erosion protection funded; Regnart Creek Trail petition. SF new 13-mile trail through GGNRA. Bay Area Coastal Trail Expansion 2026-2027. Heroes Grove hike. Russian Ridge guide. Great Redwood Trail funding ($12.4M). Portola Redwoods. SF Crosstown Trail variation. Great Highway reopening debate. Pedro Point Headlands transfer to GGNRA – new 1.3-mile trail. Oak Park/Coggins Bikeway meeting. Great Redwood Trail Tribal Liaison. Dipsea Trail conditions. Alameda Clement-Fruitvale Bridge bike connection opened early. Big Basin Timms Creek Loop campaign. Calistoga hikes guide. Dos Rios Ranch State Park. Peninsula summer roundup. Redwood Rides program. Pinole Bay Trail gap closure project. SAFER Bay Project flood analysis. New guide to Coal Creek Preserve (Santa Cruz Mountains) – trails, seasonal waterfalls, wildlife. Henry W. Coe State Park highlighted as a wild hidden gem for day trips. King Mountain summit in Marin to open to public for first time in decades – transferred to open space via philanthropic donation; access via existing fire road; panoramic views. Track opening date. Point San Pablo (Richmond) potential for public shoreline park – locked gate, complex ownership (city lease, railroad, Chevron), lease ends 2030; TRAC pushing for regional park. Speculative but signals future Bay Trail connectivity. San Gregorio Ranch (San Mateo Coast) confirmed to become part of San Gregorio State Beach, opening July 29, 2026. POST donated the land; new trail connects to existing beach, filling a Coastal Trail gap and adding rare dune habitat. New 13-mile waterfront trail connecting Crissy Field to Fort Funston with 12 iconic stops – no official signage yet, but AllTrails map and sticker scavenger hunt available. This is a major new urban trail opening for SF locals. New article: 'Eight East Bay rides' guide covering Iron Horse, Lafayette-Moraga, and other routes – useful resource for local cyclists. Sempervirens Fund guided hike at Big Basin (Aug 8) now listed. Roy's Redwoods Boardwalk Trail closed due to fallen branch – safety closure in Marin. New detailed guide to Saratoga Gap Preserve and Turtle Rock hike – less crowded than GGNRA, connects to Bay Area Ridge Trail, practical parking and dog restrictions noted.