Dias Ridge Trail

A key 3.1 mile multi-use trail link in Ridge Trail's Marin County alignment was dedicated on Saturday, May 8, 2010.

Sunset Magazine names Dias Ridge Trail "our favorite new trail"! (September 2010, Editor's picks, page 32) - See it!

Recent Realignment and Construction Complete

During Summer 2009, the Dias Ridge Trail on Mt. Tam underwent major construction and realignment. This giant step helped achieve the twin missions of the Ridge Trail Council on Mt Tamalpais -- to improve public access from Highway 1 in Muir Beach at the Golden Gate Stables to Panoramic Highway at the top of Mt. Tam and to restore sensitive habitat within the Redwood Creek watershed caused by the poorly aligned footprint of the original old ranch road.

The eroded gullies of the former ranch road have been repaired, erosion control materials have been installed in order to protect the sensitive habitat within the watershed and several new trail segments have been completed. Trails Forever volunteers and youth from the North Bay Conservation Corps planted 25,000 coastal scrub and grassland plants that were grown by community volunteers in the Marin Headlands Native Plant Nursery.

Trail Provides Full Multi-use and Protects Environment

Completion of the entire 3.1-mile Dias Ridge Trail provides a safer and more enjoyable hiking, biking, and horseback riding experience; bridges a vital gap in the Bay Area Ridge Trail; and restores habitat and reduces sedimentation into the Redwood Creek watershed.

Experience the New Dias Ridge Trail

From Panoramic Highway, start out at 700 feet and drop down to sea level at Muir Beach with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean for most of the trip while passing over the 25,000 newly planted native plants and grasses.  The coastal breezes and early morning fog usually provide great hiking/riding weather most of the year.  The reverse trip is more challenging, but parking is available at both ends of the trail. 

Get the map so you can experience the new full multi-use trail and see the transformation.

The 2009 Dias Ridge improvements are made possible by the generosity of the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council, California Coastal Conservancy, and the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act.

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