DIAS RIDGE TRAIL
A long-time favorite destination for recreation users, Dias
Ridge—named after one of the Portuguese dairy ranchers who once owned
swaths of the West Marin hills—is on a ridgeline above Muir Beach and
offers breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and Marin Headlands.
Completed Site Improvements
The newly completed segment of the multi-use trail, which bridges a
gap in the Bay Area Ridge Trail, replaces an old ranch road and
establishes a more sustainable footprint that complements the landscape
and reduces erosion impacts.
Part of a larger effort to revitalize the Redwood Creek watershed,
the improved Dias Ridge Trail has re-opened to the public after
extensive restoration work.
- 1.5 miles of new trail
- Decommissioned "social" trail to protect habitat
- Replanted native vegetation
Future Actions
The National Park Service, Parks Conservancy, and California State
Parks will continue work on improving the visitor experience on the
trail by:
- Enhancing trail safety and multi-user compatibility on the trail by
improving drainage and line-of-sight clearings on blind corners
- Monitoring tread improvements
- Assessing trails after recent rains and identifying wet water
crossings
- Improving fencing on curves for cyclists and equestrians
- Reviewing signage on trail distances, destinations, park
regulations, topography, and alignment
- Restoring vegetation and habitat
- Planting and monitoring approximately 20,000 native plants on the
trail grown at the Marin Headlands Native Plant Nursery for the trail
In addition, the National Park Service and Parks Conservancy are
taking the lead in restoring the tidal lagoon at Muir Beach and
improving the former Banducci farm site.
Before Reconstruction
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After
Reconstruction
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Erosion on Dias Ridge Trail
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Repaired Trail Surface
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Key Contributors
This project was made possible by generous support from
the
California Coastal Conservancy. Our deep gratitude goes to these lead funders and
the members of the
Parks Conservancy for their support of work at Dias Ridge.
Support Our Work
Donate
If you are interested in learning about
how you can support improvements at Dias Ridge please contact Development Director Kathryn
Morelli by e-mail or call (415)
561-3050.
Get Dirty
Lend a hand! We rely on community
support to maintain the amazing landscape improvements at Dias Ridge.
It’s fun, it’s healthy, it makes a HUGE difference, and it's easy to get
started. To learn more, visit our volunteer page or
call us at (415) 561-3077.
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