The Bay Area Just Got 18 New Miles of Trails

Bay Area nature lovers, you’re in luck. The Bay Area just got 18 new miles of trails. The Tyler Ranch Staging Area provides new public access for pedestrian, equestrian, and bicycle use on more than 18 miles of trails across 2,800 acres of protected open space on the Tyler Ranch and Robertson Ranch properties, part of Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park.

From the new Tyler Ranch Staging Area, visitors can now enjoy the Sunol Ridge Trail and Tyler Ranch Trail. With the addition of this area, Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park now comprises 9,090 acres of parkland for your enjoyment.

The newly accessible parklands offer amazing panoramic views of the Bay Area, including the San Francisco Bay, Mount Diablo, Brushy Peak, Mission Peak, Mount Umunhum, and Mount Tamalpais. New amenities include 78 parking spaces, equestrian staging, a bike rack, restrooms, water fountains, and a small family picnic area.

Construction of the Tyler Ranch Staging Area and trail began in September 2021. The Tyler Ranch Staging Area and Sunol Ridge Trail are now open to the public. The Tyler Ranch Staging Area and Trails project was made possible through funding from California State Parks and Measure WW.

Read more at East Bay Regional Park District.