On September 18, the Marin Water Watershed Committee outlined its plan to update the Roads and Trails Management Plan (RTMP) – with bike-legal trails and a new trail classification officially on the table. This effort was initiated by the Board after the lawsuit that derailed the pilot program. Watch the meeting here.
We know – it feels like we’ve been here before. For decades, bike access in the Mt. Tam watershed has been debated, delayed, and derailed. But this is different: the RTMP update is our best chance to secure permanent bike-legal trails in MMWD policy.
The Board has given staff direction, but they need to hear strong support from the community. We’ve rallied before, and we need to rally again.
Key Date – Don’t Miss This
Nov 9–10: Community Open House & Workshop @ Sky Oaks HQ
This is the moment to show up, speak up, and push for:
Equitable trail access
Smart adoption of existing social trails
Common-sense road-to-trail conversions
It’s taken decades to get here. Let’s not miss this chance.
What’s Next in the Process
- Oct 21 – Board reviews consulting contract
- Nov 9 and 10 – Community Open House & Workshop @ Sky Oaks
- Dec 18 – Watershed Committee: RTMP Planning Update
- Apr 23, 2026 – Final Board review before draft releas
- Summer/Fall 2026 – Draft Plan + Environmental Review
The RTMP update will build upon the 2024 Watershed Recreation Management Plan Feasibility Study, which examined visitation, recreation needs, and watershed protection. It will evaluate trail standards, bike routes, restoration priorities, and visitor management strategies. To learn more about the current Watershed ebike program, click here. Stay tuned for further Marin Watershed Trails Updates.
We’ll be showing up to support the inclusion of mountain and gravel riders at every step of the process.