At the December ’25 Watershed Committee meeting, Marin Water staff and consultants shared a summary of public input from their Community Open House, along with an update on next steps for the Road and Trail Management Plan Update. The message from the community was clear: people care deeply about stewardship of the mountain and want to see meaningful restoration, better trail connectivity, and improved visitor experiences, alongside expanded multiuse and singletrack trail access.
The trails included for initial assessment represents a significant opportunity, identifying nearly 30 miles of trails and fire roads being considered for expanded bicycle access and road-to-trail conversions. This scope reflects years of advocacy and growing public support for a more inclusive, sustainable trail system that serves a wider range of users.
The progress outlined at this meeting is encouraging and underscores the importance of continued public engagement and consistent advocacy to ensure this effort moves forward.
UPDATE: June 2026
Join the Marin Water Watershed Committee meeting this Thursday, June 18, at 5:00 PM to hear staff present the next steps for expanded mountain bike access on roads and trails on Mt Tam.
📅 Thursday, June 18th 5:00 PM
📍 City of San Rafael, City Council Chambers, 1400 Fifth Avenue
💻 Zoom Link | By phone, dial: 1-669-444-9171 and use Webinar ID: 810 7157 7373
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January – March 2026 – Series of Community Watershed Site Visits
Marin Water is hosting a series of guided site walks to explore key areas under consideration in the RTMP update. These walks are a critical opportunity to show up, learn, and share perspectives directly with decision-makers.
Site Walk #1 – Saturday, January 31, 2026, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
UPDATED MEET-UP LOCATION: East Ridgecrest Boulevard and Airforce Throughway
Focus: West Peak area trails
Expect a 2–3 mile hike with moderate elevation gain. Wear layers, bring water, and hiking-appropriate footwear.
Site Walk # 2 – February 27, 2026, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
MEET-UP LOCATION: Lagunitas Overflow Parking Area near Sky Oaks Road and Filter Plant Road (Sky Oaks Rd & Filter Plant Rd., California 94930). The second site walk will be focused on trails near the lake areas.
Expect a 2–3 mile hike with moderate elevation gain on uneven terrain. Wear layers, bring water, and hiking-appropriate footwear.
Site Walk #3 – April 24, 2026, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
MEET UP LOCATION: The initial meeting location is at the Bon Tempe Dam parking lot, followed by a guided hike or ride along Rocky Ridge Fire Road. During the hike or bike ride, staff will highlight existing road and trail conditions, natural resource considerations, road to trail conversion opportunities and discuss how these areas related to watershed protection and restoration. Community Site Walk #3 Agenda.
Watershed Committee Meeting – March 19th, 9:30am
Marin Water, 220 Nellen Avenue, Corte Madera, CA 94925. A Zoom link will be made available as well.
Showing up and staying engaged matters. These site visits will help shape decisions that determine the future of access in the watershed, and your presence makes a difference.
UPDATE (May 2026)
Over the past few months, Marin Water has hosted three site visits as part of the update to their Road and Trail Management Plan. These site visits provided a valuable opportunity for shared dialogue across user groups and one of the most encouraging takeaways was that we have far more in common than we do differences. Across communities, there is strong alignment around a central goal – achieving a “net environmental benefit” for the watershed. In many cases, this can be supported, and even enhanced, through sustainable design and thoughtful improvements to existing roads and trails along with expanded recreational opportunities.
If you haven’t been able to make the meetings, Marin Water has provided an interactive map that shows the scope of proposed changes and trail scenarios.
The next opportunity to engage is Saturday, May 30th from 9:30-1 at Sky Oaks Headquarters. This open house will focus on community feedback on key recommendations and different trail scenarios. It is critical that we stay active and make our voices heard.