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Providing safe connectivity is one of the MCBC Off-Road core mission objectives. The Marin County Open Space recommendation to allow bikes on the Bob Middagh Trail advances that goal.

Open Space’s thorough evaluation process involved outside consultants and more than 12 months of study. MCBC evaluates change-in-use requests carefully, with a thoughtful and considered approach. We understand new uses on an existing trail is a balancing act and have established a list of criteria to help inform us. As we consider any trail proposal, we focus on the benefits of connectivity, potential displacement of visitors, conflict reduction and environmental impacts. We also consider what need is being met by each proposal and what actions will result in the best possible outcome for all trail users.

Bob Middagh Trail was originally built as a service road to construct and maintain a pipeline that runs underneath the trail. While growth has narrowed the roadway over the years, it still has a width of 5 to 8 feet, which provides ample room for visitors to safely pass each other. Bob Middagh Trail is short, has superb sight-lines and connects two popular bike routes, Camino Alto Road and Alto Bowl Fire Road.

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Bob Middagh Trail Update

MCBC is disappointed by the temporary setback in opening the Bob Middagh Trail to shared use. It is unfortunate when CEQA is used as a tool to prevent progress at the public’s expense.

2018 Draft Plan Brings Three Trails and a Bridge!

Marin County Open Space District released their 2018 Draft Work Plan featuring three new bike-legal trail projects. Open Space will focus on expanding North Marin’s network of trails in 2018. Here are the projects that will benefit bicyclists –

MCBC Off-Road Program Update

The MCBC Off-Road Program launched in 2012 and is built on three guiding principles: education, environmental stewardship, and expanded opportunities for mountain biking. We continue to create measurable results and plan for continued success.

Safety and Stewardship: Horse Hill Trail Work + Tails & Tires

Join us on Saturday, November 11 for our annual Mt. Tam Day of Thanks, as we work to maintain the health of the meadows and grasslands at the Horse Hill Open Space Preserve. Then take part in Tails & Tires on Sunday, November 19.

Bob Middagh Trail

Providing safe connectivity is one of the MCBC Off-Road core mission objectives. The Marin County Open Space recommendation to allow bikes on the Bob Middagh Trail advances that goal.