Welcome to the logistics page for my Bay Area Ridge Trail hike in June 2023.

Read the backstory of how I decided to hike this (yet-incomplete) trail.

I’m hiking counter-clockwise around the bay. Scroll down for my itinerary.

Click here for an interactive map of my (approximate) route

Confirmed Itinerary

• Tuesday June 6: San Francisco
• Wednesday June 7: Pacifica
• Thursday June 8: Redwood City
• Friday June 9: Black Mountain Backpack Camp
• Saturday June 10: Los Gatos
• Sunday June 11: South San Jose
• Monday June 12: South San Jose
• Tuesday June 12: Milpitas

Predicted Itinerary

• June 13-14: Fremont/San Leandro
• June 15-20: East Bay (many friends to see!)
• June 21-23: North Bay
• June 24-27: Marin
• June 28: San Francisco (end)

Want to host me for a night?

I’ve got many planned stops along my route, but there are still gaps. If you’d like to host me, I’d love to share stories + a dinner with you! Reach out via yourstruly@blakeboles.com.

If you don’t know me personally, check out the references on my Couchsurfing profile to see whether I’m a trustworthy guy. (Spoiler alert: I am.)