Help & Install
A quick guide to using the Ridge Trail Passport, saving it to your phone, and managing your progress.
Using the Passport
Explore the Ridge Trail. Use the map or section list to browse the trail. Tap a main Ridge Trail line or a section in the list to see details.
Track your progress. When you complete a main Ridge Trail section, tap Mark this section complete. Your completed sections, mileage, and overall progress update automatically.
Find sections. Use search, County and Region filters, or turn on Uncompleted only to focus on sections you still have left.
Use your location. Tap the location button on the map to zoom to your current location. Your browser may ask for permission first.
Offline use. After you've opened the Passport online, the app and latest Ridge Trail route information remain available offline. The background map may be blank or incomplete without an internet connection.
Your progress is saved to the browser on this device. It does not automatically sync between devices, but you can use Progress & Backup below to save a copy or transfer it.
Add the Passport to your Home Screen
Save the Passport to your phone so it opens more like a regular app.
iPhone or iPad
- Open the Passport in Safari.
- Tap the ••• menu in the bottom-right.
- Tap the Share button.
- Scroll down and choose Add to Home Screen.
- Tap Add.
Android
- Open the Passport in Chrome.
- Tap the ⋮ menu in the upper-right.
- Choose Add to Home screen or Install app.
- Follow the prompts to install it.
The exact wording may vary slightly depending on your phone and browser.
Companion Apps
For additional trip planning and navigation tools, Ridge Trail information is also available through our partners:
AllTrails
Explore individual trails, photos and community reviews, record outings, and use navigation and offline-map options.
Open AllTrails →FarOut Guides
Use detailed Ridge Trail guide maps with offline GPS, elevation profiles, waypoints, and trail information for planning and navigating on the trail.
Open FarOut →Progress & Backup
Your completed sections are saved on this device and browser. Export a backup before changing devices, browsers, or Passport web addresses.
Importing adds saved completions to your existing progress. It will not remove sections you've already completed.
More from the Ridge Trail
Looking for more ways to explore, plan your outings, or support the Ridge Trail? Check out these additional Ridge Trail resources.
RidgeTrail.org
Explore trail information, news, events, trip-planning resources, and more from the Bay Area Ridge Trail.
Visit RidgeTrail.org →Section Tracker
Use our Section Tracker for another way to browse Ridge Trail sections and keep track of the trail you've explored.
Open Section Tracker →Ridge Trail Guidebook
Take the Ridge Trail with you in print with the official guidebook, featuring trail descriptions, maps, and planning information.
View the Guidebook →Support the Ridge Trail
Help us build, connect, and care for the Ridge Trail around the Bay Area.
Support the Ridge Trail →About This Beta
The Ridge Trail Passport is still in beta. Trail information may change, and the Passport should not be your only source for navigation or current trail conditions.