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Explore the North Bay Wetlands

8 mi, 9 ft elevation gain, out-and-back | Difficulty: Moderate

Explore the ambitious restoration work at Sears Point and marvel at the sweep of the North Bay. Baylands here butt up against pastures, hills, and river floodplains, rather than against hard walls. It’s more rural. Designers see space for wetlands to spread out and creep inland in advance of rising seas.