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Residents and volunteers press commission for Lime Ridge mountain-bike pilot; others warn about preserve status and wildfire risk

Walnut Creek Park, Recreation and Open Space Commission · February 3, 2026
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Summary

Residents and volunteer coaches urged the commission to pilot an organized mountain-bike program at Lime Ridge, citing Briones as a model; other residents and open-space representatives warned Lime Ridge includes preserve areas, wildfire risks and trail-sharing conflicts with equestrians.

At the Feb. 2 commission meeting, resident Jarrett King urged the Park, Recreation and Open Space Commission to consider a mountain-bike pilot project at Lime Ridge, saying local youth and competitive teams use the area and that existing legal trails do not meet their training needs. "I would urge all of you guys to look into the success of the Briones pilot project," King said, offering to help organize a similar effort in Walnut Creek.

Barbara Genes, a longtime resident, told commissioners she had submitted videos…

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