MTSP Docent Hike: Jan 8 – “Walking Mt. Tam: Trails of Creativity” – Caryn Lowe

Mount Tamalpais State Park Docent Led Hike

“Me thinks that the moment my legs begin to move, my thoughts begin to flow!” -Thoreau. / Science is proving what people have known for ages – going out into nature is one of the best ways to connect with your creative mind. Mt. Tam has been a special place of inspiration for many generations of artists and writers from early settlers from the Hudson Valley to the Bohemian and Beat movements. During this hike you will learn a little bit about this rich history, what happens here today and hopefully make your own creative connection to Mt. Tam. There will be a few stopping points along the way so bring a notebook, pens/pencils, and your curiosity! 

• TENTATIVE ROUTE:  TBD
• DISTANCE:  5 miles / Moderately Strenuous
• MEET:  Pantoll Parking Area
• DEPARTURE: 9am Departure – Group should return no later than 2:30

All Hikes Details

• CANCELLATIONS: Rain, red flag days, winds above 30 mph, and unforeseen circumstances will
  cancel. Check the Friends of Mt Tam Facebook for updates:
  https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfMtTam
• PARKING: We strongly recommend carpooling and arriving 15 minutes early to find parking. Certain
  parking areas require a fee (Pantoll, Bootjack, and East Peak).
• WATER: Bring at least two bottles of water on hot days. Most hikes do not pass by public drinking
  water sources.
• FOOD: Unless stated otherwise in the hike description, there will not be a formal lunch stop. Bring
  your own snacks.
• PROTECTION: Ticks, mosquitoes, horse flies and yellow jackets are present, but not abundant.
• STURDY BOOTS: Trails are uneven, rocky and can be very steep in places. Sandals, sneakers and
  running shoes are not recommended.
• COVID PRECAUTIONS: Frequent hand sanitation, physical distancing, and no sharing of gear or maps.
  Visitors need to be fully prepared to provide for all of their own needs, including map (printed or
  downloaded), hand sanitizer, tissues, and first aid supplies.
• Hikes are part of the California State Parks Volunteers In the Park Program (VIPP).