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In search of Sitting Bull. Our goal is to visit the Sitting Bull plaque. Along the way we’ll visit the Double Bow Knot station (NEW DATE)
Jul 20, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Tentative Route: Mountain Home to Gravity Car Grade to Double Bow Knot to Hoo Koo E Koo to Temelpa to Sitting Bull plaque to Vic Haun to Hoo Koo E Koo to Hogback to Mountain Home
Distance: 5 miles with limited stops / Moderately Strenuous
Meet: Mountain Home Parking Area
Departure: 5:30pm
NO REGISTRATION OR SIGN UP NECCESSARY. Everyone welcome! Just show up!
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 $8 fee (Pantoll, Bootjack, and East Peak). Bring exact change!
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: Visitors need to be fully prepared to provide for all of their own needs, including a map (printed or downloaded), hand sanitizer, tissues, and first aid supplies.
HIKE DOCENTS have been trained under the California State Parks Volunteers In the Park Program (VIPP).