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Finding Balance in Nature – Maria De La Fuente

Apr 13, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Mount Tamalpais State Park Docent Led Hike

“Finding Balance in Nature by finding connections between us and the surrounding trees” 

  • TENTATIVE ROUTE:  Bootjack – Matt Davis Trail – Nora Trail – Rock Springs – Mountain Theatre – Easy Grade Trail
  • Part of the FMT Pantoll Quad / https://www.friendsofmttam.org/activities/hiking/
  • DISTANCE:  5 miles / Moderately Strenuous 
  • Meet:  Bootjack Parking Area
  • Departure:  10:00am. Group should return no later than 2:00pm

 

NO REGISTRATION OR SIGN UP NECCESSARY. Everyone welcome! You do not need to be a Friends of Mt Tam member to participate. 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: 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 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). 

Details

Date:
Apr 13, 2022
Time:
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Venue

Bootjack Parking Lot, Mt Tamalpais