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MTSP Docent Hike: Jan 2 – “Start the New Year Right” – Franklin Young

Jan 2, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

Mount Tamalpais State Park Docent Led Hike

“Start the New Year Right. From a trailhead off the beaten path, you will be hiking along a peaceful
creek to Muir Beach, a residential community without any stores. After lunch, you will be rewarded
with great ocean views and opportunity to burn off some Holiday calories. What a better way to
start the New Year!”

  • TENTATIVE ROUTE:   Dias Ridge – Miwok – Redwood Creek – Muir Beach – Dias Ridge
  • MEET: Dias Ridge Trailhead/Panoramic Highway
  • DISTANCE: 7.5 miles / Moderately Strenuous
  • 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).

Details

Date:
Jan 2, 2022
Time:
9:00 am - 2:30 pm