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MTSP Docent Hike: Jan 29 – “Explore the magic camps of Mt Tamalpais” – Robert Freinkel

Jan 29, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

Mount Tamalpais State Park Docent Led Hike

“Explore the magic camps of Mt Tamalpais”

  • TENTATIVE ROUTE:  Benstein – Laurel Dell Road – Riffle Camp – Potrero Meadows  – Music Stand – Barth’s Retreat – Simmons Trail
  • DISTANCE:  5 miles / Moderately Strenuous
  • MEET:  Rock Spring Parking Area
  • DEPARTURE:  9am –  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 29, 2022
Time:
9:00 am - 2:30 pm