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The (not-so) Hidden Treasures of Mt Tamalpais – Brian Muir

Jun 12, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Mount Tamalpais State Park Docent Led Hike

“The (not-so) Hidden Treasures of Mt Tamalpais:  Experience multiple geologic and growth eco-systems while traversing the south side of Mt Tamalpais. Visit historic West Point Inn and Mountain Theater.”

  • TENTATIVE ROUTE:  Pan Toll – Old Stage Road – Rock Springs Trail – Old Mine Trail.
  • Part of the FMT Pantoll Quad / https://www.friendsofmttam.org/activities/hiking/
  • DISTANCE:  5 miles / Moderately Strenuous.
  • MEET:  Pantoll Parking Area  
  • DEPARTURE:  9am departure. Group should return no later than 2:30pm.

All Hikes Details

  • 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:
Jun 12, 2022
Time:
9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Venue

Pantoll Parking Lot, Mt Tamalpais