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West Peak: The good, the bad and the ugly – Interpretative hike with docent Franklin Young
Nov 20, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Our ascend to West Peak will afford us some exceptional 360 views and we will learn about the history of West Peak: the good, the bad and the very ugly.
HIKE ROUTE : Bootjack to Mt Theater; Mountain top to West Peak; Arturo; Northside; International; Miller; Railroad Grade to West Point Inn; Rock Spring Trail to Mt Theater; Bootjack trail to Start
DISTANCE: About 6.5 miles moderately strenuous with lunch stop
MEET: Bootjack Campground Parking Lot
DEPARTURE: 9AM departure. 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.
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).