Sunday, May 13 @9:30am from Rock Spring parking lot.  "Mother's Day Pancakes" with docent Shahryar Shahsavari---Join us as we celebrate Mother's Day on the mountain. We will enjoy an easy 5-mile loop with a stop at West Point Inn to enjoy the pancake breakfast. Bringing your mother is encouraged, though entirely optional! Regular

Evening Hike! Wednesday, May 16 @5:30pm from Bootjack trailhead. "TCC Trail" with docent Karen Sapper ---An early evening walk. Through forests, ferns and Redwoods. Coming to beautiful vistas. Easy

Hike Challenge! Saturday, May 19 @8am from Mt Home parking lot. "Mt Tam: the Circumambulation" with park interpreter Rosanna Petralia, and docents Marie Bush & Alexandra Jurasin ---Let’s retrace the steps of Gary Snyder and Allen Ginsberg’s historic Circumambulation. We’ll stop at 10 inspirational locations to share poems, stories and awareness. The hike is about 18 miles long and […]

Sunday May 20 @9:30am from Rock Spring parking lot. Hike with docent Santi Abascal. Route: Connector to Mountain Theater, Rock Spring, Nora, Matt Davis, Old Mine. Regular.

Evening Hike! Wednesday, May 23 @5:30pm from Bootjack trailhead. "Mountain Play History" with docent Sue Karp ---Unwind from your day. Enjoy the quiet of the evening. Listen to the sounds of nature. Easy

Moonlight Hike! Saturday, May 26 @8:30pm from Pantoll. "Flower Moon" with park interpreter Rosanna Petralia ---Walk along Old Stage Road to the West Point Inn and back (4 miles) for great nocturnal views of the Bay Area. We will share inspirational stories along the way. Bring a flashlight, water and a snack. Kids friendly. Easy

Saturday, May 26 at 9:30am from Stinson Beach parking lot. "Sounds and Silence in nature" with docent Rosalind Gottfried ---Explore the natural environs of Mt Tam with special attention to the sounds and silences on the trail. Meet in Stinson parking lot, Dark green Camry, near bathrooms, will have a hike sign on top of the car. Moderate

Sunday, May 27 @9:30am from Mt Home parking lot. "Muir Woods History" with docent Madelyn Misite ---Hike through Muir Woods and learn about William Kent and the preservation of this National Monument. Moderate

Holiday Hike! Monday, May 28 @9:30am from Pantoll trailhead. "Owls" with docent Joan Lamphier ----Learn about the owl species that live on Mt Tam. Among them is the endangered Northern Spotted Owl! We will discuss where and when the owls are seen and how they are doing. Easy

Evening Hike! Wednesday, May 30 @5:30pm Bootjack Trailheadwith docent Joan LamphierLet's talk about birds on Mt Tam!

Saturday, June 2 @9:30am from Rock Spring parking lot. "West Point Inn and California State Rock" with docent Pat Ernsberger ---We will have a loop hike along Rock Spring trail, Old Stage,and Bootjack or Easy Grade back. We will show and talk about our state rock - the lovely serpentine rock featured in some of the most dramatic landscapes […]

Saturday, June 2 @9:30am from Pantoll trailhead. "Shinrin-Yoku " with docent Nancy Benjamin ---What is Shinrin-Yoku? First developed in Japan, learn more about the practice and healing benefits of "forest bathing" to engage your senses with a gentle, guided hike to the Mountain Theatre. Please pack a brimmed hat, a small towel or mat for sitting, and water. This […]

"Finding Community in the Redwoods" 9:30 Hike from Pantoll by Lizzy Silverstein Learn about the incredible communities Redwoods build, not just among themselves but with other plants and animals in Mt. Tam! This is an easy loop hike: Alpine Trail to TCC Trail and back Dipsea and Old Mine Trails.