Light Breakfast Guest Speakers Updates on Friends of Mt Tam  More Details Soon! 

"Me thinks that the moment my legs begin to move, my thoughts begin to flow!” -Thoreau. Science is proving what people have known for ages – going out into nature is one of the best ways to connect with your creative mind. Mt. Tam has been a special place of inspiration for many generations of […]

A free all-day event showcasing the unique sciences of Mt Tam State Park. Expert guides in Flora, Fauna, Geology, and Astronomy will provide in person experiences to highlight how science can deepen our understanding of our environment. There will be a very limited number of slots available for each event.   Friends of Mt Tam members […]

"Me thinks that the moment my legs begin to move, my thoughts begin to flow!” -Thoreau. Science is proving what people have known for ages – going out into nature is one of the best ways to connect with your creative mind. Mt. Tam has been a special place of inspiration for many generations of […]

Friends of Mt. Tam Annual Picnic  Location of event: Madrone Grove, across from the Mountain Theatre  (Quarry Lot near the Mt. Theater may offer more parking spots) When: Sunday, October 15, 2023 2:00 Appetizers 3:00 Potluck What to Bring: By last name: A-H Salads (macaroni, potato, fruit, mixed greens or your choice) I-P   Dessert Q-Z  Appetizer We will provide non alcoholic drinks, […]

“In every walk with nature one receives far more than (they) seek.” - John Muir  Science has proven what people have known for ages –walking in nature is one of the best ways to reset and connect with your creative mind. This walk will begin in silence as we trade asphalt for dirt and fall […]

“In every walk with nature one receives far more than (they) seek.” - John Muir  Science has proven what people have known for ages –walking in nature is one of the best ways to reset and connect with your creative mind. This walk will begin in silence as we trade asphalt for dirt and fall […]

Annual Holiday Party for FMT Members. More Details Soon!

Join Franklin Young for this great hike! Hike Route: Bootjack, Easy Grade, Mt Theater, Rock Spring trail, West Point Inn, Nora, Matt Davis About 4 miles and 1000 ft in elevation change Snack stop at West Point Inn 

Sponsored by Friends of Mt Tam and California Alpine Club Where: Rock Spring parking lot When: January 1, 2024 Time: 9am to 2pm* Parking: Parking in this lot is free. Overflow parking is available in the Quarry parking lot by the Mountain Theater. What to expect: This annual event hike is actually multiple hikes! All […]

Moved to January 27 due to Weather! “In every walk with nature one receives far more than (they) seek.” - John Muir  Science has proven what people have known for ages –walking in nature is one of the best ways to reset and connect with your creative mind. This walk will begin in silence as […]

"In every walk with nature one receives far more than (they) seek.” - John Muir  Science has proven what people have known for ages –walking in nature is one of the best ways to reset and connect with your creative mind. This walk will begin in silence as we trade asphalt for dirt and fall […]

Join Franklin Young for this great hike! Distance: 7 miles with over 2500 ft of elevation change Pace: Easy Bring lunch Trails: Steep Ravine to Dipsea to Stinson Beach to Matt Davis to Pantoll

Join Franklin Young for this great hike! Distance: 4 miles with 500 ft of elevation change Pace: easy Bring snack Trails: Hogback to Hoo Koo E Koo to Double Bow Knot to Gravity car grade to Mt Home

Light Breakfast Guest Speakers Updates on Friends of Mt Tam  More Details Soon! 

"In every walk with nature one receives far more than (they) seek.” - John Muir  Science has proven what people have known for ages –walking in nature is one of the best ways to reset and connect with your creative mind. This walk will begin in silence as we trade asphalt for dirt and fall […]

In partnership with SFAA (San Francisco Amateur Astronomers). Limited Slots - Friends of Mt Tam Members will get first access Stay tuned for more details!

"In every walk with nature one receives far more than (they) seek.” - John Muir  Science has proven what people have known for ages –walking in nature is one of the best ways to reset and connect with your creative mind. This walk will begin in silence as we trade asphalt for dirt and fall […]

Join Franklin Young for this great hike! Check on Barnatte and Owliver. Golden Gate Dairy has been the nesting ground for barn owls for over 35 years.  We could possibly meet the latest batch of baby owls. Along the way, we'll look for and enjoy the last of the wildflowers.   Distance: 7 miles with about […]