East Peak Gravity Car Barn Open

Mt Tamalpais East Peak Mt. Tam Gravity Car Barn, Mill Valley, United States

State Park Volunteer docents at the Gravity Car Barn Museum share their love of the mountain’s rich history. Relive the past by learning how train passengers used to coast down the mountain. You’ll also find: Interpretive displays to help connect visitors with the cultural resources found at the park. Video documentary for your enjoyment Historic photos and […]

First Day Hike

Rock Spring Trailhead, W Ridgecrest Blvd, Stinson Beach, CA 94970, USA 2 Ridgecrest Rd, United States

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 […]

“Walking Mt. Tam: Trails of Creativity” – Interpretive hike with docent Caryn Lowe

Pantoll Parking Lot, Mt Tamalpais

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 […]

“Walking Mt. Tam: Trails of Creativity” – Interpretive hike with docent Caryn Lowe

Pantoll Parking Lot, Mt Tamalpais

"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 […]

Let’s go to the Beach, to Stinson Beach!

Pantoll Parking Lot, Mt Tamalpais

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

What do you do at Double Bow Knot? Wait for the train!

Mt Home parking lot, Mt Tamalpais

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

Annual FMT Member Meeting (**New Date**)

California Alpine Club, 730 Panoramic Hwy, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA 2 Panoramic Hwy, United States

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

Friends of Mt Tam Astronomy Night on the Mountain

Rock Spring Parking Lot

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

“Walking Mt. Tam: Trails of Creativity” – Interpretive hike with docent Caryn Lowe

Pantoll Parking Lot, Mt Tamalpais

"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 […]

Check on Barnatte and Owliver

Dias Rdge, Mt Tamalpais

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 […]

Celebrate Juneteenth with a spin on Tam

Mountain Home Inn, 810 Panoramic Hwy, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA

Join Franklin Young for this great hike! Distance: 3 miles with 400 ft of elevation change Pace: Easy Bring snack Trails: Mt Home parking to Hogback to Hoo Koo E Koo to Double Bow Knot to Gravity car grade to Mt Home parking

“Walking Mt. Tam: Trails of Creativity” – Interpretive hike with docent Caryn Lowe

Pantoll Parking Lot, Mt Tamalpais

“Methinks that the moment my legs begin to move, my thoughts begin to flow!” -Thoreau.  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 […]

Have a mid-day break on Tam including a lunch with hummingbirds

Mountain Home Inn, 810 Panoramic Hwy, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA

Distance: 4 miles with 800 ft of elevation gain Pace: Easy Bring snack Trails: Mt Home parking to Hogback to Matt Davis to Nora to Old Railroad grade to Hogback to Mt Home parking

Sound Summit 2024

Cushing Memorial Amphitheater, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA 2 Cushing Dr, United States

Not a Friends of Mt Tam event, but we know many members like to attend 

Visit Green Gulch: its Zen center and its organic farm.

Dias Ridge, Mt Tamalpais

Distance: 7.6 miles with about 1000 ft of elevation change Pace: easy Bring lunch Trails: Dias trailhead (off Panoramic) to Miwok to Coyote Ridge to Green Gulch to Golden Gate Stables to Dias Ridge to Dias trailhead (Panoramic)

“Walking Mt. Tam: Trails of Creativity” – Interpretive hike with docent Caryn Lowe

Pantoll Parking Lot, Mt Tamalpais

“Methinks that the moment my legs begin to move, my thoughts begin to flow!” -Thoreau.  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 […]