Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Rock Spring trailhead."Explore Northern Mt. Tam" fitness hike with docent Robert Freinkel. Explore the trails of North Side Mt Tam. Search for local wildflowers and native plants. Participate in trail routing.Distance: 6 milesElevation gain: 1,129 ft.Moderately Strenuous.What to bring: Come prepared. Wear good hiking shoes/boots. Bring plenty of water, lunch and snacks. Hiking […]
Wednesday, April 3 at 5:30 PM from Bootjack trailhead."Views from Mt. Tam" with docent Catherine Orland. Weather permitting, we'll see some gorgeous views of the Bay around Sunset. We can look towards Diablo. We can look out to the Pacific. We can look back towards San Francisco and down the coast.Distance: 4.6 milesElevation gain: 1,024 ft.Moderate.What […]
Every Saturday at 9:30am from Pantoll Trailhead. "Discover the Redwoods " with Park Interpretive Specialist Eileen Bai. Let's take some time to study the Coast Redwoods. On this hike we'll discuss the important role Coast Redwoods have played throughout California's history. We'll learn how their biological processes have informed how we value these trees today […]
Every Saturday at 9:30am from Pantoll Trailhead. "Discover the Redwoods " with Park Interpretive Specialist Eileen Bai. Let's take some time to study the Coast Redwoods. On this hike we'll discuss the important role Coast Redwoods have played throughout California's history. We'll learn how their biological processes have informed how we value these trees today […]
Saturday, April 20 at 9:30 AM from Pantoll trailhead. Fitness hike with docent Lizzy Silverstein. Amazing views, exercise, and beautiful sounds of flowing water and birds. Distance (mi): 9. Elevation Gain (ft): 1148. Moderately Strenuous.
Time: 9:30am Trailhead: Stinson Beach Trailhead"Meditations in Nature" hike with docent Rosalind Gottfried. We will hike 7 miles at a moderate pace. Beautiful woods and ocean views, a short meditation. NOTE: There will be a sign on top of the car, saying HIKE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.Distance: 6.9 miles. Elevation gain: 1804 ft. Strenuous.What to bring: Come prepared. Wear good hiking shoes/boots. Bring plenty […]
Wednesday, April 3 at 5:30 PM from Mtn Home Trailhead.Fitness Hike with docent Sue Karp. Enjoy an uphill hike through Redwoods on the Troop 80 trail, built in 1931 by the SF Boy Scouts. Look for Spring poppies and blue eyed grass as we ascend the Bootjack trail to Bootjack Camp. Enjoy views on the Matt Davis […]
Every Saturday at 9:30am from Pantoll Trailhead. "Discover the Redwoods " with Park Interpretive Specialist Eileen Bai. Let's take some time to study the Coast Redwoods. On this hike we'll discuss the important role Coast Redwoods have played throughout California's history. We'll learn how their biological processes have informed how we value these trees today […]
Every Saturday at 9:30am from Pantoll Trailhead. "Discover the Redwoods " with Park Interpretive Specialist Eileen Bai. Let's take some time to study the Coast Redwoods. On this hike we'll discuss the important role Coast Redwoods have played throughout California's history. We'll learn how their biological processes have informed how we value these trees today […]
Saturday, April 27 at 9:30 AM from Bootjack trailhead. Fitness hike with docent Maria de la Fuente. Experience strength and balance in Nature. As we hike we feel and look for connections between us and our surroundings. We will we challenge ourselves with climbing down a ladder and climbing up stairs and feel the gratitude of being. Distance […]
Sunday, April 28 at 9:30 AM from Mtn Home Parking Lot Trailhead."Scent-sational Tam!" interpretive hike with docent John Cook.Mt. Tamalpais is a treasure of beautiful views and quiet places. But Mt. Tam’s fragrance is another treat for the senses. On this short walk (60 to 90 minutes), we will have “close encounters” with some of […]
Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Pantoll Parking Lot TrailheadFitness hike with docent Karen Ulring. This is a gorgeous loop hike on the west side of Mt Tam. We'll focus on Matt Davis and his contributions to MTSP. Wonderful views and a trillium bonanza hiking up Steep Ravine.Distance: 6.9 miles. Elevation gain: 1808 ft. Strenuous.What to bring: Come prepared. Wear good hiking shoes/boots. Bring […]
Time: 5:30 PMTrailhead: Pantoll Parking Lot Trailhead.Fitness Hike with docent Sue Karp. Details TBD.Distance: TBD milesElevation gain: TBD ft.Moderate.What to bring: Come prepared. Wear good hiking shoes/boots. Bring plenty of water, lunch and snacks. Hiking poles are recommended on this mountain.Participation: Hikes are limited to 20 people per leader. First come, first serve. Be on time to allow for […]
Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Rock Spring TrailheadFitness hike with docent Robert Freinkel. Awareness of topography of Mt Tamalpais. Variable microclimates exploration. Explore drainage of streams on the mountain.Distance: 6.2 miles. Elevation gain: 992 ft. Moderately Strenuous.What to bring: Come prepared. Wear good hiking shoes/boots. Bring plenty of water, lunch and snacks. Hiking poles are recommended on this mountain.Participation: Hikes are limited […]
The Largest 3D Maps of Our Universe Dr. Josh Dillon, Post-Doctoral Researcher, Astronomy Department, UC Berkeley The last century has seen a revolution in our understanding of the cosmos, including its age—13.8 billion years—and content: 95% dark matter & dark energy; 5% normal matter! To test cosmology theories and to grasp how stars and galaxies […]
Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Mtn Home Trailhead."Rugged Plants of Mount Tam" interpretive hike with docent Lizzy Silverstein.Identify and learn about chamise, manzanita, chinquapin, toyon, coffeeberry, madrone, chamise, yerba santa, and golden fleece. Come away with a better understanding of how these plants effect Mount Tam and were used by indigenous people.Distance: 4.9 milesElevation gain: 2136 ftModerately Strenuous.What to bring: […]
Time: 5:30 PMTrailhead: Mtn Home Trailhead.Fitness Hike with docent Robert Feist. Enjoy some mid-week excercise going down into Muir Woods when the crowds are less! We’ll cross the creek over the unique “Log Bridge,” have a snack at the Alice Eastwood Group Camp and wind our way back to Mt Home. Guaranteed fun and scenic sights for […]
SAVE THE DATE!Get ready to join us for this amazing physical and mental challenge! Registration REQUIRED CLICK HEREOn Saturday, May 18 @8am meet at the Mt Home parking lot for the "Mt Tam Circumambulation" with park interpreters Rosanna Petralia and Eileen Bai. We will almost faithfully retrace the steps of Gary Snyder and Allen Ginsberg’s historic circumambulation. […]
Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Rock Spring Trailhead"Mindfulness in Nature" interpretive hike with docent Alexandra Jurasin.Explore your senses in nature, while being guided through mindfulness practices. Finish the hike feeling like you've just had a cleansing shower for your mind.Distance: 5.5 milesElevation gain: 1056 ftModerately Strenuous.What to bring: Come prepared. Wear good hiking shoes/boots. Bring plenty of water, […]
Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Rock Spring TrailheadFitness hike with docent Tracy Stuart. Fun and Adventure meeting new friends and enjoying the Mountain. DOG FRIENDLY. Guests MUST obtain a dog permit by emailing Eileen.Bai@parks.ca.gov.*One dog permit has been given to Jeanne Lahaie*Distance: 3.2 miles. Elevation gain: 663 ft. Moderate.What to bring: Come prepared. Wear good hiking shoes/boots. Bring plenty of water, lunch […]