Look at the water in different creeks and notice how they sound - listening to the forest. Distance: 4.2 Elevation gain: 584 ft. Moderate.

Meet at Rock Spring; assess local oak species mixtures. Explore area trails of differing topography. Experience variances in plant life along trails. Distance: 6 Elevation gain: 1,263 ft. Moderately strenuous.

Sunday January 27 at 9:30am from Stinson Beach trailhead. "Meditations in Nature" with Rosalind Gottfried . We will stop to appreciate, and meditate on, the sounds and smells of the trails, particularly the Steep Ravine trail, and admire the ocean views from the Matt Davis trail. Distance: 6.9 Elevation gain: 1,804 ft. Strenuous.

CANCELLED (RAIN) We will discuss strength and balance in nature. We all need strength and balance to live a good life and we can find some great examples and similarities in nature. Let?s hike and find some meaningful connections between us and the surrounding trees. Distance: 8.4 Elevation gain: 1,965 ft. Strenuous.

Pretty ambitious loop around Middle Peak with some south side exposure on the descent and what we hope to be a rockin' water show along Cataract before returning through fir, madrone, oaks and bay laurel on the north side. ~ 8miles, 1200' elevation gain Distance: 8.6 Elevation gain: 1,447 ft. Strenuous.

Short history hike .7 mile loop around East Peak, and optional hike to the Fire lookout at Mt Tam East Peak summit. Distance: 1 Elevation gain: 223 ft. Easy.

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: 4.1 Elevation gain: 741 ft. Moderate.

Trailhead: BOOTJACK @11am - keep postedLearn about the trees on Mt. Tam. Strenuous.Rain will cancel.

Saturday, February 23 at 9:30am from East Peak trailhead. "Mt Tam History" with docent Robert Feist. Treat yourself to the majestic views atop Mt Tamalpais at East Peak! Further enjoyment assured by the changing vistas as we descend the south side of the mountain. We’ll then head back up the mountain past Mt Theatre, West Point […]

"Discover the State Tree (Coast Redwood)" with Eileen Bai. Let's take some time to study the redwoods. On this hike we'll observe some of the biological characteristics of the Coast Redwood and understand how they connect to their evolutionary processes. We'll discover what important role these trees play for our current and future generations. Distance: […]

We will discuss strength and balance in nature. We all need strength and balance to live a good life and we can find some great examples and similarities in nature. Let?s hike and find some meaningful connections between us and the surrounding trees. Distance: 6.9 Elevation gain: 1,804 ft. Strenuous.

CANCELLED Hike into Muir Woods and learn about the important part redwood trees play to mitigate climate change and the current health of Mt. Tam's redwoods. Distance: 3.7 Elevation gain: 876 ft. Moderate.

Saturday March 9 at 9:30 from Mt Home trailhead. "Redwoods" with docent Santi Abascal. From second growth to old growth and back up again, we will walk among magnificent redwood trees and discuss some of their amazing qualities. Distance: 4.7 miles. Elevation gain: 906 ft. Moderate.

CANNCELLED RAIN Discuss owls on the Mountain - Spotted Owl history and concerns Distance: 4.2 Elevation gain: 584 ft. Moderate.

Saturday March 16 at 9:30am from Stinson Beach trailhead. "Meditations in Nature" with Rosalind Gottfried . We will stop to appreciate, and meditate on, the sounds and smells of the trails, particularly the Steep Ravine trail, and admire the ocean views from the Matt Davis trail. Distance: 6.9 Elevation gain: 1,804 ft. Strenuous.

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 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 and what role […]

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 […]

Enjoy your endorphine high and share it with other hikers while exploring a landscape of Ferns, Sargetn Cypress trees, Serpentine Rock, Douglas Fir and free flowing creeks. Distance: 5.9 Elevation gain: 988 ft. Moderately strenuous.