CANCELLED – 9:30AM Hike -Moderate-Rock Spring #4 – “Health and Happiness ” Led by Tracy Stuart
Rock Spring #4, Mt TamalpaisEnjoy your endorphin high and share it with other hikers while exploring a landscape of Ferns, Sargent cypress trees, Serpentine Rock, Douglas Fir and Free flowing creeks. Two dogs per hike, allowed with permits. Email to obtain a permit. Distance: 5.8 miles. Elevation gain: 1,044 ft. This will be a moderate hike and will take […]
9:30 AM Saturday Hike -Moderate-Redwoods Led by Karen Ulring
Mt Home #11, Mt TamalpaisYou will learn how Mt Tam State Park came to be and William Kent's role in saving the towering redwoods in Muir Woods. Distance: 5.8 miles. Elevation gain: 1,037 ft.ÿModerate.
Astronomy Night – Gravitational Waves and the Glow of Cosmic Gold – Daniel Kasen
Cushing Memorial Amphitheater, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA 2 Cushing Dr, United StatesOct 13, 7:00pm — Gravitational Waves and the Glow ofCosmic GoldDaniel Kasen, Assoc. Professor ofAstronomy, UC BerkeleyIn October 2017, Earthlings detected gravitational waves — ripples in thefabric of space-time — from the violent merger of two ultra-dense neutronstars. The signals showed that collision debris self-assembled into heavyelements, such as gold and platinum, providing an explanation for […]
11:00 AM Sunday Hike -Strenuous-Trees of Mt. Tam Led by Catherine Orland
Stinson Beach #17, Mt TamalpaisState Parks Volunteer/Mt Tam docent, Catherine Orland will discuss the biodiversity of Mt. Tam through its trees and habitats. Distance: 7.1 miles. Elevation gain: 1,578 ft. This will be a moderate/challenging hike. Wear comfortable grippy shoes and if you have knee or ankle issues, consider using poles as there will be stairs. -Heavy rain cancels, […]
11:00 AM Sunday Hike -Strenuous-Trees of Mt. Tam Led by Catherine Orland
Stinson Beach #17, Mt TamalpaisState Parks Volunteer/Mt Tam docent, Catherine Orland will discuss the biodiversity of Mt. Tam through its trees and habitats. Distance: 7.1 miles. Elevation gain: 1,578 ft. This will be a moderate/challenging hike. -Wear comfortable grippy shoes and if you have knee or ankle issues, consider using poles as there will be stairs. -Heavy rain cancels, […]
9:30 AM Sunday Hike -Strenuous-Ferns Led by Lizzy Silverstein
Stinson Beach #17, Mt TamalpaisFerns are an important and ancient part of the lush greenery that abounds in our forests. Come learn about some of the first vascular plants dating back to the time when dinosaurs roamed the earth and beyond! We will walk down to Cataract Fall and continue to Alpine Lake. We’ll loop back up the Kent, […]
9:30 AM Saturday Hike -Strenuous-Green Gulch Led by Franklin Young
Dias Ridge, Mt TamalpaisCome for the spectacular views of the Bay & the Pacific, stay for an introduction to the Green Gulch community and to the Soto Zen. Moderate pace with some sustained climb. Distance: 8.5 miles. Elevation gain: 1,453 ft. Miwok to Middle Green Gulch to Muir Beach/Hwy 1 to Dias Ridge trail to Miwok.ÿStrenuous.
7:30 PM Saturday Hike -Easy-Moonrise Led by Franklin Young & Maria de la Fuente
Pantoll #9, Mt TamalpaisWalk along Old Stage Road to the West Point Inn and back for great nocturnal views of the Bay Area. We will share inspirational stories along the way. Bring a flashlight, water and a snack. Hiking poles recommended. Kids friendly. Waning Gibbous, Illumination: 91%, moonrise time: 8:52 pm, direction: 65ø NE Distance: 4 miles. Elevation […]
CANCELLED – 11:00 AM Sunday Hike -Strenuous-Trees of Mt. Tam Led by Catherine Orland
Stinson Beach #17, Mt TamalpaisTHIS HIKE HAS BEEN CANCELLED Sorry for the inconvenience. We will discuss the biodiversity of Mt. Tam through its trees and habitats. Distance: 7.1 miles. Elevation gain: 1,578 ft. This will be a moderate/challenging hike. Dipsea to Steep Ravine and return via Matt Davis. -Wear comfortable grippy shoes and if you have knee or ankle […]
CANCELLED – FIRE CLOSURE 9:30 AM Saturday Hike -Easy-Fall Changes on the Mountain Led by Robert Freinkel
Rock Spring #4, Mt TamalpaisCANCELED - FIRE CLOSURE Let's walk and discover together how the plants are doing in the middle of the fall season. Let's notice the changes in the landscape, and the signs that announce the coming rains. Distance: 4.4 miles. Elevation gain: 627 ft. Rock Springs. Simmons, Benstein, FireRoad, Rifle Camp, Meadow trail to Potrero, Music […]
9:30 AM Sunday Hike -Moderate-Redwood Trees Led by Maria de la Fuente
Bootjack #10, Mt TamalpaisWe 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: 6.1 miles. Elevation gain: 1,410 ft. Starting at Bootjack to Muir […]
MT TAM FIRE CLOSURE
Red Flag fire closure notice - from Wednesday, November 7, 10PM until Friday, November 9, 7AM. Mount Tamalpais State Park is under a Red Flag fire closure, ordered by Marin County Fire Department; this closure shall be in effect at 10pm WED and shall be rescinded on FRI at 7AM. The closure for Mt. Tamalpais […]