Mount Tamalpais State Park Docent Led Hike “The (not-so) Hidden Treasures of Mt Tamalpais: Experience multiple geologic and growth eco-systems while traversing the south side of Mt Tamalpais. Visit historic West Point Inn and Mountain Theater.” TENTATIVE ROUTE: Pan Toll – Old Stage Road – Rock Springs Trail – Old Mine Trail. Part of the FMT Pantoll […]
TENTATIVE ROUTE: TBD DISTANCE: 5 miles / Moderately Strenuous MEET: Pantoll Parking Area DEPARTURE: 9am Departure. Group should return no later than 1:30pm NO REGISTRATION OR SIGN UP NECCESSARY. Everyone welcome! Just show up! CANCELLATIONS: Rain, red flag days, winds above 30 mph, and unforeseen circumstances will cancel. Check the Friends of Mt Tam Facebook […]
Mount Tamalpais State Park Docent Led Hike Moved from May 11 to May 18: “Finding Balance in Nature by finding connections between us and the surrounding trees” TENTATIVE ROUTE: Bootjack - Matt Davis Trail - Nora Trail - Rock Springs – Mountain Theatre - Easy Grade Trail Part of the FMT Pantoll Quad / https://www.friendsofmttam.org/activities/hiking/ DISTANCE: 5 miles / […]
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 […]
Tentative Route: Alpine Trail, TCC Trail, Dipsea, and Lower Old Mine Distance: 3.5 miles / Moderate Meet: Pantoll Parking Area Departure: 9:00am NO REGISTRATION OR SIGN UP NECCESSARY. Everyone welcome! Just show up! CANCELLATIONS: Rain, red flag days, winds above 30 mph, and unforeseen circumstances will cancel. Check the Friends of Mt Tam Facebook for […]
Give back to the mountain by clearing trails, replacing worn out fences, and helping to remove non-native plant species! The Trail Crew meets every third Tuesday of the month. Recruitment for Trail Crew volunteers is ongoing. All volunteers must complete the Volunteer in the Parks Program (VIPP) Training. To find out how you can join […]
"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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tentative Route: Alpine Trail, TCC Trail, Dipsea, and Lower Old Mine Distance: 3.5 miles / Moderate Meet: Pantoll Parking Area Departure: 9:00am NO REGISTRATION OR SIGN UP NECCESSARY. Everyone welcome! Just show up! CANCELLATIONS: Rain, red flag days, winds above 30 mph, and unforeseen circumstances will cancel. Check the Friends of Mt Tam Facebook for […]
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 […]
Our ascend to West Peak will afford us some exceptional 360 views and we will learn about the history of West Peak: the good, the bad and the very ugly. HIKE ROUTE : Bootjack to Mt Theater; Mountain top to West Peak; Arturo; Northside; International; Miller; Railroad Grade to West Point Inn; Rock Spring Trail […]
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 […]
As we imagine the sounds and excitement of the old RR, we will enjoy the same extraordinary scenery that brought people to the Mountain in 1920's. It will be a good prelude to a bountiful Thanksgiving dinner. HIKE ROUTE: Mt Home to Matt Davis; Matt Davis to Nora; Old Railroad Grade to Hogback; Hogback to […]
We'll meander through forest and chaparral to reach Bare Knoll for an early lunch. Bare Knoll offers delightful views of Alpine lake and Pt Reyes. A great way to recover from Black Friday! HIKE ROUTE: Rock Spring to Benstein; Laurel Dell Fire Road to Bare Knoll; High Marsh; Cataract to Rock Spring DISTANCE: About 4 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mount Tamalpais State Park Docent Led Hike “The (not-so) Hidden Treasures of Mt Tamalpais: Experience multiple geologic and growth eco-systems while traversing the south side of Mt Tamalpais. Visit historic West Point Inn and Mountain Theater.” TENTATIVE ROUTE: Pan Toll – Old Stage Road – Rock Springs Trail – Old Mine Trail. Part of the FMT Pantoll […]