East Peak Gravity Car Barn Museum Docent Tours

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 […]

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 […]

Classic Pantoll Loop: Explore Redwoods, a meadow with a population of 3 Stellar’s Jays, the wonderful TCC trail, and Cardiac Hill with amazing ocean views – Interpretive hike with docent Tom McKewan

Pantoll Parking Lot, Mt Tamalpais

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 […]

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 […]

West Peak: The good, the bad and the ugly – Interpretative hike with docent Franklin Young

Bootjack Parking Lot, Mt Tamalpais

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 […]

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 […]

Tracing the steps of Mt Tamalpais Scenic Railroad – Interpretative hike with docent Franklin Young

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

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 […]

Gorgeous Views of Alpine Lake and Pt Reyes – Interpretative hike with docent Franklin Young

Rock Spring Parking Lot

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 […]

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 […]

East Peak Gravity Car Barn Museum Docent Tours

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 […]

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 […]

**Cancelled due to rain** The (not-so) Hidden Treasures of Mt Tamalpais – Interpretive hike with docent Brian Muir

Pantoll Parking Lot, Mt Tamalpais

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

New Years Day Hike

Rock Spring Parking Lot

Come join the annual Friends of Mt Tam and California Alpine Club New Years Day hike to the top of Mt Tam!!   Everyone is welcome!   The New Year's Day hikes will depart at 9:30am from Rock Spring Parking Lot. Hike leaders will plan easy to moderate hikes with the destination of East Peak. […]