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MTSP Docent Hike: Mar 9 – “Finding Balance in Nature” – Maria De La Fuente

Mount Tamalpais State Park Docent Led Hike “Finding Balance in Nature by finding connections between us and the surrounding trees”  TENTATIVE ROUTE:  Matt Davis - Steep Ravine – Dipsea - Alpine trail - Back to Bootjack   Part of the FMT Pantoll Quad / https://www.friendsofmttam.org/activities/hiking/ DISTANCE:  5 miles / Moderately Strenuous  Meet:  Bootjack Parking Area Departure:  10:00am. Group should return no later than […]

Looking for Calypso Orchids, Hounds Tongue, and Douglas Iris – Robert Freinkel

Rock Spring Parking Lot

Mount Tamalpais State Park Docent Led Hike Looking for Calypso Orchids, Hounds Tongue, and Douglas Iris TENTATIVE ROUTE:  TBD DISTANCE:  6 miles / Moderately Strenuous MEET:  Rock Spring Parking Area DEPARTURE:  9am -  Group should return no later than 2:30 NO REGISTRATION OR SIGN UP NECCESSARY. Everyone welcome! You do not need to be a Friends of Mt Tam […]

Walking Mt. Tam: Trails of Creativity – Caryn Lowe

Pantoll Parking Lot, Mt Tamalpais

Mount Tamalpais State Park Docent Led Hike “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 […]

Finding Balance in Nature – Maria De La Fuente

Bootjack Parking Lot, Mt Tamalpais

Mount Tamalpais State Park Docent Led Hike “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 / Moderately Strenuous  Meet:  Bootjack Parking Area Departure:  10:00am. Group […]

The (not-so) Hidden Treasures of Mt Tamalpais – 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 […]

Finding Balance in Nature

Bootjack Parking Lot, Mt Tamalpais

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 / […]

The Backdoor To Muir Woods – Franklin Young

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

Mount Tamalpais State Park Docent Led Hike See Muir Woods without any parking hassle and without the crowds. Along the way we will point out some historic markers. TENTATIVE ROUTE:   Canopy Trail - Muir Woods- Plevin Cut - Alice Eastwood Camp (lunch) - Sierra Trail – Mountain Home Parking Lot MEET: Mountain Home Parking […]

Enjoy the panoramic vistas of West Peak and its history – Franklin Young

Mount Tamalpais State Park Docent Led Hike TENTATIVE ROUTE: Bootjack – Mountaintop – Arturo - Potrero Meadows – Benstein – Mountain Theater (lunch) – Bootjack MEET: Bootjack Parking Area DISTANCE: 7 miles / Moderately Strenuous DEPARTURE: 9am Departure  - Group should return no later than 2:30 LUNCH: This hike will have a lunch break – […]

Learn about the “Crookest Railroad In The World” – Franklin Young

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

Mount Tamalpais State Park Docent Led Hike TENTATIVE ROUTE: Hogback - Matt Davis – Nora - West Point Inn - Old Railroad Grade - Gravity Car Grade – Mountain Home MEET: Mountain Home Parking Area DISTANCE: 5 miles / Moderately Strenuous DEPARTURE: 5:00pm Departure  - Group should return no later than 7:30pm Hike Details NO […]

The (not-so) Hidden Treasures of Mt Tamalpais – 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 […]

A stroll to Muir Woods. Learn 3 little known facts about redwood trees while enjoying tree therapy at the end of our busy day.

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

Tentative Route: Mt Home to Canopy to Muir Wood to Fern Canyon to Lost trail to Canopy to Mt Home Distance: 6 miles with limited stops / Moderately Strenuous Meet: Mountain Home Parking Area Departure: 5:30pm NO REGISTRATION OR SIGN UP NECCESSARY. Everyone welcome!   Just show up! CANCELLATIONS: Rain, red flag days, winds above 30 […]

Classic Pantoll Loop: Explore Redwoods, a meadow with a population of 3 Stellar’s Jays, the amazing TCC trail, and Cardiac Hill with amazing ocean views.

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 […]

“Walking Mt. Tam: Trails of Creativity” / “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. There will be a few stopping points along the way so bring a notebook, pens/pencils, and make your own creative connection to Mt. Tam!

Pantoll Parking Lot, Mt Tamalpais

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 […]

In search of Sitting Bull. Our goal is to visit the Sitting Bull plaque. Along the way we’ll visit the Double Bow Knot station (NEW DATE)

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

Tentative Route: Mountain Home to Gravity Car Grade to Double Bow Knot to Hoo Koo E Koo to Temelpa to Sitting Bull plaque to Vic Haun to Hoo Koo E Koo to Hogback to Mountain Home Distance: 5 miles with limited stops / Moderately Strenuous Meet: Mountain Home Parking Area Departure: 5:30pm NO REGISTRATION OR […]

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.

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 […]

Green Gulch Farm Zen center. In addition to being a Soto Zen center, Green Gulch operates a 7 acre organic farm practicing state of the art techniques. We will have an opportunity to tour Green Gulch (NEW DATE)..

Tentative Route: Dias Ridge to Miwok to Coyote Ridge to Green Gulch to Green Gulch Zen center to Golden Gate Dairy Stables to Dias Ridge trail to Dias Ridge Distance: 9 miles with lunch at Green Gulch Peaceful Gardens / Strenuous Meet: Dias Ridge Trail intersection with Panoramic Highway Departure: 9:00am NO REGISTRATION OR SIGN […]

“Walking Mt. Tam: Trails of Creativity” / “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. There will be a few stopping points along the way so bring a notebook, pens/pencils, and make your own creative connection to Mt. Tam!

Pantoll Parking Lot, Mt Tamalpais

TENTATIVE ROUTE: TBD DISTANCE: 5 miles / Moderately Strenuous (Will generally be challenging for an unconditioned person. The terrain will involve a steady and often steep incline. Generally 5 to 8 miles.) MEET: Pantoll Parking Area DEPARTURE: 9am Departure. Group should return no later than 1:30pm NO REGISTRATION OR SIGN UP NECCESSARY. Everyone welcome!   Just […]

The (not-so) Hidden Treasures of Mt Tamalpais – 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 […]

“Walking Mt. Tam: Trails of Creativity” / “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. There will be a few stopping points along the way so bring a notebook, pens/pencils, and make your own creative connection to Mt. Tam – Caryn Lowe

Pantoll Parking Lot, Mt Tamalpais

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 […]

Finding Balance in Nature – Maria De La Fuente

Bootjack Parking Lot, Mt Tamalpais

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 / […]