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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 / […]

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 […]

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 […]

Volunteer Trail Crew

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 […]

Walking Mt. Tam: Trails of Creativity” – Interpretive hike with docent Caryn Lowe

Pantoll Parking Lot, Mt Tamalpais

"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 […]

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 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 […]