Astrobiology Under Our Feet & Out to the Stars Dr. Penelope Boston, Director, NASA Astrobiology Institute, NASA Ames Research Center The Age of Astrobiology has begun. We have a whole Solar System—and a galaxy of star-warmed worlds beyond—to explore for life. How do we look for life here and way out there? How will we […]
Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Rock Spring Trailhead."Health and Happiness" Fitness hike with docent Tracy Stuart. Super fun and enjoyable. Meet new friends and see the wonders of the North side of the Mountain. Hike ends at 12pm. Dog friendly. Hike leader will stay on designated dog-friendly trails. Guests MUST obtain a dog permit by emailing Eileen.Bai@parks.ca.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS.Distance: 2.6 […]
Time: 6:00 PMTrailhead: Bootjack Parking Lot."Water Views" Fitness hike with docent Catherine Orland. Weather permitting, we'll see great views of the SF Bay as well as the Pacific Ocean. Participants will gain an understanding of how water flows on Mt. Tam. They will see the differences between high and low flow points of Redwood Creek. […]
Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Mt Home Trailhead."Scent-Sational Mt. Tamalpais" interpretive hike with docent John Cook.Mt. Tamalpais is a treasure of beautiful views and quiet places. But Mt. Tam’s fragrance is another treat for the senses. On this short hike, we will have “close encounters” with some of the plants that lend Mt. Tam a distinct scent. Depending […]
Time: 5:30 PMTrailhead: Pantoll Parking Lot Trailhead."Mindfulness in Nature" Interpretive hike with docent Alexandra Jurasin.Explore your senses in nature while being guided through mindfulness practices. Finish the hike feeling like you've just had a rejuvenating shower for your mind. Distance (mi): 3.3. Elevation Gain (ft): 722. Moderate.Distance: 3.3 milesElevation gain: 722 ft.Moderate.What to bring: Come prepared. Wear good hiking shoes/boots. […]
Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Mt Home Trailhead."Redwoods" Fitness hike with docent Santi Abascal-Mogio. Beautiful Redwoods hike. Great loop to enjoy a different view out and back with a comfortable grade.Distance: 5.3 milesElevation gain: 1207 ft.Moderately Strenuous.What to bring: Come prepared. Wear good hiking shoes/boots. Bring plenty of water, lunch and snacks. Hiking poles are recommended on this mountain.Participation: […]
Time: 9:30 AM Trailhead: Coast View Trailhead. "Coastal Views" Fitness hike with docent Rosalind Gottfried. Take in views of the ocean as we head up towards Pantoll. We will return on the same route back. There will be a sign on the roof of the hike leader's dark green Camry saying free hike, open to […]
Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Coast View Trailhead."Coastal Views" Fitness hike with docent Rosalind Gottfried. Take in views of the ocean as we head up towards Pantoll. We will return on the same route back. There will be a sign on the roof of the hike leader's dark green Camry saying free hike, open to the public. […]
Time: 5:30 PM Trailhead: Bootjack Parking Lot. "Mt. Tam Views and History" Fitness hike with docent Sue Karp. Walk a portion of the horse and wagon trail that took passengers from Stinson Beach to West Point Inn. Enjoy extensive views of the Bay area and adjoining counties from different vistas. Hike over Rocky Knoll, composed […]
Time: 5:30 PMTrailhead: Bootjack Parking Lot."Mt. Tam Views and History" Fitness hike with docent Sue Karp. Walk a portion of the horse and wagon trail that took passengers from Stinson Beach to West Point Inn. Enjoy extensive views of the Bay area and adjoining counties from different vistas. Hike over Rocky Knoll, composed primarily of […]
Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Quarry Parking Lot."North Side" Fitness hike with docent Karen Ulring. We’ll be hiking on the cool north side with a stop at Colier Springs to learn of John Colier and Mt Tam history. Will be a good work out.Distance: 7.3 milesElevation gain: 1841 ft.Strenuous.What to bring: Come prepared. Wear good hiking shoes/boots. Bring […]
Time: 5:30 PMTrailhead: Bootjack Parking Lot trailhead."West Point Inn Loop" Fitness hike with docent Sue Karp. Take the Matt Davis Trail down a rocky slope and across the bridge at Rattlesnake Creek. Ascend the Nora Trail to West Point Inn for a short break and beautiful bay views. Return to Bootjack parking lot on the Old […]
CANCELLED.Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Rock Spring trailhead."Rock Springs Loop" Fitness hike with docent Santi Abascal-Mogio. Take time to enjoy and appreciate the summer wildflowers on the mountain.Distance: 4.8 milesElevation gain: 902 ft.Moderate.What to bring: Come prepared. Wear good hiking shoes/boots. Bring plenty of water, lunch and snacks. Hiking poles are recommended on this mountain.Participation: Hikes are limited to […]
MISSION: MARS Dr. Pascal Lee, Planetary Scientist, Mars & SETI Institutes We are making progress globally—from the Arctic to Antarctica, from underground labs to the International Space Station—to achieve the first human voyage to Mars. Come explore the what, why, how, when, and who of our first journey to the Red Planet. For directions and […]
CANCELLEDTime: 4:00 PMTrailhead: Bootjack Parking Lot.*Please note earlier starting time for this evening hike!*"Water Views" Fitness hike with docent Catherine Orland. Weather permitting, we'll see great views of the SF Bay as well as the Pacific Ocean. Participants will gain an understanding of how water flows on Mt. Tam. They will see the differences between […]
Time: 5:00 PMTrailhead: Rock Spring Trailhead."Douglas Firs " Interpretive hike with docent Lizzy Silverstein. In this hike we will talk about Douglas Firs and other forest deodorizers. We will also take this time to clean our minds as well through a walking meditation. Distance: 3 miles.Elevation Gain: 500ft.Moderate.What to bring: Come prepared. Wear good hiking shoes/boots. […]
Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Pantoll Parking Lot Trailhead."Walking Mt. Tam: Trails of Creativity" interpretive hike with docent Caryn Lowe.“Methinks that the moment my legs begin to move, my thoughts begin to flow!”-ThoreauScience is proving what people have known for ages – going out into nature is one of the best ways to connect with your creative […]
Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Rock Spring Trailhead."Plants of the Dinosaurs" Interpretive hike with docent Lizzy Silverstein. Ferns 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! Distance: 5.8 milesElevation gain: […]