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: 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: 6:00 PMTrailhead: Mtn Home Trailhead.Fitness Hike with docent Sue Karp. Enjoy beautiful evening views from the Panoramic Trail. Walk the famous Dipsea into Muir Woods. Experience the grandeur and magic of the giant RedwoodsDistance: 5.5 milesElevation gain: 1004 ft.Moderately Strenuous.What to bring: Come prepared. Wear good hiking shoes/boots. Bring plenty of water, lunch and snacks. Hiking poles are recommended […]
Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Tennessee Valley Trailhead.Fitness hike with docent Rosalind Gottfried. We will hike for 7-8 miles depending on the group's choice. We can go to Muir Beach and back (about 8.5 miles with hills) or choose a different route. Docent will have a sign on top of the car, either across from the bathrooms or along the […]
CANCELLEDTime: 6:00 PMTrailhead: Pantoll Parking Lot Trailhead."Forest Bathing 101" interpretive hike with docent Nancy Benjamin.Learn about the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku, which translates to "forest bathing." Experience a gentle, guided walk in the woods to the Mountain Theatre. Take in the sights, sounds and scents; and deeply connect with our natural surroundings. We'll enjoy […]
Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Laurel Dell Fire Road Trailhead.Fitness Hike with docent Robert Feist. Eight days into Summer!! What better way to enjoy warmer days than to hike down to the cooling waters of Alpine Lake where we’ll lunch at the water’s edge. Then back up along the scenic waterscape of Cataract Creek - the mostly shaded route […]
Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Rock Spring Trailhead.Fitness Hike with docent Tracy Stuart. Super fun and enjoyable. Meet new friends and see the wonders of the North side of the Mountain. DOG FRIENDLY. Guests MUST obtain a dog permit by emailing Eileen.Bai@parks.ca.gov.Distance: 2.7 milesElevation gain: 584 ft.Moderate.What to bring: Come prepared. Wear good hiking shoes/boots. Bring plenty of water, lunch and snacks. […]
Wednesday, July 3rd at 6 PM from Mt Home parking lot trailhead. “Pre-Holiday Excitement” Fitness hike with docent Robert Feist. Get a head start on 4th of July celebrations by getting great exercise on this day before the holiday hike! We’ll travel on a combination of trails and fire roads on this scenic loop that […]
Trailhead: Laurel Dell Join docent Franklin Youngin a descent to the beautiful Caratact and Helen Mrkt Falls. Then continue the hike walking parallel to Alpine Lake following the Helen Mrkt and Kent Trails. Our docent will share some of the Alpine Dam's history, which it was build 100 years ago! Distance: 7.4 miles, Elevation Gain: […]
Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Bootjack Parking Lot Trailhead."One Peak and Two views" Fitness hike with docent Franklin Young.Enjoy both sides of the Tam: the North side with its lakes and ocean views and the South side with its City and Bay views.Distance: 6.4 milesElevation gain: 1378 ft.Moderately Strenuous.What to bring: Come prepared. Wear good hiking shoes/boots. Bring plenty of water, lunch […]
Time: 6:00 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: 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 […]
Cassini's Spectacular Final Year at Saturn Dr. Matthew Tiscareno, Senior Research Scientist, SETI Institute Cassini’s 13-year exploration of Saturn stands as the most successful interplanetary mission in NASA history. Its "Grand Finale” (with dives off the outer ring edge, and between inner rings & cloud tops) culminated with a plunge into Saturn’s depths. Insights earned […]
Sunday, July 14 at 9:30 AM Trailhead: Matt Davis (near Stinson Beach) ""Ocean Views and the Forest"" Fitness hike with docent Rosalind Gottfried. We will hike a bit over seven miles enjoying the views from the Dipsea trail, to the heavy wood of the Steep Ravine trail. We will take a break at the Pan […]
Time: 6:00 PMTrailhead: Mtn Home Trailhead."Moon Rise" Fitness hike with docent Sue Karp.Enjoy a stroll through Chaparral and dense Redwoods on the Matt Davis Trail. Head uphill on the Nora to historic West Point Inn, built in 1904. Enjoy beautiful views and moon rise as we wind down the Old Railroad Grade.Distance: 5.2 milesElevation gain: 883 ft.Moderate.What to […]
Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Bootjack Parking Lot Trailhead."Embrace the Sweat" Fitness hike with docent Lizzy Silverstein.Let's enjoy nature and embrace sweat on this fitness hike!Distance: 6.1 milesElevation gain: 1376 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: Hikes are limited to 20 people per leader. […]
Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Rock Spring Trailhead."Microclimates of Mt Tamalpais" Fitness hike with docent Robert Freinkel.Explore topography and microclimates and see effects on native plant species. View flowering summer native plants. Learn about history of prior use of Mt Tamalpais. Evaluate relevance of trail names to historical processes on Mt Tamalpais. Hikers should bring sufficient water during summer […]
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: Pantoll Parking Lot."Summer Fun" Fitness hike with docent Robert Feist. Don’t miss this last day of July mid-week hike! We’ll enjoy the shade of forested trails as we eventually make our way to the iconic Mt. Theatre. We might even see and hear acorn woodpeckers while we’re there!Distance: 4.1 milesElevation gain: 1286 ft.Moderately Strenuous.What to […]