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

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 Mt Home

DISTANCE: About 4 miles moderately strenuous 

MEET:  Mountain Home Parking Lot

DEPARTURE:  10AM departure.  Group should return no later than 1:00pm

NO REGISTRATION OR SIGN UP NECCESSARY. Everyone welcome! You do not need to be a Friends of Mt Tam member to participate. 

CANCELLATIONS: Rain, red flag days, winds above 30 mph, and unforeseen circumstances will cancel. Check the Friends of Mt Tam Facebook for updates:  https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfMtTam

PARKING:  We strongly recommend carpooling and arriving 15 minutes early to find parking. Certain parking areas require a $8 fee (Pantoll, Bootjack, and East Peak).  Bring exact change!

WATER:  Bring at least two bottles of water on hot days. Most hikes do not pass by public drinking water sources.

FOOD:  Unless stated otherwise in the hike description, there will not be a formal lunch stop. Bring your own snacks.

PROTECTION:  Ticks, mosquitoes, horse flies and yellow jackets are present, but not abundant.

STURDY BOOTS:  Trails are uneven, rocky and can be very steep in places. Sandals, sneakers and running shoes are not recommended.

COVID PRECAUTIONS: Frequent hand sanitation, physical distancing, and no sharing of gear or maps. Visitors need to be fully prepared to provide for all of their own needs, including a map (printed or downloaded), hand sanitizer, tissues, and first aid supplies.

HIKE DOCENTS have been trained under the California State Parks Volunteers In the Park Program (VIPP).