Friends of Mt Tam

The (not-so) Hidden Treasures of Mt Tamalpais - Brian Muir
2023-04-16 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Pantoll Parking Lot, Mt Tamalpais
Mount Tamalpais State Park Docent Led Hike / Sponsored by Mount Tamalpais State Park and Friends of Mt Tam
“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 Quad / https://www.friendsofmttam.org/activities/hiking/
DISTANCE: 5 miles / Moderately Strenuous.
MEET: Pantoll Parking Area
DEPARTURE: 9am departure. Group should return no later than 2:30pm.

NO REGISTRATION OR SIGN UP NECCESSARY. Everyone welcome! You do not need to be a Friends of Mt Tam member to participate. 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 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). Download the Yodel App (https://www.yodelpass.com/) to pay or 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: 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).
