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July 20, 2025 Update: Due to a landslide on the Steep Ravine trail, the docent may need to re-route part of this hike. Whatever route is used, it will still qualify you for the Pantoll Quad Pin! Friends of Mt Tam 40th Anniversary Pantoll Quad Challenge / Steep Ravine - Dipsea Signup at:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fmts-40th-anniversary-pantoll-quad-hike-3-muir-woods-tickets-1448248794129?aff=oddtdtcreator&mc_cid=f594c9f583&mc_eid=feda38414d Join docent […]

Join Docent Debra Hoitomt, for this guided hike. This hike is considered Challenging (more than 4 miles and varying terrain) Sign up is required and is limited to 12 people MEET: Pantoll Parking Area DEPARTURE: 9am Departure. Group should return no later than 1:00pm CANCELLATIONS: Rain, red flag days, winds above 30 mph, and unforeseen circumstances will cancel. Check the Friends […]

The 4th Annual Friends of Mt Tam Science Quest Day will be on September 27, 2025.  Experts in Fire Science, Lichenology, Botany, Ornithology, Geology, Meteorology, and Astronomy will provide in person experiences to highlight how science can deepen our understanding of our environment.    The day will begin at 7:30am with a Master Birder led hike […]

5.5 miles/1500 ft elevation gain This hike will be led by Docent Franklin Young. It is one of the 4 hikes of the Pantoll Quad program. Upon completing all 4 hikes, you will receive a badge of Honor Meeting place: Pantoll parking lot by bathrooms Start time: 9AM - Return: 12:30 PM Moderate but steady […]

Meet: Mt Home Inn 4 miles/ 500 ft elevation gain Departure: 5PM. We expect to be back by 7:30 PM Water & Snack: Recommended Sturdy Boots, hiking poles and headlamp: Recommended Trails: Camp Eastwood Rd/Sierra/Camp Eastwood/Plevin Cut/Fern creek/Bridge 5 (Muir Woods)/Fern creek/Plevin Cut/Camp Eastwood Rd

Location of event: Madrone Grove, across from the Mountain Theatre Park at Rock Spring, near the entrance to the Mountain Theatre, or at the Quarry Lot When: Sunday, October 5th, 2025 1:00 pm Appetizers 1:30 pm Potluck What to Bring: By last name: A-H Salads (macaroni, potato, fruit, mixed greens or your choice) I-P   Dessert Q-Z  Appetizer […]

5.6 miles/1300 ft elevation gain This hike will be led by Docent Franklin Young. It is an alternate to the Quad Steep Ravine hike while the uphill part of the Steep Ravine trail is closed for repair. It will still qualify as one of the 4 hikes of the Pantoll Quad program. Upon completing all […]

Tree bathing among Redwoods and Douglas firs. 4 miles/ 800 ft elevation gain This hike will immerse you in nature with its tall trees and soothing sound of the Fern Creek. It will be led Docent Franklin Young. Trails: the paved Camp Alice Eastwood fire road. It is suitable for low light and light rain […]

Pantoll Quad Challenge /West Point Inn Join Docent Debra Hoitomt, for this guided hike. This hike is considered Challenging (more than 4 miles and varying terrain) Sign up is required and is limited to 12 people MEET: Pantoll Parking Area DEPARTURE: 9am Departure. Group should return no later than 1:00pm CANCELLATIONS: Rain, red flag days, winds above 30 mph, and unforeseen […]

Interpretive hike with docent Caryn Lowe.  “Methinks 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 […]

Tree bathing among Redwoods and Douglas firs. 4 miles/ 800 ft elevation gain This hike will immerse you in nature with its tall trees and soothing sound of the Fern Creek. It will be led Docent Franklin Young. Trails: the paved Camp Alice Eastwood fire road. It is suitable for low light and light rain […]

The Back Door to Muir Woods. 5.5 miles/1500 ft elevation gain It is one of the 4 hikes of the Pantoll Quad program. For details see https://www.friendsofmttam.org/wp-content/uploads/PanToll-Quad-Brochure-03022021.pdf. Upon completing all 4 hikes, you will receive a badge of Honor. This hike will be led by Docent Franklin Young. Meeting Place: Pantoll by the Friends of Mt Tam […]

Tree bathing under Super Moon. 3.5 miles/ 500 ft elevation gain This hike will immerse you in Redwoods and Douglas Firs with the soothing sound of the Fern Creek. It will be led by Docent Franklin Young. Trails: the paved Camp Alice Eastwood fire road. It is suitable for low light and light rain Meeting […]

Interpretive hike with docent Caryn Lowe.  “Methinks 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 […]

Steep Ravine, Here we Come. 5.6 miles/1300 ft elevation gain Steep Ravine is now open again thanks to the diligent work of park staff. It is one of the 4 hikes of the Pantoll Quad program. For details see https://www.friendsofmttam.org/wp-content/uploads/PanToll-Quad-Brochure-03022021.pdf. Upon completing all 4 hikes, you will receive a badge of Honor. This hike will be led […]

The Back Door to Muir Woods. 5.5 miles/1500 ft elevation gain It is one of the 4 hikes of the Pantoll Quad program. For details see https://www.friendsofmttam.org/wp-content/uploads/PanToll-Quad-Brochure-03022021.pdf. Upon completing all 4 hikes, you will receive a badge of Honor. This hike will be led by Docent Franklin Young. Meeting Place: Pantoll by the Friends of Mt Tam […]

Sponsored by Friends of Mt Tam and California Alpine Club Where: Rock Spring Parking Lot When: January 1, 2026 Time: 9:00am to 2pm Parking: Parking in this lot is free. Overflow parking is available in the Quarry parking lot by the Mountain Theater. Join Mount Tamalpais State Park, the Friends of Mt Tam, and the […]

4.3 miles / 1300 ft elevation gain  Steep Ravine is one of the 4 hikes of the Pantoll Quad program. For details, see https://www.friendsofmttam.org/wp-content/uploads/PanToll-Quad-Brochure-03022021.pdf. Upon completing all 4 hikes, you will receive a badge of Honor.  This hike will be led by Docent Debra Hoitomt. Meeting Place: Pantoll by the Friends of Mt Tam trailer […]

Interpretive hike with docent Caryn Lowe.  “Methinks 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 […]

Full Moon hike. 4 miles/ 150 ft elevation gain In twilight we will take the Old Stage fire road to West Point Inn. Once there, we'll admire the Full Moon on a backdrop of city lights under clear skies per current weather forecast. We will return in the dark via Old Stage. This hike will […]