• Tree bathing among Redwoods and Douglas Firs

    757 Panoramic 757 Panoramic Highway, Mill Valley

    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 Hike / West Point Inn

    Pantoll Campground Parking, 6456 Panoramic Hwy, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA 2 Panoramic Hwy, United States

    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 […]

  • Walking Mt. Tam: Trails of Creativity

    Pantoll Campground Parking, 6456 Panoramic Hwy, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA 2 Panoramic Hwy, United States

    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

    757 Panoramic 757 Panoramic Highway, Mill Valley

    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

    Pantoll Campground Parking, 6456 Panoramic Hwy, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA 2 Panoramic Hwy, United States

    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

    757 Panoramic 757 Panoramic Highway, Mill Valley

    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 […]

  • Walking Mt. Tam: Trails of Creativity

    Pantoll Campground Parking, 6456 Panoramic Hwy, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA 2 Panoramic Hwy, United States

    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

    Pantoll Campground Parking, 6456 Panoramic Hwy, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA 2 Panoramic Hwy, United States

    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

    Pantoll Campground Parking, 6456 Panoramic Hwy, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA 2 Panoramic Hwy, United States

    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 […]

  • **CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER** First Day Hike

    Rock Spring Trailhead, W Ridgecrest Blvd, Stinson Beach, CA 94970, USA 2 Ridgecrest Rd, United States

    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 […]

  • **NEW DATE – MOVED TO JAN 18** Steep Ravine, Here we Come

    Pantoll Campground Parking, 6456 Panoramic Hwy, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA 2 Panoramic Hwy, United States

    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 […]

  • Walking Mt. Tam: Trails of Creativity

    Pantoll Campground Parking, 6456 Panoramic Hwy, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA 2 Panoramic Hwy, United States

    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

    Pantoll Campground Parking, 6456 Panoramic Hwy, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA 2 Panoramic Hwy, United States

    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 […]

  • West Point Inn

    Pantoll Campground Parking, 6456 Panoramic Hwy, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA 2 Panoramic Hwy, United States

    West Point Inn loop of 4.7 miles, and about 500 feet elevation gain Join Docent Debra Hoitomt, for this guided hike. This hike is considered an Easy hike (slower paced hike 3.5 to 5 miles with under a 1000′, elevation gain. For beginning hikers, senior hikers, and in-betweeners.), though there is some tricky footing over […]

  • Walking Mt. Tam: Trails of Creativity

    Pantoll Campground Parking, 6456 Panoramic Hwy, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA 2 Panoramic Hwy, United States

    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 […]

  • Pantoll Quad Hike/ Bolinas Ridge

    Join Docent Debra Hoitomt, for this guided hike. This hike is considered Challenging (more than 4 miles and varying terrain) and is limited to 19 people. Sign-up via the Meet Up app MEET: Pantoll Parking  Area by the Friends of Mt Tam trailer DEPARTURE: 9am. Expected return by 12:30 pm CANCELLATIONS: Rain, red flag days, winds […]

  • March 1st: Full Moon Hike. 4 miles/ 150 ft elevation gain

    On March 1st the Moon will rise by 5PM before the Sun sets. Enjoying both daylight and moonlight, we will take the Old Stage fire road to West Point Inn. Once there, we'll admire the Worm Moon on a backdrop of city lights from the East Bay (weather permitting). We will return the same way […]

  • Walking Mt. Tam: Trails of Creativity

    Pantoll Campground Parking, 6456 Panoramic Hwy, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA 2 Panoramic Hwy, United States

    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 […]

  • March 15th: Quad 4 – West Point Inn Hike. 4.7 miles/ 500 ft elevation gain

    This hike is part of the Quad 4 program. Upon completing all 4 epic hikes, you will have covered 21 miles and climbed 4300 feet in the Mt Tamalpais State Park. Most importantly you will earn a commemorative pin.  This hike is limited to 19 people. Please sign up via Meet-up. It will be led […]

  • Annual FMT Member Meeting

    California Alpine Club, 730 Panoramic Hwy, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA 2 Panoramic Hwy, United States

    Friends of Mt Tam Annual Member Meeting will be held on March 21 at the California Alpine Club ( 730 Panoramic Highway- one block from Mountain Home) Please join us for coffee and continental breakfast at 9 a.m. Light snacks and tea will also be served. Opening remarks will begin at 10 a.m. Meeting will […]