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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Guided hike with Docent Debra Hoitomt The hike will move through redwood forests to Muir Woods, continue along Redwood Creek, and finish with a sustained climb on the Bootjack trail. 5 miles with 1400 feet of elevation gain. Pace: Moderate but steady Brief breaks: At trail junctions for adjusting layers, water, catching up Recommended: water, […]
Rescheduled from the 1st to the 2nd due to weather. Guided hike with Docent Franklin Young In daylight we will take the Old Stage fire road to West Point Inn. Once there, we’ll admire the rise of the Full Moon on a backdrop of city lights under clear skies if weather cooperate. We will return […]
Guided hike with Docent Debra Hoitomt The hike climbs through the Redwood Forests along the lovely Webb Creek to Pantoll, and take a relaxed pace down Matt Davis to Stinson Beach. 8 miles / 1700 feet elevation gain. This hike is rated "difficult" (7+ miles / 1500+ feet) per FMT guidelines. Meet: Whitegate Ranch Trailhead […]
The 5th Annual Friends of Mt Tam Science Quest Day will be on September 12, 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 […]