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 […]
On May 1st, the Sun will set at 8:01PM and the Moon will rise at 8:31PM. Under twilight, we will take the Old Stage fire road to West Point Inn. We'll arrive just in time to admire the Full Moon on a backdrop of city and East Bay lights(weather permitting). We will return in the […]
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 […]
We'll leave Pantoll promptly at 7:30PM to observe an unusual situation: the Sun will set at 8:25PM and the Moon will rise at the same time. Under twilight, we will take the Old Stage fire road to West Point Inn. We’ll arrive just in time to admire a near Full Moon on a backdrop of […]
Interpretive hike with docent Caryn Lowe. Please sign up via Meet-up. Check Meet-up for any updates (cancellation, schedule change…). “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 […]
Let's celebrate the Longest Day of the Year (Summer Solstice) by watching the Sun set over the Pacific. Due to the closure of the Steep Ravine trail, we will do an out and back on Dipsea and still plan to be Cardiac Hill at the sunset at 8:35PM. Under twilight, we will take be a […]
This hike will have some very nice ocean views, weather permitting. It is considered a "moderate" hike (5-7 miles with up to 1500 feet of elevation gain). There is sustained climbing on Bolinas Ridge and Cataract. Join Docent Debra Hoitomt for this guided hike. Trails: Matt Davis, Bolinas Ridge Trail, Cataract Creek, Old Mine […]
Join docent Caryn Lowe for an interpretive hike to West Point Inn. This month's stop at the inn coincides with their second ice cream social fundraiser. We'll be in the sun above the clouds, enjoying the heat and view while we cool down. There is a $7- $10 dollar donation request for each serving that […]
Join docent Franklin Young for an interpretive hike to Muir Woods from Bootjack. On a Wednesday morning, we hope to enjoy a peaceful stroll among the majestic redwoods. Please note this hike has 1500 ft of elevation gain over 5.5 miles. HIKE ROUTE Start at Bootjack Parking Lot; Matt Davis to Stapelveldt to Ben Johnson; […]
Join Docent Debra Hoitomt for this guided hike. This hike will have some very nice ocean views, weather permitting. It is considered a "moderate" hike. There is sustained climbing on Bolinas Ridge and Cataract. Trails: Matt Davis, Bolinas Ridge Trail, Cataract Creek, Old Mine 6 miles / 1000 feet elevation gain Sign up is required […]
4 miles/ 150 ft elevation gain In twilight we will take the Old Stage fire road to arrive at West Point Inn in time to witness the Moonrise at 7:39PM. We expect the moon will rise with a small shadow on it. By 8:12PM, the partial eclipse will become obvious. At that point, we will […]
This hike, part of the Quad 4 program, will be led by Docent Debra Hoitomt. Hike docents have passed a background check and been trained under the California State Parks Volunteers In the Park Program (VIPP). 4.3miles/1300 feet. Moderate pace (about 2 miles per hour) Meeting Place: Pantoll by the Friends of Mt Tam trailer […]
Join docent Franklin Young to celebrate the Autumn Equinox when day and night are both 12 hours long. We will take a short hike from Pantoll to Rock Spring where, weather permitting, we will see the sun set. We'll return in the dark on the updated Easy Grade trail. The hike is limited to 19. […]
Join docent Caryn Lowe for an interpretive hike to West Point Inn - a living, working, gas-lit inn built in 1904 when steam trains climbed the mountain. The railroad is gone now, but the Inn remains a haven for hikers and a monument to the rich historic heritage of the region. There will be a […]
Join Docent Debra Hoitomt, for this slower paced guided hike. For beginning hikers, senior hikers, and in-betweeners, though there is some tricky footing over rocky areas. No one left behind. Sign up is required via Meet-up. HIKE ROUTE Start at Bootjack Parking Lot; Old Mine Trail to Mountain Theater; Rock Spring Trail to West Point […]
The 5th Annual Friends of Mt Tam Science Quest Day will be on October 11, 2026. 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 […]