Friends of Mt Tam

6:30pm - FMT Board Meeting
2020-05-12, 2020-06-09, 2020-07-14, 2020-08-11, 2020-09-08, 2020-10-13, 2020-11-10, 2020-12-08 and 2 more dates | Northgate, 5800 Northgate Parking Lot, San Rafael, CA 94903, USA, 501 Northgate Dr, United States
Community Meeting Room, 2nd floor

6:30pm - FMT Board Meeting
2021-03-09, 2021-04-13, 2021-05-11, 2021-11-09
FMT Board Meetings will be held virtually until further notice.

10:00am - FMT Annual Meeting
2021-03-13 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Zoom link will be emailed to all FMT members on Friday 3/12.
Please contact janetarostad@gmail.com if you are interested in joining the Annual Meeting (held virtually this year).

MTSP Docent Hike: Jan 2 - "Start the New Year Right" - Franklin Young
2022-01-02 09:00 - 14:30
Mount Tamalpais State Park Docent Led Hike
“Start the New Year Right. From a trailhead off the beaten path, you will be hiking along a peaceful
creek to Muir Beach, a residential community without any stores. After lunch, you will be rewarded
with great ocean views and opportunity to burn off some Holiday calories. What a better way to
start the New Year!”

TENTATIVE ROUTE: Dias Ridge – Miwok – Redwood Creek – Muir Beach – Dias Ridge
MEET: Dias Ridge Trailhead/Panoramic Highway
DISTANCE: 7.5 miles / Moderately Strenuous
DEPARTURE: 9am Departure – Group should return no later than 2:30

All Hikes Details

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 fee (Pantoll, Bootjack, and East Peak).
WATER: Bring at least two bottles of water on hot days. Most hikes do not pass by public drinking
water sources.
FOOD: Unless stated otherwise in the hike description, 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 map (printed or
downloaded), hand sanitizer, tissues, and first aid supplies.
Hikes are part of the California State Parks Volunteers In the Park Program (VIPP).

MTSP Docent Hike: Jan 8 - "Walking Mt. Tam: Trails of Creativity" - Caryn Lowe
2022-01-08 09:00 - 14:30
Mount Tamalpais State Park Docent Led Hike
“Me thinks 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 inspiration for many generations of artists and writers from early settlers from the Hudson Valley to the Bohemian and Beat movements. During this hike you will learn a little bit about this rich history, what happens here today and hopefully make your own creative connection to Mt. Tam. There will be a few stopping points along the way so bring a notebook, pens/pencils, and your curiosity!

TENTATIVE ROUTE: TBD
DISTANCE: 5 miles / Moderately Strenuous
MEET: Pantoll Parking Area
DEPARTURE: 9am Departure – Group should return no later than 2:30

All Hikes Details

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 fee (Pantoll, Bootjack, and East Peak).
WATER: Bring at least two bottles of water on hot days. Most hikes do not pass by public drinking
water sources.
FOOD: Unless stated otherwise in the hike description, 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 map (printed or
downloaded), hand sanitizer, tissues, and first aid supplies.
Hikes are part of the California State Parks Volunteers In the Park Program (VIPP).

**CANCELLED** - MTSP Docent Hike: Jan 12 - "Finding Balance in Nature" - Maria De La Fuente
2022-01-12 10:00 - 14:30
***THIS HIKE HAS BEEN CANCELLED***
Mount Tamalpais State Park Docent Led Hike

“Finding Balance in Nature by finding connections between us and the surrounding trees”
TENTATIVE ROUTE: Matt Davis – Steep Ravine – Dipsea – Alpine trail – Back to Bootjack
Part of the FMT Pantoll Quad / https://www.friendsofmttam.org/activities/hiking/
DISTANCE: 5 miles / Moderately Strenuous
MEET: Bootjack Parking Area
DEPARTURE: 10:00am. Group should return no later than 2:30pm

All Hikes Details

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 fee (Pantoll, Bootjack, and East Peak).
WATER: Bring at least two bottles of water on hot days. Most hikes do not pass by public drinking
water sources.
FOOD: Unless stated otherwise in the hike description, 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 map (printed or
downloaded), hand sanitizer, tissues, and first aid supplies.
Hikes are part of the California State Parks Volunteers In the Park Program (VIPP).

**CANCELLED** MTSP Docent Hike: Jan 16 - "The (not-so) Hidden Treasures of Mt Tamalpais" - Brian Muir
2022-01-16 09:00 - 14:30
**THIS HIKE HAS BEEN CANCELLED**
Mount Tamalpais State Park Docent Led Hike
“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.

All Hikes Details

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 fee (Pantoll, Bootjack, and East Peak).
WATER: Bring at least two bottles of water on hot days. Most hikes do not pass by public drinking
water sources.
FOOD: Unless stated otherwise in the hike description, 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 map (printed or
downloaded), hand sanitizer, tissues, and first aid supplies.
Hikes are part of the California State Parks Volunteers In the Park Program (VIPP).

MTSP Docent Hike: Jan 29 - "Explore the magic camps of Mt Tamalpais" - Robert Freinkel
2022-01-29 09:00 - 14:30
Mount Tamalpais State Park Docent Led Hike
“Explore the magic camps of Mt Tamalpais”

TENTATIVE ROUTE: Benstein – Laurel Dell Road – Riffle Camp – Potrero Meadows – Music Stand – Barth’s Retreat – Simmons Trail
DISTANCE: 5 miles / Moderately Strenuous
MEET: Rock Spring Parking Area
DEPARTURE: 9am – Group should return no later than 2:30

All Hikes Details

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 fee (Pantoll, Bootjack, and East Peak).
WATER: Bring at least two bottles of water on hot days. Most hikes do not pass by public drinking
water sources.
FOOD: Unless stated otherwise in the hike description, 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 map (printed or
downloaded), hand sanitizer, tissues, and first aid supplies.
Hikes are part of the California State Parks Volunteers In the Park Program (VIPP).

MTSP Docent Hike: Jan 30 - "Southwest Mt Tam" - Rosalind Gottfried
2022-01-30 09:00 - 15:00
Mount Tamalpais State Park Docent Led Hike
“A strenuous hike climbing up the SW side of Mt Tam with great views and deep canyons”

TENTATIVE ROUTE: Coastal View – Dipsea – Steep Ravine – Old Miners – Coastal View
DISTANCE: 9.8 miles / Strenuous
MEET: Highway 1, ¼ mile north of the Muir Beach lookout, at the beginning of the Coastal View Trail
DEPARTURE: 9am – Group should return no later than 3:00
FOOD: Bring a lunch, which is usually at Pantoll

All Hikes Details

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 fee (Pantoll, Bootjack, and East Peak).
WATER: Bring at least two bottles of water on hot days. Most hikes do not pass by public drinking
water sources.
FOOD: Unless stated otherwise in the hike description, 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 map (printed or
downloaded), hand sanitizer, tissues, and first aid supplies.
Hikes are part of the California State Parks Volunteers In the Park Program (VIPP).

MTSP Docent Hike: Feb 9 - "Finding Balance in Nature" - Maria De La Fuente
2022-02-09 10:00 - 14:30
Mount Tamalpais State Park Docent Led Hike
“Finding Balance in Nature by finding connections between us and the surrounding trees”

TENTATIVE ROUTE: Matt Davis – Steep Ravine – Dipsea – Alpine trail – Back to Bootjack
Part of the FMT Pantoll Quad / https://www.friendsofmttam.org/activities/hiking/
DISTANCE: 5 miles / Moderately Strenuous
MEET: Bootjack Parking Area
DEPARTURE: 10:00am. Group should return no later than 2:30pm

All Hikes Details

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 fee (Pantoll, Bootjack, and East Peak).
WATER: Bring at least two bottles of water on hot days. Most hikes do not pass by public drinking
water sources.
FOOD: Unless stated otherwise in the hike description, 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 map (printed or
downloaded), hand sanitizer, tissues, and first aid supplies.
Hikes are part of the California State Parks Volunteers In the Park Program (VIPP).

MTSP Docent Hike: Feb 12 - "Walking Mt. Tam: Trails of Creativity" - Caryn Lowe
2022-02-12 09:00 - 14:30
Mount Tamalpais State Park Docent Led Hike
“Walking Mt. Tam: Trails of Creativity” / “Me thinks 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 inspiration for many generations of artists and writers from early settlers from the Hudson Valley to the Bohemian and Beat movements. During this hike you will learn a little bit about this rich history, what happens here today and hopefully make your own creative connection to Mt. Tam. There will be a few stopping points along the way so bring a notebook, pens/pencils, and your curiosity!

TENTATIVE ROUTE: TBD
DISTANCE: 5 miles / Moderately Strenuous.
MEET: Pantoll Parking Area
DEPARTURE: 9am Departure – Group should return no later than 2:30

All Hikes Details

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 fee (Pantoll, Bootjack, and East Peak).
WATER: Bring at least two bottles of water on hot days. Most hikes do not pass by public drinking
water sources.
FOOD: Unless stated otherwise in the hike description, 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 map (printed or
downloaded), hand sanitizer, tissues, and first aid supplies.
Hikes are part of the California State Parks Volunteers In the Park Program (VIPP).

MTSP Docent Hike: Feb 20 - "The (not-so) Hidden Treasures of Mt Tamalpais" - Brian Muir
2022-02-20 09:00 - 14:30
Mount Tamalpais State Park Docent Led Hike
“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.

All Hikes Details

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 fee (Pantoll, Bootjack, and East Peak).
WATER: Bring at least two bottles of water on hot days. Most hikes do not pass by public drinking
water sources.
FOOD: Unless stated otherwise in the hike description, 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 map (printed or
downloaded), hand sanitizer, tissues, and first aid supplies.
Hikes are part of the California State Parks Volunteers In the Park Program (VIPP).

MTSP Docent Hike: Mar 6 - "The (not-so) Hidden Treasures of Mt Tamalpais" - Brian Muir
2022-03-06 09:00 - 14:30

MTSP Docent Hike: Mar 9 - "Finding Balance in Nature" - Maria De La Fuente
2022-03-09 10:00 - 14:30

Looking for Calypso Orchids, Hounds Tongue, and Douglas Iris - Robert Freinkel
2022-04-02 09:00 - 14:30 | Rock Spring Parking Lot
Mount Tamalpais State Park Docent Led Hike
Looking for Calypso Orchids, Hounds Tongue, and Douglas Iris

TENTATIVE ROUTE: TBD
DISTANCE: 6 miles / Moderately Strenuous
MEET: Rock Spring Parking Area
DEPARTURE: 9am – Group should return no later than 2:30

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). 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: Unless stated otherwise in the hike description, 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).

Walking Mt. Tam: Trails of Creativity - Caryn Lowe
2022-04-09 09:00 - 14:30 | Pantoll Parking Lot, Mt Tamalpais
Mount Tamalpais State Park Docent Led Hike
“Me thinks 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 inspiration for many generations of artists and writers from early settlers from the Hudson Valley to the Bohemian and Beat movements. During this hike you will learn a little bit about this rich history, what happens here today and hopefully make your own creative connection to Mt. Tam. There will be a few stopping points along the way so bring a notebook, pens/pencils, and your curiosity!

TENTATIVE ROUTE: Old Mine/ Mountain Theater / Rock Spring Trail / West Point Inn / Old Stage Fire Road
Part of the FMT Pantoll Quad / https://www.friendsofmttam.org/activities/hiking/
DISTANCE: 5 miles / Moderately Strenuous.
MEET: Pantoll Parking Lot
DEPARTURE: 9am Departure – Group should return no later than 2:30

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). 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: Unless stated otherwise in the hike description, 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).

Finding Balance in Nature - Maria De La Fuente
2022-04-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Bootjack Parking Lot, Mt Tamalpais
Mount Tamalpais State Park Docent Led Hike
“Finding Balance in Nature by finding connections between us and the surrounding trees”

TENTATIVE ROUTE: Bootjack – Matt Davis Trail – Nora Trail – Rock Springs – Mountain Theatre – Easy Grade Trail
Part of the FMT Pantoll Quad / https://www.friendsofmttam.org/activities/hiking/
DISTANCE: 5 miles / Moderately Strenuous
Meet: Bootjack Parking Area
Departure: 10:00am. Group should return no later than 2:00pm

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). 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: Unless stated otherwise in the hike description, 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).

The (not-so) Hidden Treasures of Mt Tamalpais - Brian Muir
2022-05-08 09:00 - 14:00 | Pantoll Parking Lot, Mt Tamalpais
Mount Tamalpais State Park Docent Led Hike
“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). 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: Unless stated otherwise in the hike description, 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).
