June 21st: UPDATED Sunset hike from Pantoll at 6PM 4 miles 1000 ft in elevation gain
2026-06-21 18:00 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 short fire road back to Pantoll. Participants will receive a special memento to commemorate the Summer Solstice. They can also use this hike toward their Quad Four badge.

This hike is limited to 19 people. Please sign up via Meet-up. Check Meet-up for any updates (cancellation, schedule change…).
This hike will be led by Docent Franklin Young. Hike docents have been trained under the California State Parks Volunteers in the Park Program (VIPP).

Trails: Coastal fire road to Cardiac Hill, Dipsea to Webb Creek out and back, Cardiac Hill, Coastal fire road

Meeting place: Pantoll by the 15 minutes parking zone. Please park in the lot. There is a $8 parking fee. Pay with exact change or QR code.

Water, sturdy shoes, hiking poles, headlamp, snacks are recommended

Start time: 6:00PM

June 27th Quad 4 Hike from Bootjack / Bolinas Ridge 6 miles / 1000 feet elevation gain
2026-06-27 09:00 - 12:30
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
Sign up is required via Meetup. Please check Meetup for any updates
MEET: Bootjack Parking Area
DEPARTURE: 9am Departure. Group should return no later than 12:30pm
CANCELLATIONS: Rain, red flag days, winds above 30 mph, and unforeseen circumstances will cancel.
PARKING: We strongly recommend carpooling and arriving 15 minutes early to find parking and pay parking fees. Bootjack parking requires an $8 fee.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: The #61 bus departs from Almonte & Shoreline Hwy (Tam Junction) around 8:30, arriving Bootjack at 9 am.
WATER: Bring at least two bottles of water. Most hikes do not pass by public drinking water sources.
FOOD: 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.
HIKE DOCENTS have been trained under the California State Parks Volunteers In the Park Program (VIPP).
This hike is part of the “Quad 4 hikes“, adapted to start at Bootjack. Together they are 21 miles with 4,300 feet of elevation. Individually they are 4.5 – 6.5 miles long with 500 – 1,500 of elevation. Upon completing all 4 hikes, you will receive a badge of Honor.

Mt Tamalpais State Park 5th Annual Science Quest Day
2026-10-11 | Pantoll Campground Parking, 6456 Panoramic Hwy, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA, 2 Panoramic Hwy, United States
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 and wrap up with an amazing Star Party from 6:30 – 9:00pm. In between are more than 15 exciting and truly unique experiences.
There will be a very limited number of slots available for each event.
NEW THIS YEAR
More Kid Events
Bring your kids (and their friends and their scout group). Junior Ranger, Geology, Bingo, Science Quest Trivia Night, and “Into The Woods At The One Tam Van” are all kid (7-12 years old) friendly.
20% off all Merchandise and Flash Sales
Friends of Mt Tam members receive 20% off all merchandise at Pantoll and East Peak. Additionally, we will have flash sales throughout the day!
More free tasty treats and drinks at Pantoll
To celebrate Science Quest Day, FMT will be serving free coffee, hot chocolate, drinks, and trail worthy snacks at the FMT trailer at Pantoll.
It will be a great day on the Mountain! We hope you can join the fun.
