Events

July 20, 2025 Update: Due to a landslide on the Steep Ravine trail, the docent may need to re-route part of this hike. Whatever route is used, it will still […]

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 […]

The 4th Annual Friends of Mt Tam Science Quest Day will be on September 27, 2025.  Experts in Fire Science, Lichenology, Botany, Ornithology, Geology, Meteorology, and Astronomy will provide in […]

5.5 miles/1500 ft elevation gain This hike will be led by Docent Franklin Young. It is one of the 4 hikes of the Pantoll Quad program. Upon completing all 4 […]

Meet: Mt Home Inn 4 miles/ 500 ft elevation gain Departure: 5PM. We expect to be back by 7:30 PM Water & Snack: Recommended Sturdy Boots, hiking poles and headlamp: […]

Location of event: Madrone Grove, across from the Mountain Theatre Park at Rock Spring, near the entrance to the Mountain Theatre, or at the Quarry Lot When: Sunday, October 5th, […]

5.6 miles/1300 ft elevation gain This hike will be led by Docent Franklin Young. It is an alternate to the Quad Steep Ravine hike while the uphill part of the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]