Events

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]