Friends of Mt Tam

9:30 AM Sunday Hike -Moderate-Winter Fungi, Decay, and Rebirth Led by Robert Freinkel
2018-12-23 | Rock Spring #4, Mt Tamalpais
Explore multiple microclimates and plant communities on various sides of the Mt Tamalpais watershed via multiple trails in both shade and sun including differint soil conditions Distance: 6.5 miles. Elevation gain: 1,250 ft. Rock Spring, Mountain Top, Arturo, International to Rifle Camp. Down to Music Stand, Back Door Trail, Simmons Triangle Return. Moderate, slow pace, moderate elevation gain. Possible modifications depending on circumstances.ÿModerate.

9:30 AM Saturday Hike -Moderate-Mindfulness in Natur Led by Alexandra Jurasin
2018-12-22 | Rock Spring #4, Mt Tamalpais
Explore your senses in nature while being guided through mindfulness practices. Finish the hike feeling like you’ve just had a cleansing shower for your mind. Distance: 6.1 miles. Elevation gain: 1,070 ft Regular: Cataract, Laurel Dell, High Marsh, Potrero Meadows, Kent, Benstein.ÿModerate.

VC: Tom Brookshire
2018-12-16

9:30 AM Sunday Hike -Moderate-Inspiration Led by Lizzy Silverstein
2018-12-16 | Pantoll #9, Mt Tamalpais
Nature influences us in profound ways. Let’s explore this and beautiful Mt. Tam together. Distance:ÿ6 miles. Elevation gain: 692 ft. Starting from Pantoll take the Matt Davis Trail to the Bolinas Ridge trail. Return on the same route.ÿModerate.

9:30 AM Saturday Hike -Strenuous-Mt Tam History Led by Robert Feist
2018-12-15 | E. Ridgecrest Blvd&Miller #19, Mt Tamalpais
I’ll begin on the second highest official trailhead on the mountain. Our loop will have us descend to the north side with the views that area offers. Great opportunity to get in some rewarding excercise before the holidays! Distance: 8.2 miles. Elevation gain: 1,876 ft. International, Collier, Lower Northside, Cross-Country Boys, Kent, Benstein, Mountain Theatre (lunch), Old Mine, Riding & Hiking Trail, Bootjack, Matt Davis, Nora, Old Railroad Grade, Miller.ÿStrenuous.

VC - Teri Hanley/Nicole Byrd
2018-12-09

9:30 AM Sunday Hike -Easy-Health and Happines Led by Tracy Stuart
2018-12-09 | Rock Spring #4, Mt Tamalpais
Enjoy your endorphin high and share it with other hikers while exploring a landscape of Ferns, Sargent cypress trees, Serpentine Rock, Douglas fir and free flowing creeks. Two dogs per hike, allowed with permits.ÿEmailÿto obtain a permit. Distance: 4.1 miles. Elevation gain: 735 ft. Rock Springs, Cataract, High Marsh, old Stove, Laurel Dell, Barrths rettreat, Simmons Trail, look for the Throne, Back to Rock Springs.ÿEasy.

11-4 VC: Kit Murphy & Debra Brody
2018-12-09, 2018-11-11

FMT Holiday Party
2018-12-08 17:30 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Corte Madera Community Center, 498 Tamalpais Dr, Corte Madera, CA 94925, USA, 28 Tamalpais Dr, United States
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8TH 5:30PM
5:30pm Cocktails 6:30pm Dinner Raffle Silent Auction
Corte Madera Recreation Center
498 Tamalpais Drive
Corte Madera, CA 94925
Please park behind the Center or in Pixley Park.
Please be courteous and do not park in the neighborhoods
$10 per Member (includes one raffle ticket)
$25 per Guest (does not include raffle ticket)
FMT will provide turkey, dressing, gravy, mashed potatoes, coffee and tea. You bring an appetizer, side dish or dessert. Suggested: Last Names A-I – Bring Appetizer; J-R Bring Vegetable or Side Dish; S-Z Bring Dessert.
Please RSVP and pay in advance by December 4th
You can pay in advance by: http://www.friendsofmttam.org/fmt-holiday-party-tickets/
By Check: Made out to FMT, Mail to: FMT – Holiday Party ( by December 4th )
PO Box 7064, Corte Madera, Ca 94976
You can tell us what you are bringing when you RSVP or email us at friendsofmttam@gmail.com

VC - Teri Hanley
2018-12-08, 2018-12-01

9:30 AM Saturday Hike -Moderate-Meditations in Nature Led by Rosalind Gottfried
2018-12-08 | Stinson Beach #17, Mt Tamalpais
Saturday December 8 at 9:30am from Stinson Beach trailhead. “Meditations in Nature” with Rosalind Gottfried . We will stop to appreciate, and meditate on, the sounds and smells of the trails, particularly the Steep Ravine trail, and admire the ocean views from the Matt Davis trail. Distance: 7.1 miles. Elevation gain: 1, 578 ft. Route: Stinson -Dipsea- Steep Ravine – Matt Davis loop. Moderate.

9:30 AM Saturday Hike -Moderate-Meditations in Nature Led by Rosalind Gottfried
2018-12-08 | Stinson Beach #17, Mt Tamalpais
“Meditations in Nature” with Rosalind Gottfried . We will stop to appreciate, and meditate on, the sounds and smells of the trails, particularly the Steep Ravine trail, and admire the ocean views from the Matt Davis trail.
Distance: 7.1 miles. Elevation gain: 1, 578 ft. Route: Stinson -Dipsea- Steep Ravine – Matt Davis loop. Moderate.

9:30 AM Sunday Hike -Strenuous-Mt.Tam 360 Led by Santi Abascal
2018-12-02 | Mt Home #11, Mt Tamalpais
Learn about Mtt.Tam’s history, how different generations used the mountain and the Tamalpais railroad. Distance: 4.2 miles. Elevation gain: 1,617 ft. East Peak via Hogback Rd, Old Railroad Grade & Fern Creek trail. Somewhat intense but short.ÿStrenuous.

11-4 Visitor Center Shirley Beers/Lillian Lessler
2018-12-02, 2018-11-04

CANCELLED (rain) 9:30 AM Saturday Hike -Easy-Mindfulnes in Nature Led by Alexandra Jurasin
2018-12-01 | Pantoll #9, Mt Tamalpais
CANCELLED due to rain/showers
Explore your senses in nature while being guided through mindfulness practices. Finish the hike feeling like you’ve just had a cleansing shower for your mind. Distance: 4.3 miles. Elevation gain: 571 ft. Easy: Old Stage, West Point Inn, Nora, Matt Davis, Old Stage.ÿEasy.

9:30 AM Sunday Hike -Easy-Owls Led by Joan Lamphier
2018-11-25 | Pantoll #9, Mt Tamalpais
We will talk about the endangered, carismatic northern spotted owl. You will discover what Mt Tam represents an important area for its population and conservation efforts in Marin County. Distance: 4.3 miles. Elevation gain: 571 ft. West Point Inn, Nora, Matt Davis Trail.ÿEasy.

VC - Caryn Lowe/Nicole Byrd
2018-11-24

9:30 AM Saturday Hike -Moderate-Thanking the Redwoods Led by Nancy Benjamin
2018-11-24 | Mt Home #11, Mt Tamalpais
Hike into Muir Woods and learn about the important part redwood trees play to mitigate climate change and the current health of Mt. Tam’s redwoods. Distance: 3.7 miles. Elevation gain: 876 ft. From Panoramic, to Canopy, Fern Creek and Lost Trail.ÿModerate.

9:30 AM CANCELLED - Sunday Hike -Moderate-Connect with Mt.Tamÿ Led by Santi Abascal
2018-11-18 | Rock Spring #4, Mt Tamalpais
CANCELLED BY DPR due to poor air quality.
Santi Abascal . Learn about diversity in the Park: Culture, Nature, and Leisure. Distance: 5.1 miles. Elevation gain: 850 ft. Theater, Rock Spring, Nora, M.Davis, Old mine and back to RS Parking lot.ÿModerate.

10:00 AM CANCELLED Monday Hike -Easy-Who Was Verna Dunshee? Led by Nancy Benjamin
2018-11-12 | East Peak #8, Mt Tamalpais
A short hike with spectacular views, learn about Verna Dunshee’s life and legacy and her work to protect Marin’s open space. Distance: 0.7 miles Elevation gain: 0 ft. A short loop around the East Peak on the Verna Dunshee trail.ÿEasy,ÿAccessible.

9:30 AM CANCELLED - Sunday Hike -Challenging-Mt Tam History Led by Karen Ulring
2018-11-11 | Bootjack #10, Mt Tamalpais
CANCELLED by Karen Ulring due to smoke.You will review the history of the TCC and their invaluable contributions to Mount Tamalpais State Park. Distance: 9.7 miles. Elevation gain: 2,608 ft. Take Bootjack down to TCC, Stapelveldt to Pan Toll and down Matt Davis to Stinson. Back up the Dipsea to Pan Toll and Bootjack.ÿChallenging.

9:30 AM Saturday Hike -Strenuous-Ferns Led by Lizzy Silverstein
2018-11-10 | Laurel Dell #2, Mt Tamalpais
Ferns are an important and ancient part of the lush greenery that abounds in our forests. Come learn about some of the first vascular plants dating back to the time when dinosaurs roamed the earth and beyond! We will walk down to Cataract Fall and continue to Alpine Lake. We’ll loop back up the Kent, Potrero and the Mickey O’Brien trails. About 7.2 miles, 1,818 ft. elevation gain. Difficulty: Strenuous.

MT TAM FIRE CLOSURE
2018-11-07 22:00 - 2018-11-12 07:00
Red Flag fire closure notice – from Wednesday, November 7, 10PM until Friday, November 9, 7AM.
Mount Tamalpais State Park is under a Red Flag fire closure, ordered by Marin County Fire Department; this closure shall be in effect at 10pm WED and shall be rescinded on FRI at 7AM.
The closure for Mt. Tamalpais State Park includes restricting all vehicle access to the upper Mountain; gates are closed and locked at Bolinas Fairfax Road/Ridgecrest and also at Pantoll Road/ Panoramic Highway. Pedestrian and bicycle traffic is not restricted. There are no fires allowed at Pantoll Campground, Bootjack campground or the Steep Ravine campground or cabins.
Please contact State Park staff with any questions or to get additional information.

9:30 AM Sunday Hike -Moderate-Redwood Trees Led by Maria de la Fuente
2018-11-04 | Bootjack #10, Mt Tamalpais
We will discuss strength and balance in nature. We all need strength and balance to live a good life and we can find some great examples and similarities in nature. Let?s hike and find some meaningful connections between us and the surrounding trees. Distance: 6.1 miles. Elevation gain: 1,410 ft. Starting at Bootjack to Muir Woods to Hillside trail -Spur-Pelvic Cut-Camp Eastwood (lunch) -Sierra Trail-Troup 80-Bootjack.ÿModerate.

CANCELLED - FIRE CLOSURE 9:30 AM Saturday Hike -Easy-Fall Changes on the Mountain Led by Robert Freinkel
2018-11-03 | Rock Spring #4, Mt Tamalpais
CANCELED – FIRE CLOSURE
Let’s walk and discover together how the plants are doing in the middle of the fall season. Let’s notice the changes in the landscape, and the signs that announce the coming rains. Distance: 4.4 miles. Elevation gain: 627 ft. Rock Springs. Simmons, Benstein, FireRoad, Rifle Camp, Meadow trail to Potrero, Music Stand, Back Door, Old Stove Laurel Dell, Cataract return. Modifications depending on weather and participants.ÿEasy.ÿ

VC - Tom Brookshire
2018-11-02

CANCELLED - 11:00 AM Sunday Hike -Strenuous-Trees of Mt. Tam Led by Catherine Orland
2018-10-28 | Stinson Beach #17, Mt Tamalpais
THIS HIKE HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Sorry for the inconvenience.
We will discuss the biodiversity of Mt. Tam through its trees and habitats. Distance: 7.1 miles. Elevation gain: 1,578 ft. This will be a moderate/challenging hike. Dipsea to Steep Ravine and return via Matt Davis. -Wear comfortable grippy shoes and if you have knee or ankle issues, consider using poles as there will be stairs. -Heavy rain cancels, but just sprinkles means: put on a windbreaker! -Bring your friends and make sure to arrive early to have plenty of time to find parking and get organized. We’ll depart promptly at 11am from the Stinson Beach Parking Lot, by the Bridge that leads to the Parkside Cafe.ÿStrenuous.
