Friends of Mt Tam

9:30 AM Saturday Interpretive Hike - Moderate - Discover the Redwoods Led By Eileen Bai
2019-03-16
Every Saturday at 9:30am from Pantoll Trailhead.
“Discover the Redwoods ” with Park Interpretive Specialist Eileen Bai.
Let’s take some time to study the Coast Redwoods. On this hike we’ll discuss the important role Coast Redwoods have played throughout California’s history. We’ll learn how their biological processes have informed how we value these trees today and what role they will play for future generations.
Distance: 3.2 miles, 712 ft elevation gain, Moderate.

9:30 AM Saturday Docent Hike - Strenuous - Meditations in Nature Led By Rosalind Gottfried
2019-03-16
Saturday March 16 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: 6.9 Elevation gain: 1,804 ft. Strenuous.

CANCELLED 9:30 AM Sunday Docent Hike - Moderate - Owls Led By Joan Lamphier
2019-03-10 | Pantoll #9, Mt Tamalpais
CANNCELLED RAIN
Discuss owls on the Mountain – Spotted Owl history and concerns Distance: 4.2 Elevation gain: 584 ft. Moderate.

FMT Annual Meeting 9am - Alpine Club
2019-03-09 09:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | California Alpine Club, 730 Panoramic Hwy, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA, 2 Panoramic Hwy, United States
FMT Annual Meeting

9:30 AM Saturday Docent Hike - Moderate - Redwoods Led By Santi Abascal
2019-03-09
Saturday March 9 at 9:30 from Mt Home trailhead.
“Redwoods” with docent Santi Abascal. From second growth to old growth and back up again, we will walk among magnificent redwood trees and discuss some of their amazing qualities.
Distance: 4.7 miles. Elevation gain: 906 ft. Moderate.

CANCELLED 9:30 AM Sunday Docent Hike - Moderate - Redwoods Led By Nancy Benjamin
2019-03-03 | Mt Home #11, Mt Tamalpais
CANCELLED
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 Elevation gain: 876 ft. Moderate.

CANCELLED (Rain) 9:30 AM Saturday Docent Hike - Strenuous - Trees Led By Maria de la Fuente
2019-03-02 | Stinson Beach #17, 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: 6.9 Elevation gain: 1,804 ft. Strenuous.

9:30 AM Sunday Moderate Hike "Redwoods" - from Pantoll - Led by Eileen Bai
2019-02-24 | Rock Spring #4, Mt Tamalpais
“Discover the State Tree (Coast Redwood)” with Eileen Bai.
Let’s take some time to study the redwoods. On this hike we’ll observe some of the biological characteristics of the Coast Redwood and understand how they connect to their evolutionary processes. We’ll discover what important role these trees play for our current and future generations.
Distance: 3.2 miles, 712 ft elevation gain, moderate hike.

9:30 AM Saturday Docent Hike - Strenuous - Mt Tam History Led By Robert Feist
2019-02-23
Saturday, February 23 at 9:30am from East Peak trailhead.
“Mt Tam History” with docent Robert Feist. Treat yourself to the majestic views atop Mt Tamalpais at East Peak! Further enjoyment assured by the changing vistas as we descend the south side of the mountain. We’ll then head back up the mountain past Mt Theatre, West Point Inn and the Tavern Pump House to our return at East Peak – great views, historic landmarks and varied terrain offered in this late February hike!
Distance: 9.1 miles. Elevation gain: 1,821 ft. Strenuous.

11 AM Sunday Docent Hike - Strenuous -"Trees" Led By Catherine Orland
2019-02-17 | Pantoll #9, Mt Tamalpais
Trailhead: BOOTJACK @11am – keep posted
Learn about the trees on Mt. Tam. Strenuous.Rain will cancel.

CANCELLED 9:30 AM Saturday Docent Hike - Moderate - Mindfulness in Nature Led By Alexandra Jurasin
2019-02-16 | 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: 4.1 Elevation gain: 741 ft. Moderate.

CANCELLED (RAIN) - 9:30 AM Saturday Docent Hike - Easy - Who Was Verna Dunshee? Led By Nancy Benjamin
2019-02-09 | Verna Dunshee Trail Trailhead – East Peak #8, Mt Tamalpais
Short history hike .7 mile loop around East Peak, and optional hike to the Fire lookout at Mt Tam East Peak summit. Distance: 1 Elevation gain: 223 ft. Easy.

9:30 AM Sunday Docent Hike - Strenuous - Ragin' Cataracts Led By Brendan Hicke
2019-02-03 | E. Ridgecrest Blvd&Miller #19, Mt Tamalpais
Pretty ambitious loop around Middle Peak with some south side exposure on the descent and what we hope to be a rockin’ water show along Cataract before returning through fir, madrone, oaks and bay laurel on the north side. ~ 8miles, 1200′ elevation gain Distance: 8.6 Elevation gain: 1,447 ft. Strenuous.

CANCELLED (RAIN)9:30 AM Saturday Docent Hike - Strenuous - Redwood Trees Led By Maria de la Fuente
2019-02-02 | Bootjack #10, Mt Tamalpais
CANCELLED (RAIN)
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: 8.4 Elevation gain: 1,965 ft. Strenuous.

9:30 AM Sunday Docent Hike - Strenuous - Meditations in Nature Led By Rosalind Gottfried
2019-01-27
Sunday January 27 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: 6.9 Elevation gain: 1,804 ft. Strenuous.

9:30 AM Saturday Docent Hike - Moderately Strenuous - Microclimates and Flora Led By Robert Freinkel
2019-01-26 | Rock Spring #4, Mt Tamalpais
Meet at Rock Spring; assess local oak species mixtures. Explore area trails of differing topography. Experience variances in plant life along trails. Distance: 6 Elevation gain: 1,263 ft. Moderately strenuous.

9:30 AM Monday Docent Hike - Moderate - Water Led By Joan Lamphier
2019-01-21 | Pantoll #9, Mt Tamalpais
Look at the water in different creeks and notice how they sound – listening to the forest. Distance: 4.2 Elevation gain: 584 ft. Moderate.

CANCELLED - 9:30 AM Sunday Docent Hike - Moderate - Wildflowers Led By Santi Abascal
2019-01-20
CANCELLED – RAIN AND CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS
Sunday January 20 at 9:30 from Rock Spring trailhead.
“Wildflowers” with docent Santi Abascal. —It is winter, but as daylight becomes longer there will be some first bloomers here and there. Let’s have a walk along the upper part of the Redwood Creek watershed and discover which plants are blooming along with enjoying some great winter views of the Bay Area.
Distance: 4.9 miles. Elevation gain: 846ft. Moderate.

9:30 AM Sunday Docent Hike - Moderately Strenuous - The Watershed Led By Brendan Hickey
2019-01-13 | Quarry Parking Lot #6, Mt Tamalpais
Long, quiet, wet hike on the northside of the ridgeon Water District lands. Distance: 6.4 Elevation gain: 1,405 ft. Moderately strenuous.

CANCELLED - rain - 9:30 AM Sunday Docent Hike - Moderately Strenuous - Health and Happiness Led By Tracy Stuart
2019-01-06 | Rock Spring #4, Mt Tamalpais
Cancelled rain 40% and wind gusts above 30mph.
DOG FRIENDLY. Obtain a dog permit. Enjoy your endorphine high and share it with other hikers while exploring a landscape of Ferns, Sargetn Cypress trees, Serpentine Rock, Douglas Fir and free flowing creeks. Distance: 5.9 Elevation gain: 988 ft. Moderately strenuous.

CANCELLED - rain ! 9:30 AM Saturday Docent Hike - Strenuous - Ferns Led By Lizzy Silverstein
2019-01-05 | Laurell 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! Distance (mi.): 9.5 Elevation gain (ft.): 1,992 Strenuous.

9:30 AM Tuesday Docent Hike - RSVP Required - First Day Hikes Led By Robert Freinkel, Robert Feist, Ernie Castiaux, Alexandra Jurasin
2019-01-01 | Rock Spring #4, Mt Tamalpais
Every hike will start at Rock Spring and follow different routes to East Peak and then back to Rock Spring.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/first-day-hikes-tickets-53478779469
for more details and FREE tickets. RSVP required.

11-4 Visitor Center Shirley Beers/Lillian Lessler
2018-12-30

VC - Renee Sayles/John Cook
2018-12-29

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
