The Largest 3D Maps of Our Universe Dr. Josh Dillon, Post-Doctoral Researcher, Astronomy Department, UC Berkeley The last century has seen a revolution in our understanding of the cosmos, including its age—13.8 billion years—and content: 95% dark matter & dark energy; 5% normal matter! To test cosmology theories and to grasp how stars and galaxies […]
Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Mtn Home Trailhead."Rugged Plants of Mount Tam" interpretive hike with docent Lizzy Silverstein.Identify and learn about chamise, manzanita, chinquapin, toyon, coffeeberry, madrone, chamise, yerba santa, and golden fleece. Come away with a better understanding of how these plants effect Mount Tam and were used by indigenous people.Distance: 4.9 milesElevation gain: 2136 ftModerately Strenuous.What to bring: […]
Time: 5:30 PMTrailhead: Mtn Home Trailhead.Fitness Hike with docent Robert Feist. Enjoy some mid-week excercise going down into Muir Woods when the crowds are less! We’ll cross the creek over the unique “Log Bridge,” have a snack at the Alice Eastwood Group Camp and wind our way back to Mt Home. Guaranteed fun and scenic sights for […]
SAVE THE DATE!Get ready to join us for this amazing physical and mental challenge! Registration REQUIRED CLICK HEREOn Saturday, May 18 @8am meet at the Mt Home parking lot for the "Mt Tam Circumambulation" with park interpreters Rosanna Petralia and Eileen Bai. We will almost faithfully retrace the steps of Gary Snyder and Allen Ginsberg’s historic circumambulation. […]
Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Rock Spring Trailhead"Mindfulness in Nature" interpretive hike with docent Alexandra Jurasin.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: 5.5 milesElevation gain: 1056 ftModerately Strenuous.What to bring: Come prepared. Wear good hiking shoes/boots. Bring plenty of water, […]
Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Rock Spring TrailheadFitness hike with docent Tracy Stuart. Fun and Adventure meeting new friends and enjoying the Mountain. DOG FRIENDLY. Guests MUST obtain a dog permit by emailing Eileen.Bai@parks.ca.gov.*One dog permit has been given to Jeanne Lahaie*Distance: 3.2 miles. Elevation gain: 663 ft. Moderate.What to bring: Come prepared. Wear good hiking shoes/boots. Bring plenty of water, lunch […]
Time: 5:30 PMTrailhead: Pantoll Parking Lot Trailhead.Fitness Hike with docent Sue Karp. Relax into the beauty of Steep Ravine. Enjoy the sounds of waterfalls. Ascend through luxurious growth of trees and ferns to beautiful ocean views. Distance: 3.7 milesElevation gain: 991 ft.Moderate.What to bring: Come prepared. Wear good hiking shoes/boots. Bring plenty of water, lunch and snacks. Hiking poles […]
Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Frank Valley TrailheadFitness hike with docent Franklin Young. Learn more about late wildflowers while enjoying great coastal views. Distance: 7.5 miles. Elevation gain: 1322 ft. Moderately Strenuous.What to bring: Come prepared. Wear good hiking shoes/boots. Bring plenty of water, lunch and snacks. Hiking poles are recommended on this mountain.Participation: Hikes are limited to 20 people per leader. First come, […]
Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Bootjack Trailhead.Fitness hike with docent Franklin Young. Learn more about the military use of West Peak.Distance: 5.3 miles. Elevation gain: 1430 ft. Moderately Strenuous.What to bring: Come prepared. Wear good hiking shoes/boots. Bring plenty of water, lunch and snacks. Hiking poles are recommended on this mountain.Participation: Hikes are limited to 20 people per leader. First come, first serve. […]
Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Mtn Home Trailhead.Fitness hike with docent Santiago Abascal-Mogio. Approximately two hours of moderate beautiful Redwoods hike. Great loop to enjoy a different view out and back. Comfortable grade and not very long.Distance: 5.3 miles. Elevation gain: 1207 ft. Moderately Strenuous.What to bring: Come prepared. Wear good hiking shoes/boots. Bring plenty of water, lunch and snacks. Hiking poles are recommended […]
Time: 5:30 PMTrailhead: Mtn Home Trailhead.Fitness hike with docent Franklin Young. Unwind on the slopes of Tam after a full day at work. Enjoy a magical stop at West Point Inn.Distance: 5.3 miles. Elevation gain: 892 ft. Moderate.What to bring: Come prepared. Wear good hiking shoes/boots. Bring plenty of water, lunch and snacks. Hiking poles are recommended on this mountain.Participation: Hikes are […]
Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Pantoll Parking Lot Trailhead."Forest Bathing 101" interpretive hike with docent Nancy Benjamin.Learn about the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku, which translates to "forest bathing." Experience a gentle, guided walk in the woods to the Mountain Theatre. Take in the sights, sounds and scents; and deeply connect with our natural surroundings. We'll enjoy […]
Sunday, June 2 at 11:00 AM from Stinson Beach trailhead."Trees and Biodiversity on Mt. Tam" interpretive hike with docent Catherine Orland. We will explore the different types of trees that grow on Mt. Tam. Why does this tree grow right here? What other trees surround it? Weather permitting we'll see some great views.Distance: 6.7 milesElevation gain: 1,778 ft.Strenuous.What […]
Time: 11:00 AMTrailhead: Stinson Beach trailhead."Trees and Biodiversity on Mt. Tam" interpretive hike with docent Catherine Orland. We will explore the different types of trees that grow on Mt. Tam. Why does this tree grow right here? What other trees surround it? Weather permitting we'll see some great views.Distance: 6.7 milesElevation gain: 1,778 ft.Strenuous.What to bring: Come […]
CANCELLEDTime: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Rock Spring Trailhead.Fitness hike with docent Santiago Abascal-Mogio. Take time to enjoy and appreciate the wildflowers on the mountain.Distance: 5.5 miles. Elevation gain: 886 ft. Moderate.What to bring: Come prepared. Wear good hiking shoes/boots. Bring plenty of water, lunch and snacks. Hiking poles are recommended on this mountain.Participation: Hikes are limited to 20 people per leader. First […]
Gravitational Lensing: Bends in Space-time Fatima Abdurrahman, Doctoral Candidate, Astronomy Department, UC Berkeley 100 years ago, Einstein predicted that light rays would deviate from straight-line paths in the space near massive objects. Today, we use this fact to weigh galaxies, discover planets of other stars, and “see” invisible black holes. How did this idea of […]
Time: 6:00 PMTrailhead: Mtn Home Trailhead.Fitness Hike with docent Robert Feist. Enjoy some mid-week excercise going down into Muir Woods when the crowds are less! We’ll cross the creek over the unique “Log Bridge,” have a snack at the Alice Eastwood Group Camp and wind our way back to Mt Home. Guaranteed fun and scenic sights for […]
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Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: TBDInterpretive hike with docent Caryn Lowe.TBD.Distance: TBD miles. Elevation gain: TBD ft. TBD.What to bring: Come prepared. Wear good hiking shoes/boots. Bring plenty of water, lunch and snacks. Hiking poles are recommended on this mountain.Participation: Hikes are limited to 20 people per leader. First come, first serve. Be on time to allow for parking and meeting with your […]
Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Pantoll Parking Lot Trailhead."Walking Mt. Tam: Trails of Creativity" interpretive hike with docent Caryn Lowe.“Methinks that the moment my legs begin to move, my thoughts begin to flow!”-ThoreauScience is proving what people have known for ages – going out into nature is one of the best ways to connect with your creative […]