Friends of Mt Tam

12-4 VC Tom Brookshire
2019-10-27, 2019-10-20

CANCELLED - "Alpine Dam History" hike with docent Nancy Benjamin
2019-10-26
Saturday, October 26 at 9:30 AM from Rock Spring trailhead. "Alpine Dam History" Interpretive hike with docent Nancy Benjamin. As this year marks the 100th anniversary of Alpine Dam, Nancy will talk about the construction of the Dam and Marin’s drinking water. She will be referencing to historian Jack Gibson’s book. Hikers will descend to Alpine Dam from Laurel Dell trailhead along W. Ridgecrest Blvd. via Cataract Trail and head back the same route.
Distance (mi): 5.2. Elevation Gain (ft): 1320. Moderately Strenuous.
Limited to 20 people. First come-first serve.
More info: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=29802
Trailheads Google Map: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1_ALlCrwKUPFnHHJx3mjjjjSTJw3SCHrP&usp=sharing

9:30AM Sunday Docent Hike - Strenuous - The Cool North Side Led by Karen Ulring
2019-10-20 | Quarry Parking Lot #6, Mt Tamalpais
The Cool North Side: hike with docent Karen Ulring. We’ll be hiking on the cool north side with a stop at Colier Springs to learn of John Collier and Mt Tam history.ÿ Will be a good workout. Distance (mi): 7.4. Elevation Gain (ft): 1959. Strenuous.

11-4 VC: Tom Brookshire
2019-10-20, 2019-09-15

9:30AM Saturday Docent Hike - Moderately Strenuous - NorthSide/SouthSide Led by Robert Freinkel
2019-10-19 | Rock Spring #4, Mt Tamalpais
NorthSide/SouthSide: hike with docent Robert Freinkel. Determine differences between north and south side of Mt Tamalpais. Search for blooming fall plants. Experience the diversity of plants and terrain on Marin’s most famous landmark Distance (mi): 4.6. Elevation Gain (ft): 1112. Moderately Strenuous.

9:30AM Sunday Docent Hike - Moderate - Pancake Breakfast Led by Sue Karp
2019-10-13 | Rock Spring #4, Mt Tamalpais
Pancake Breakfast: hike with docent Sue Karp. Travel the route of the old stagecoach that ran in the early 1900’s from Stinson Beach to historic West Point Inn. Enjoy a fun pancake breakfast ($10 adults/$5 kids), along with a bit of history of the historic inn and the “”Crookedest Railroad in the world.””ÿ Bathe in spectacular views of the Bay Area from the inn and along the Rock Spring trail as we return to the parking lot. Kid/Family Friendly.Distance (mi): 4.3. Elevation Gain (ft): 581. Moderate.

9:30AM Saturday Docent Hike - RSVP - Moderate - Walking Mt. Tam: Trails of Creativity Led by Caryn Lowe
2019-10-12 | Pantoll #9, Mt Tamalpais
Walking Mt. Tam: Trails of Creativity (RSVP)- hike with docent Caryn Lowe. ?Me thinks that the moment my legs begin to move, my thoughts begin to flow!? -Thoreau.ÿScience is proving what people have known for ages ? going out into nature is one of the best ways to connect with your creative mind. Mt. Tam has been a special place of inspiration for many generations of artists and writers from early settlers from the Hudson Valley to the Bohemian and Beat movements.ÿDuring this hike you will learn a little bit about this rich history, what happens here today and hopefully make your own creative connection to Mt. Tam.ÿ Bring a notebook, pens/pencils and your curiosity! Distance (mi): 3.3. Elevation Gain (ft): 751. Moderate.ÿHike limited to 12 people.ÿRSVP via State Park Website: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=29802

9:30 AM Saturday Docent Hike - Strenuous - Ferns Led By Lizzy Silverstein
2019-10-06 | Bootjack #10, Mt Tamalpais
Balance in Nature: hike with docent Maria de la Fuente. Let?s find Balance within nature and ourselves as we hike among the Redwoods.ÿ Let see and feel our connection. Distance (mi): 6.1. Elevation Gain (ft): 1,578. Moderately Strenuous.

Astronomy Nights - Illuminating Dark Matter
2019-10-05 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Mt Theater, Mt Tam State Park, Mill Valley, CA, 2 Park Ter, United States
Illuminating Dark Matter
Robert McGehee, Doctoral Candidate, Physics Department, UC Berkeley
Dark matter is the cosmic parent of all vast structures in the night sky, including our own Milky Way galaxy. Yet, we know so little about this mysterious stuff that constitutes over 80% of the material universe. This talk will illuminate our universe’s elusive dark matter, highlighting the ingenious methods that scientists use to search for it.
For directions and more information http://www.friendsofmttam.org/astronomy.html

9:30am Moderately Strenuous Hike with R. Freinkel
2019-09-29
Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Rock Spring Trailhead.
"North Side Exploratory" Fitness hike with docent Robert Freinkel. Explore trail structure of North Side. Assess climate/microclimate effect on plant distribution. Enjoy history of Mt Tamalpais various camps and attractions.
Distance: 5 milesElevation gain: 1011 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. Be on time to allow for parking and meeting with your group. No entrance fee. No pets (unless otherwise specified).
Cancellation policy: Rain or winds above 30 mph will cancel.
Parking: Pantoll, Bootjack, and East Peak trailheads require an $8 parking fee (exact change or check).

5:30pm Moderate Hike with R. Feist
2019-09-25
Time: 5:30 PMTrailhead: Bootjack Parking Lot.
"Mid-Week Delight" Fitness hike with docent Robert Feist. Fall is here! Get some great exercise in this scenic mid-week hike up to the historic West Point Inn. We’ll enjoy the softening light and quieter ambiance as sunset approaches when we make our way back to Pantoll.
Distance: 4 milesElevation gain: 824 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 come, first serve. Be on time to allow for parking and meeting with your group. No entrance fee. No pets (unless otherwise specified).
Cancellation policy: Rain or winds above 30 mph will cancel.
Parking: Pantoll, Bootjack, and East Peak trailheads require an $8 parking fee (exact change or check).

12-4 VC - Tom Brookshire
2019-09-22, 2019-09-15

CANCELLED 9:30am Strenuous Hike with K. Ulring
2019-09-22
CANCELLED.Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Redwood Creek Trailhead.
“South Side Views and History” Fitness hike with docent Karen Ulring. We’ll see the former site of the famous Banducci Heather Farms, hiking up Heather Cut Off to great views along the Coastal View trail, while learning of the many changes to the west side of Mt Tam and Kent Canyon.
Distance: 9.6 milesElevation gain: 1637 ft.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. Be on time to allow for parking and meeting with your group. No entrance fee. No pets (unless otherwise specified).
Cancellation policy: Rain or winds above 30 mph will cancel.
Parking: Pantoll, Bootjack, and East Peak trailheads require an $8 parking fee (exact change or check).

Astronomy Nights - SCI-FI MOVIE NIGHT: THE MARTIAN
2019-09-21 19:30 - 22:30 | Mt Theater, Mt Tam State Park, Mill Valley, CA, 2 Park Ter, United States
SCI-FI MOVIE NIGHT: THE MARTIAN
2015 film starring Matt Damon depicts the struggles of an astronaut left behind on Mars as he awaits rescue. Post-screening discussion by Jeffrey Silverman of Science VS Cinema
For directions and more information http://www.friendsofmttam.org/astronomy.html
Note: No Star Viewing on Movie Night

9:30am Moderately Strenuous Hike with M. de la Fuente
2019-09-21
Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Bootjack Parking Lot Trailhead.
"Strength and Balance in Nature" Fitness hike with docent Maria de la Fuente. Let’s explore our strength and balance among the Redwoods.
Distance: 5 milesElevation gain: 1447 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. Be on time to allow for parking and meeting with your group. No entrance fee. No pets (unless otherwise specified).
Cancellation policy: Rain or winds above 30 mph will cancel.
Parking: Pantoll, Bootjack, and East Peak trailheads require an $8 parking fee (exact change or check).

CANCELLED - 5:00pm "Steep Ravine" Evening Hike
2019-09-20
Time: 5:00 PMTrailhead: Pantoll Parking Lot.
“Steep Ravine” Interpretive hike with docent Lizzy Silverstein. In this hike we will talk about the ravines in our life and how we can learn from nature to overcome them.
Distance: 3.8 miles.Elevation Gain (ft): 1000ft.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: This hike is limited to 20 people on a first come, first serve basis. Be on time to allow for parking and meeting with your group. No entrance fee. No pets (unless otherwise specified).
Cancellation policy: Rain or winds above 30 mph will cancel.
Parking: Pantoll, Bootjack, and East Peak trailheads require an $8 parking fee (exact change or check).

5:30pm Moderate Hike with S. Karp
2019-09-18
Time: 5:30 PMTrailhead: Pantoll Parking Lot trailhead.
“Bay Area Views” Fitness hike with docent Sue Karp. Cross Panoramic Highway and take the Matt Davis trail to Boot Jack Camp. Enjoy an easy/moderate uphill walk through forests on the Bootjack trail to the historic natural amphitheater. We will continue to Rock Spring parking area and ascend the Mt Theater Fire Trail to Forbes Bench, where we will experience spectacular Bay Area views As we return to Pan Toll on the Upper Old Mine Trail, we drop into a beautiful Oak-Bay forest.
Distance (mi): 3.Elevation Gain (ft): 791.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 come, first serve. Be on time to allow for parking and meeting with your group. No entrance fee. No pets (unless otherwise specified).
Cancellation policy: Rain or winds above 30 mph will cancel.
Parking: Pantoll, Bootjack, and East Peak trailheads require an $8 parking fee (exact change or check).

CANCELLED - 9:30am "Plants of the Dinosaurs" Hike
2019-09-15
Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Rock Spring Trailhead.
"Plants of the Dinosaurs" Interpretive hike with docent Lizzy Silverstein. 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: 5.8 milesElevation gain: 938 ftModerately 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: This hike is limited to 20 people on a first come, first serve basis. Be on time to allow for parking and meeting with your group. No entrance fee. No pets (unless otherwise specified).
Cancellation policy: Rain or winds above 30 mph will cancel.
Parking: Pantoll, Bootjack, and East Peak trailheads require an $8 parking fee (exact change or check).

9:30am "Walking Mt. Tam: Trails of Creativity" Hike
2019-09-14
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 mind. Mt. Tam has been a special place of inspiration for many generations of artists and writers from early settlers from the Hudson Valley to the Bohemian and Beat movements. During this hike you will learn a little bit about this rich history, what happens here today and hopefully make your own creative connection to Mt. Tam. Bring a notebook, pens/pencils and your curiosity!Distance: 3.3 milesElevation gain: 735 ftModerate.
What to bring: Come prepared. Wear good hiking shoes/boots. Bring plenty of water, lunch and snacks. Hiking poles are recommended on this mountain. This hike recommends also bringing a notebook and something to write with.
Participation: This hike is limited to 12 people on a first come, first serve basis. Be on time to allow for parking and meeting with your group. No entrance fee. No pets (unless otherwise specified).
Cancellation policy: Rain or winds above 30 mph will cancel.
Parking: Pantoll, Bootjack, and East Peak trailheads require an $8 parking fee (exact change or check).

5:00pm "Douglas Firs" Evening Hike
2019-09-13
Time: 5:00 PMTrailhead: Rock Spring Trailhead.
“Douglas Firs ” Interpretive hike with docent Lizzy Silverstein. In this hike we will talk about Douglas Firs and other forest deodorizers. We will also take this time to clean our minds as well through a walking meditation.
Distance: 3 miles.Elevation Gain: 500ft.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: This hike is limited to 20 people on a first come, first serve basis. Be on time to allow for parking and meeting with your group. No entrance fee. No pets (unless otherwise specified).
Cancellation policy: Rain or winds above 30 mph will cancel.
Parking: Pantoll, Bootjack, and East Peak trailheads require an $8 parking fee (exact change or check).

CANCELLED 4:00pm Moderate Hike with C. Orland
2019-09-11
CANCELLEDTime: 4:00 PMTrailhead: Bootjack Parking Lot.
*Please note earlier starting time for this evening hike!*“Water Views” Fitness hike with docent Catherine Orland. Weather permitting, we’ll see great views of the SF Bay as well as the Pacific Ocean. Participants will gain an understanding of how water flows on Mt. Tam. They will see the differences between high and low flow points of Redwood Creek. The group will also be able to see how Mt. Tam provides connections between the Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
Distance: 4.5 milesElevation gain: 1056 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 come, first serve. Be on time to allow for parking and meeting with your group. No entrance fee. No pets (unless otherwise specified).
Cancellation policy: Rain or winds above 30 mph will cancel.
Parking: Pantoll, Bootjack, and East Peak trailheads require an $8 parking fee (exact change or check).

Astronomy Nights - MISSION: MARS
2019-09-07 19:30 - 22:00 | Mt Theater, Mt Tam State Park, Mill Valley, CA, 2 Park Ter, United States
MISSION: MARS
Dr. Pascal Lee, Planetary Scientist, Mars & SETI Institutes We are making progress globally—from the Arctic to Antarctica, from underground labs to the International Space Station—to achieve the first human voyage to Mars. Come explore the what, why, how, when, and who of our first journey to the Red Planet.
For directions and more information http://www.friendsofmttam.org/astronomy.html

CANCELLED 9:30am Moderate Hike with S. Abascal-Mogio
2019-09-07
CANCELLED.Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Rock Spring trailhead.
“Rock Springs Loop” Fitness hike with docent Santi Abascal-Mogio. Take time to enjoy and appreciate the summer wildflowers on the mountain.
Distance: 4.8 milesElevation gain: 902 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 come, first serve. Be on time to allow for parking and meeting with your group. No entrance fee. No pets (unless otherwise specified).
Cancellation policy: Rain or winds above 30 mph will cancel.
Parking: Pantoll, Bootjack, and East Peak trailheads require an $8 parking fee (exact change or check).

5:30pm Moderate Hike with S. Karp
2019-09-04
Time: 5:30 PMTrailhead: Bootjack Parking Lot trailhead.
“West Point Inn Loop” Fitness hike with docent Sue Karp. Take the Matt Davis Trail down a rocky slope and across the bridge at Rattlesnake Creek. Ascend the Nora Trail to West Point Inn for a short break and beautiful bay views. Return to Bootjack parking lot on the Old Stagecoach Road.
Distance (mi): 3.6.Elevation Gain (ft): 502.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 come, first serve. Be on time to allow for parking and meeting with your group. No entrance fee. No pets (unless otherwise specified).
Cancellation policy: Rain or winds above 30 mph will cancel.
Parking: Pantoll, Bootjack, and East Peak trailheads require an $8 parking fee (exact change or check).

9:30am Strenuous Hike with K. Ulring
2019-08-31
Time: 9:30 AMTrailhead: Quarry Parking Lot.
"North Side" Fitness hike with docent Karen Ulring. We’ll be hiking on the cool north side with a stop at Colier Springs to learn of John Colier and Mt Tam history. Will be a good work out.
Distance: 7.3 milesElevation gain: 1841 ft.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. Be on time to allow for parking and meeting with your group. No entrance fee. No pets (unless otherwise specified).
Cancellation policy: Rain or winds above 30 mph will cancel.
Parking: Pantoll, Bootjack, and East Peak trailheads require an $8 parking fee (exact change or check).

5:30pm Moderate Hike with S. Karp
2019-08-28
Time: 5:30 PMTrailhead: Bootjack Parking Lot.
"Mt. Tam Views and History" Fitness hike with docent Sue Karp. Walk a portion of the horse and wagon trail that took passengers from Stinson Beach to West Point Inn. Enjoy extensive views of the Bay area and adjoining counties from different vistas. Hike over Rocky Knoll, composed primarily of Serpentine, the state rock of California.
Distance: 4 milesElevation gain: 670 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 come, first serve. Be on time to allow for parking and meeting with your group. No entrance fee. No pets (unless otherwise specified).
Cancellation policy: Rain or winds above 30 mph will cancel.
Parking: Pantoll, Bootjack, and East Peak trailheads require an $8 parking fee (exact change or check).
