Friends of Mt Tam

6:30pm - FMT Board Meeting
2020-10-13, 2020-09-08, 2020-08-11, 2020-07-14, 2020-06-09, 2020-05-12, 2020-04-14, 2020-03-10 and 2 more dates | Northgate, 5800 Northgate Parking Lot, San Rafael, CA 94903, USA, 501 Northgate Dr, United States
Community Meeting Room, 2nd floor

First Day Hikes
2020-01-01 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Rock Spring Trailhead, W Ridgecrest Blvd, Stinson Beach, CA 94970, USA, 2 Ridgecrest Rd, United States
Start the year 2020 in nature!
COME TO MT TAM TO HIKE OR WALK.
PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES WELCOME.
PLUS GREAT VIEWS AND REFRESHMENTS!

What better way to begin the new year than being at the top of the tallest mountain in Marin?

Wed, January 1, 2020, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM PST | Register
Mt Tamalpais State Park/ Rock Spring Trailhead and East Peak, Stinson Beach, CA
Do you like to hike? Choose between 3-4 docent-led guided hikes that start at Rock Spring Trailhead and follow different routes to East Peak and back. Kids with good hiking experience and endurance welcome! No pets. Meeting time and place for all hikes is 9:30am at Rock Spring Trailhead. Hikes are MODERATE to STRENUOUS (7-8 miles round trip). As you will arrive to the parking area, check in at the info table to choose the hike you prefer and meet your hike leader. Wear warm layered clothing, sturdy hiking boots, and bring water, snacks and lunch.
Do you like a short, accessible walk? Great for people who enjoy a relaxed time, the guided walk around the accessible Verna Dunshee trail–one of the most scenic trail in the Bay Area–is an EASY, LAID-BACK walk approximately 1 mile in length. The walk will start at the Verna Dunshee trailhead (near East Peak's bathrooms) at 11AM. Families with young children and dogs on a leash welcome.
Just wanting to drive up the mountain and enjoy the history and the views? The Gravity Car Barn at East Peak will be open for you to learn about the rich history of this mountain. Light refreshments will be provided at the Barn thanks to our cooperating association Friends of Mt Tam.
The event will happen rain or shine, although hikes’ length and time could be reduced in case of heavy downfall. We will update this post with weather details and event updates closer to the date. Keep posted!
Please, secure your FREE ticket(s) today to participate!

9:30AM Saturday Docent Hike - Moderately Strenuou - Microclimates of North Side Led by Robert Freinkel
2019-12-28 | Rock Spring #4, Mt Tamalpais
Microclimates of North Side: hike with docent Robert Freinkel. Experience microclimates. Enjoy diversity of flora of various sides of Mt. Tamalpais. Visit historic camps and learn trails. Distance (mi): 5.8. Elevation Gain (ft): 997. Moderately Strenuous.

"Extreme Weather and Climate Change" walk with park interpreter Rosanna Petralia
2019-12-21
Saturday, November 30 at 1 PM from East Peak/Verna Dunshee Trailhead. "Extreme Weather and Climate Change" interpretive walk with park interpreter Rosanna Petralia. What better perspective than the top of a mountain to consider the challenges of our future? Join us on a short walk along the scenic Verna Dunshee trail to learn about extreme weather patterns and how they connect to climate change. Explore together solutions to mitigate and adapt to our changing environment!
Distance (mi): 0.7. Elevation Gain (ft): 0. Easy. ADA accessible trail. All ages welcome.
Limited to 12 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

12-4 VC Tom Brookshire
2019-12-15, 2019-11-17, 2019-11-11, 2019-10-31, 2019-10-27, 2019-10-20

11-4 VC: Tom Brookshire
2019-12-15, 2019-11-17

9:30AM Saturday Docent Hike - RSVP - Moderate - Walking Mt. Tam: Trails of Creativity Led by Caryn Lowe
2019-12-14 | Pantoll #9, Mt Tamalpais
Walking Mt. Tam: Trails of Creativity (RSVP) – iInterpretive 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. 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.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

"Mindfulness in Nature" Hike with docent Alexandra Jurasin
2019-12-07
Saturday, December 7thTime: 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 rejuvenating shower for your mind. Distance (mi): 4.5. Elevation Gain (ft): 722. Moderate.
Distance: 4.5 milesElevation gain: 722 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.
Cancellation policy: Rain or winds above 30 mph will cancel.
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 Saturday Docent Hike - Strenuous - Pre-Thanksgiving Exercise Led by Robert Feist
2019-11-23 | Quarry Parking Lot #6, Mt Tamalpais
Pre-Thanksgiving Exercise: Fitness hike with docent Robert Feist. Here?s your chance for some great exercise before the Thanksgiving holiday!ÿ Join us for this scenic loop that offers varied terrain and views to please everyone!ÿ Fun for sure for all! Distance (mi): 8.9. Elevation Gain (ft): 1775. Strenuous.

"Ferns and Redwoods” Hike with docent Karen Ulring
2019-11-16
Saturday, November 16th at 9:30 AM from Bootjack Trailhead. "Ferns and Redwoods" hike with docent Karen Ulring. Come enjoy the ferns and redwoods in this lush area of Mt Tam. Learn about Ben Johnson and his cohorts in the early days of Mt Tam State Park.. Distance (mi): 6.3. Elevation Gain (ft): 1,500. Moderately Strenuous.Limited to 20 people. First come-first serve.More info: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=29802Trailheads Google Map: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1_ALlCrwKUPFnHHJx3mjjjjSTJw3SCHrP&usp=sharingParking fee: $8, exact cash only.

9:30AM Sunday Docent Hike - Strenuous - Coastal Views and more Led by Franklin Young
2019-11-10 | Pantoll #9, Mt Tamalpais
Coastal Views and more: Fitness hike with docent Franklin Young. First we will hike through old growth Redwood trees along Webb Creek. Then we will enjoy expansive views of the Pacific, Stinson Beach and Bolinas lagoon. And finally we will make our way back to Pantoll though California laurel trees.ÿ ÿ ÿ Distance (mi): 6.9. Elevation Gain (ft): 1696. Strenuous.

9:30AM Saturday Docent Hike - RSVP -Moderate - Walking Mt. Tam: Trails of Creativity Led by Caryn Lowe
2019-11-09 | Pantoll #9, Mt Tamalpais
Walking Mt. Tam: Trails of Creativity (RSVP) – interpretive 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. 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.ÿ Bring a notebook, pens/pencils and your curiosity! Distance (mi): 3.3. Elevation Gain (ft): 751. Moderate. Hike limited to 12 people. RSVP via State Park Website: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=29802.

9:30AM Saturday Docent Hike - Moderately Strenuous - Balance in Nature Led by Maria de la Fuente
2019-11-02 | Bootjack #10, Mt Tamalpais
Balance in Nature: fitness 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): 1578. Moderately Strenuous.

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.
