July 8 - Mt. Tamalpais Loop.

 

We'll descend from Rock Springs to the Pan Toll Ranger Station, then hike over to the Dip Sea Trail, out to Stinson Beach and back up Matt Davis.  Approximately 11 miles.  Meet at 10:00 at the Rock Springs Parking Lot.  Hike leaves at 10:15.

 

Directions: Take the Stinson Beach/Hwy 1 exit from 101. After 1 mile, turn left at stoplight (staying on Hwy 1). After 2.5 miles, turn right onto Panoramic Hwy. At the Pantoll Ranger Station, take a right up the mountain approx. 1 mile to Rock Spring parking lot.

 

For more information contact Gene at [email protected].  Check the calendar at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ptshikes/calendar 24 hours before the hike for any changes or announcements.  Rain cancels.

 

July 15 – Mt. Tamalpais; Zig Zag to Mountain Theatre and back via Rock Springs

This is a fairly strenuous hike of about 13 miles from Mill Valley up the Zig Zag trail (steep), down into Muir Woods then up via Bootjack (steep) to Mt. Theater and back Rock Springs and Tenderfoot to Mill Valley.  Bring plenty of water, lunch, layered clothing, a hat and sunscreen. Meet in front of the Old Mill Elementary School on Throckmorton Avenue in Mill Valley at 9:30 a.m. Hike starts at 9:45 a.m.

Directions: From Hwy 101 take the East Blithedale exit. Go west on East Blithedale towards downtown Mill Valley. Turn left on Throckmorton and drive a few blocks to the Old Mill Elementary School, which will be on your right. For information, contact Adele at [email protected]. Rain cancels.

 

August 12 – Mt. Tamalpais; Dipsea and Muir Woods

This hike is approximately 12 miles. We’ll start at Mt. Home, walk past the Tourist Club, take the Dipsea toward the ocean, turn and go up Steep Ravine, descend into Muir Woods then ascend back up to Mt. Home. Meets at 9:30 a.m., leaves at 9:45 a.m.

 

Directions: Take the Stinson Beach/Hwy 1 exit from 101. After 1 mile, turn left at stoplight (staying on Hwy 1). After 2.5 miles, turn right onto Panoramic Hwy and go 3 miles to the Mountain Home Inn and Restaurant. It will be on your right. The parking lot is to your left. It will take about 30 minutes to get to the meeting spot from the GG Bridge.

For more information contact Gene at [email protected]. Rain cancels.

 

August 19 – Mt. Tamalpais; Two Peaks Hike

 

This hike will start at the Greene Park parking lot by Phoenix Lake at 9:30 a.m.  We will take Tucker up to East Peak Fire trail.  We will Ascend East peak then go over to West Peak via Elderidge Grade and other secret trails. From West Peak we will go down to Rifle Camp, then down Willow, and Kent, cross Hidden Lake and out onto Rock Springs Lagunitas Lake Rd and eventually back to Phoenix Lake.  Estimated mileage is 12 miles with a lot of elevation changes.

 

Directions to Greene Park:  From 101 take Sir Francis Drake Blvd through Larkspur and Kentfield.  After you pass the college of Marin, hang a left onto Lagunitas Rd in Ross.  This dead ends in the park.  If there are parking problems we will handle them at 9:30 and leave a little later.

 

Call Tim with questions (510) 735-1358

 

September 9 – Mt. Tamalpais; Simmons Trail, Cataract, Matt Davis and Steep Ravine on Mt. Tamalpais

On this hike we’ll start at Rock Springs, take the Simmons Trail past Barth’s Retreat and then Cataract to Willow Camp Trail, to Coastal and Matt Davis to the beach.  Then we’ll take Steep Ravine back to Pantoll, and Old Mine back to the Rock Springs parking lot.  This hike is approximately 13 miles with a few steep stretches.  Bring plenty of water, lunch, layered clothing, a hat and sunscreen. Meet at Rock Springs Parking Lot above Pantoll Ranger Station. Hike meets at 9:45 a.m., leaves at 10:00 a.m.

 

Directions: Take the Stinson Beach/Hwy 1 exit from 101. After 1 mile, turn left at stoplight (staying on Hwy 1). After 2.5 miles, turn right onto Panoramic Hwy. At the Pantoll Ranger Station, take a right up the mountain approx. 1 mile to Rock Spring parking lot.

 

For information, contact Adele at [email protected].  Check the calendar at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ptshikes/calendar 24 hours before the hike for any changes or announcements.  Rain cancels.

 

 

 

October 14 – Mt. Tamalpais; Deer Park to Cataract Falls; Mt. Tamalpais

 

From Deer Park we will get from Boy Scout Junction to Five Points, then down Elliot Road and small trails to Bon Tempe lake. We will walk along Alpine lake to the falls then back High Marsh, Hidden Lake Trail and Rock Springs Lagunitas Road.  From Lagunitas we will take Fish Gulch and Hidden Meadow back through Six Points and back to Deer Park.  Total mileage is approximately 15 and might be reduced slightly upon groups request.

 

Directions:  From US 101 in Marin County exit San Anselmo/Sir Francis Drake.  Drive about five miles west on Sir Francis Drake to the town of Fairfax. Turn left on Pastori, make first right onto Broadway, and turn left on Bolinas. Drive 0.5 miles, then turn left onto Porteous Ave. The road almost immediately splits (this junction seems to be unsigned). Bear right to remain on Porteous. Drive 0.5 miles to trailhead at the end of the road.

If you can’t find Deer park, call Tim at (510) 735-1358.  The hike leaves at 9:30 a.m.

 

 

November 4 - Pt. Reyes; North Beach

 

This hike will take us along a long beautiful beach. We’ll meet at the Bear Valley Visitor Center Parking Lot in Pt. Reyes, where we will carpool to the “Point Reyes Beach North” parking lot. We’ll hike south along the beach.  Then continuing back to our cars. This will be a moderate hike, approximately 10-12 miles. Lunch with a fabulous view. Bring plenty of water as there is no water available there. Bring layers as it may be very foggy and windy.

 

Directions: From US 101 in Marin County, exit onto Shoreline Highway, pass Stinson Beach, pass Bolinas, and continue on this road through Olema and soon after, make a left hand turn onto Bear Valley Rd. You will soon see the sign for the Bear Valley Visitor Center on your left. Take this to the parking lot. We will meet in front of the actual Visitor Center.  (Please bring a map with you just-in-case.)

 

I will be at the Bear Valley Parking Lot at 9:00am.  We’ll leave by 9:15 a.m.  The cell phone reception is not good there, but feel free to call me earlier. Call or email with questions: [email protected]; 415-302-3091.  Rain cancels.

 

 

November 18th - Pt. Reyes; Five Brooks to Alamere Falls

 

This hike will take through beautiful fir trees as well as along a beautiful coast line with a beautiful waterfall. We’ll meet at the Five Brooks parking. We’ll begin our hike at the Greenpicker Trail, then crossing onto Ridge Trail, down Alamea Trail to Old Out Road Trail, continuing down to Coastal Trail with a stop at Alamere Falls for lunch. Then back to Coastal Trail, and up Crystal Lake Trail, to Lake Ranch Trail, and back to Ridge Trail intersection ~with a descend down Bolema Trail and back to Five Brooks parking lot. This will be a moderate to strenuous hike, approximately 15 miles. Bring plenty of water as there is no water available there. Bring layers as it may be very foggy and windy. Rain Cancels. We will meet at Five Brooks Parking Lot at 9:30 am and leave by 9:45am. (Sorry, no dogs allowed on these trails.)

Directions: From US 101 in Marin County, exit onto Shoreline Highway, pass Stinson Beach, pass Bolinas, and continue on this road for a little while until you reach a sign (soon after a little bridge over a stream) that says Five Brooks and will be on your left hand side. Take this little dirt road to the parking lot. (Please bring a map with you just-in-case).

 

I will be at the Five Brooks Parking Lot at 9:30am. The cell phone reception is not good there, but feel free to call me earlier. Call or email with questions: [email protected]; 415-302-3091.