PACIFIC TRAIL SOCIETY

January through April 2006

**** Please note that the “Mt Diablo Summit Hike” originally scheduled for April 2 has been rescheduled for April 23 ***

Sunday, January 8 - Mt. Tam – Mill Valley to the Lakes

We will start in downtown Mill Valley and hike on Matt Davis Trail to West Point Inn where we will ascend towards West Peak and then head down to Bon Tempe and Lake Lagunitas for our mid-day lunch. We’ll then ascend the lovely Collier Trail and head back to Mill Valley by way of Miller and Tender Foot trails. This 15 mile strenuous hike is for experienced and strong hikers. Meet at Old Mill Elementary School at 9:15 a.m.; hike starts at 9:30 a.m.

 

Directions: Take Hwy 101 and exit at East Blithedale. 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 more information, please contact Vicki at [email protected]

Sunday, January 15 - Muir Beach Overlook

We’ll start in Mill Valley, taking the Dipsea out to the new Coastal Trail.  We’ll then head out to beautiful Muir Beach Overlook for lunch.  We’ll head back up Diaz Ridge, descend back down into Muir Woods, and return again to the Dipsea.  Approximately 10-15 mi with a fair amount of climbing; strenuous for experienced hikers. We’ll meet at Old Mill Park in Mill Valley at 9 and leave at 9:15.

 

Directions: from 101, take Mill Valley/ E. Blithedale/Tiburon exit.  Make a right onto E. Blithedale, following this to downtown Mill Valley. Make a left on Throckmorton, following this around to it’s intersection with Cascade where Old Mill Park is located.  Contact [email protected] with any questions.

Sunday, January 29 - Hog Heaven

Well, at least the Hogback is where we start, continuing on the Throckmorton to the top and over to the other side and winding back over to the sunny side and . . .  This will be a strenuous hike at a fast pace for experienced hikers, 13-15 mi.  Meet at 9:00 am at Mountain Home.  Hike will leave at 9:15.

 

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 4-corners, continue straight (only uphill choice at intersection) on Panoramic.

 

Contact JD at [email protected] or 415-302-8005 with sensible
questions.  No dogs, novices or sandals.

Sunday, February 5 – Mt. Wittenberg/Bear Valley

**** THIS HIKE IS CANCELLED ****

Hike up in to the hills then down to the beach on this 10 mile hike.  This is a beautiful hike with beach, lush forests and open hills.  Meet at 9:45 in front of the Bear Valley Visitor's Center: hike leaves at 10:00 sharp.  Please contact leader if you can take a carpooler.

 

Directions: Take 101 north to Sir Frances Drake and follow Sir Frances Drake out to Olema.  At Olema, turn right and go 1/8 mile for a left on to Bear Valley Road.  Turn in at Bear Valley Visitor's Center.

 

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

Sunday, February 12 - Southside of Mt Tam

We will explore the southside trails on this 10-mile pretty, moderate paced hike.  We will start at Mountain Home Inn and head over to Mountain Theater on Matt Davis Trail and trek down to Pantoll for lunch.   We'll then trek towards Tourist Club by way of Staplevedlt and Ben Johnson trails before heading back to Mountain Home Inn.  Meet at Mountain Home Inn at 9:15; hike starts at 9:30 a.m.

 

Directions: Take Hwy 101 and exit at Stinson Beach exit.  Take Panoramic Highway and follow it until you see Mountain Home Inn on your right.  Park in the lot across the street.

 

For more information, please contact Vicki at [email protected].

Sunday, February 26 - Deer Park to East Peak Excursion

**** NOTE DATE CHANGE: This hike was originally scheduled for February 19 ****

This hike will leave from Deer Park and take the Buckeye and Yolanda Trails to Pheonix lake.  From Pheonix lake we will take the Tucker trail to Eldridge Grade and then take the fire trail all the way up to East Peak for lunch.  This route is very steep and not for beginners.  After lunch we will take Lakeview to International and make our way to the Lagoon trail and Back to Lagunitas Picnic Area.  At this point we will return to Deer Park via Fish Gulch trail.  Mileage is 15-17 miles at a good brisk pace.

 

For those not familiar with Deer Park, we will meet at the Fairfax Parcade at 9:15 and leave no later than 9:25 in our cars to arrive at Deer Park at 9:30.  We will depart from Deer Park no later than 9:45.

 

Please contact trip facilitator Tim with any questions at [email protected] or (510) 482-8964.  Rain Cancels.

 Sunday, March 5 - Muir Woods and Bootjack Trail

This is a strenuous hike of approximately 12 miles from Mill Valley up and over to Muir Woods then up the Bootjack Trail to Mountain Theater (that’s the long and strenuous part) then along the Rock Springs trail back over 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: Take Hwy 101 and 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].  Check the calendar at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ptshikes/calendar 24 hours before the hike for any changes or announcements.  Rain cancels.

Sunday, March 12 - Pt. Reyes – Mt. Wittenberg

Our 14 mile hike begins at the Bear Valley Visitor Center located in the Point Reyes National Seashore.  We’ll hike up Mt. Wittenberg and down to the coast via the Mt. Wittenberg and Woodward Valley Trails, then walk south along the coast and return over the mountain on the Sky Trail.  Our route will take us through forest and meadow as we cross the mountain, and we’ll have views of Drake’s Bay walking to the coast and along the trail above the beach.  Bring layered clothing (the coast can be cool), lunch, water, hat, and sunscreen.  This will be a strenuous hike with two 1100 foot climbs.  Meet at 10:00 AM at the gate to the Bear Valley trail; the hike leaves at 10:15 a.m.  For more information contact Gene at [email protected].

 

Directions: From Highway 101 in San Rafael, take the Sir Francis Drake-San Anselmo Exit and travel West on Sir Francis Drake approximately 21 miles until it dead-ends at Highway 1 in Olema. Turn right and proceed about 100 yards on Highway 1, then turn left onto Bear Valley Road.  After less than ½ mile, turn left at the entrance to the Bear Valley Visitor Center. Park in the unpaved lot on the left side of the road.

Sunday, March 19 - Mt Tam

We’ll start in Mill Valley, making an east face ascent to East Peak via the Wheeler and Indian Fire Trails.  We’ll then enjoy selected trails on the south side of Tam before returning to Mill Valley.  This will be a strenuous hike at a fast pace, 10-15 mi.  Meet at 9am at Old Mill Park in Mill Valley. Hike leaves at 9:15.

 

From 101 N, take E. Blithedale/Tiburon exit to Mill Valley. Make a right at the exit and follow E. Blithedale around until intersection with Camino Alto Road. Keep going straight on E. Blithedale  until you hit downtown Mill Valley.  Veer left into the downtown area until you reach Throckmorton. Take Throckmorton until the intersection with Cascade where Old Mill Park is.  Email [email protected] with any questions.

 Sunday, March 26 - Muir Woods & Rock Spring

From Mt. Home we'll go down to Muir Woods to climb back toward Rock Spring and spend some time on the secondary trails in  the Simmons Triangle. We'll keep on the trails of the north side of Mt. Tam most likely going to West Peak. This 15 miles (more or less) is for experienced and strong hikers as we'll keep a brisk pace throughout the hike. Meet at Mt. Home at 9:00, hike leaves at 9:15. Heavy rain cancel; showers do not cancel but might modify the hike.

 

For questions contact Giulia [email protected] Check http://calendar.msn.com/[email protected] 24 hours before the hike for any change.

 

Directions: Use "850 Panoramic Highway, Mill Valley, CA" in the Google maps http://maps.google.com/ to find directions from your location.

 Sunday, April 2 - Mt Diablo Summit Hike

**** NOTE DATE CHANGE: This hike is now scheduled for April 23 ****

Sunday, April 9 - Alpine Lake and Cataract Trail on Mt. Tamalpais

 This hike is approximately 10 miles and moderately strenuous with rolling hills along Helen Markt and a steep hike up the stairs of the Cataract Trail.  We will start in the Rock Springs parking lot and make our way to the High Marsh Trail, then the Kent Trail which we will take to Helen Markt which runs along Alpine Lake and then up the Cataract Trail.  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.

Sunday, April 16 - Mt. Tam – Mill Valley to Stinson Beach

We’ll begin our hike in Mill Valley and take the Dipsea trail to Stinson Beach.  After lunch at the beach, we’ll climb back up Mt. Tam on the Matt Davis and Coastal trails to Pan Toll and proceed back to Mill Valley via a variety of trails.  The hike will be strenuous, approximately 15 miles in length.  Bring layered clothing, lunch, water, hat, and sunscreen.  Meet at 9:30 a.m. in front of the Old Mill Elementary School on Throckmorton Drive in Mill Valley.  The hike begins at  9:45 a.m.

 

From 101 take the Tiburon Blvd/E Blithedale Exit and travel west on East Blithedale into downtown Mill Valley. Turn left onto Throckmorton and travel several blocks where you will find the Old Mill School on the right.  For more information contact Gene at [email protected].

Sunday, April 23 - Mt Diablo Summit Hike

**** NOTE DATE CHANGE: This hike was originally scheduled for April 2 ****

 

Hike will leave from the Mitchel Canyon Ranger Station.  We will ascend Back Creek Trail to Muchio Gap.  Then we will ascend Bald Ridge Trail to Prospectors Gap.  FInally we will ascend North Peak Trail to the Summit for lunch.  The descent will follow the Juniper Trail to Deer Flat Road  to Mitchell Canyon Road  and back to the parking lot.  This route is approximately 15 miles with a descent of 4000 ft.  Although it is the easiest way to get up the mountain, we will probably be mocing at a good pace and the hike will most certainly not be suitable for beginners

 

Directions to Mitchell Creek:   Take Rt. 24 E.  As you merge onto Rt 680 N get off at Ygnacio Valley Road.  Take Ygnacio Valley seven mile to where it intersects with Clayton Rd.  Make a right on Clayton Rd. another right on Mitchell Canyon Rd which you take to the end.

 

Don't forget to bring 3 dollars for parking.  Hike meets at 9:30 and departs at 9:45.

 

Contact the trip leader, Tim, with any questions at [email protected] or (510) 482-8964.  Rain Cancels.

 

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