Take a chance on the
well-traveled flanks of Mt. Tam. Walking is a risky business. Once
your feet hit the trail, who knows where they may take you – Inspiration Point
or Foul Pool? “Now far ahead the Road has gone, / And I must follow, if I
can / Pursuing it with eager feet, / Until it meets some larger way / Where
many paths and errands meet. / And wither then? I cannot say”
(J.R.R. Tolkien). Meet at the Mt. Home Inn at 9:45, hike begins at 10:00
AM. Approximate time to return is 3 PM.
Directions: Take the
Stinson Beach/Hwy 1 exit from 101 in Mill Valley. 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 parking lot across from the Mt. Home Inn. It will take about 30 minutes to get to the
meeting spot from the GG Bridge.
For more information contact
For more information contact Vicki at nature_girl8@yahoo.com. Check the
date on the calendar at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ptshikes/calendar
24 hours before the hike for any changes or announcements
Join
us for a journey to the zendo the old fashioned way. Shake off the sins
of Saturday night and meet us at the trailhead parking lot in Tennessee Valley
at 8:30 am for an 8:45 pilgrimage over Coyote Ridge to Green Gulch Zen Center
where we will sit for the Dharma talk and take tea before hiking on to lunch
overlooking the ocean. This is a moderate 8-mile hike with two steep 1000
ft climbs and some mind twisting teachings. Bring water, hat, sunscreen,
lunch, layered clothing and money (in case the monks bake muffins that day).
Directions:
Take Highway 101 to the Stinson Beach/Highway 1 Exit, follow Highway 1 for
about 1/2 mile, and go left on Tennessee Valley Road, following it to the end.
For more information contact
Chris at chrischouteau@earthlink.net. Check the date on the calendar at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ptshikes/calendar 24
hours before the hike for any changes or announcements.
Early
fall weather and glorious views are expected on this challenging hike. Approximately 12 miles with a 1900-foot
elevation gain. Meet at 10:15; hike
leaves at 10:30. Bring plenty of food, water and attire appropriate for
wet conditions.
Directions:
Take 24 East to the 680 split. Take
I-680 N towards Sacramento. Keep right
after the split. Take first exit after
split for Ygnacio Valley Road, follow East for 7.5 miles. Turn right onto Clayton Road, go 1
mile. Turn right onto Mitchell Canyon
Road; follow to end. Go through stop
sign and park in main staging area at the end of the drive.
For
information contact Liv at livimset@yahoo.com. Check the calendar at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ptshikes 24 hours
before the hike for any changes or announcements.
Meet
at the Palomarin Trailhead at 10:30; hike leaves promptly at 10:45. The
Palomarin is the southernmost staging area on the Point Reyes peninsula. We will hike along the coast to the north,
pausing for a swim at Bass Lake on the way (2.5 miles from the trailhead).
After skirting a small damp canyon, Coast Trail steps out of the woods,
and edges toward the ocean and some dramatic cliffs. On a clear day, we should have a great view west to the
Farallones and south to Montara Mountain.
Coyote brush, buttercup, wildflowers, Indian paintbrush, California
coffeeberry, lupines, and California sagebrush line the trail. We will
hike past Bass lake and stop for a quick dip - (Note: the water is usually
around 58 degrees). Walk back to Coast
Trail and continue on a north loop along Coastal to Wildcat Lake. Total mileage: about 8 miles.
Directions:
From Highway 101 in Marin County, exit Stinson Beach. Drive on Shoreline Highway to the junction with Almonte, about 1
mile. Turn left and drive about 2.5
miles to the junction with Panoramic.
Continue straight on Highway 1 about 13 miles to an undersigned junction
with Olema-Bolinas Road (just past Bolinas Marsh). Turn left. At the T
intersection, turn left (street sign says Olema-Bolinas Road both ways), drive
about 1 mile, and then turn left. Drive
to the next stop sign, and then turn right onto Mesa Road – regular road for 4
miles, then turns to dirt road.
For
information contact David G. at dmg@phillaw.com. Check the calendar at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ptshikes 24 hours
before the hike for any changes or announcements.
Climb Mount Tam from Mill
Valley, descend in to Stinson Beach and back again on this 15 mile strenuous
hike. This is for the experienced hiker or one who entertains the idea of
taking the bus back from Stinson. Bring plenty of water, sunscreen, hat,
layered clothing and lunch. Meet at 10:00 at Mill Valley Elementary
School on Throckmorton across from Old Mill Park in Mill Valley. Hike leaves at 10:15.Please contact leader
if you can take a carpooler.
Directions: 101 North, exit
MILL VALLEY/STINSON BEACH at the T junction, make a right on Miller Ave all way
to Mill Valley downtown, left on Throckmorton for about 0.3 mile.
For information, contact Gail at ggdesign@sbcglobal.net at least 24 hours before
hike. Rain cancels.
Explore this beautiful mountain by
joining us on a 12-13 mile moderately strenuous hike. We'll start on the eastside in downtown Mill Valley and traverse
over to the north side featuring lush redwood forests and lakes. The hike will be fast paced for experienced
hikers. Bring sunscreen, layered clothing,
plenty of water and snacks. Meet in
front of the Mill Valley Elementary School on Throckmorton Avenue in Mill
Valley at 9:30 a.m. Hike starts at 9:45 a.m. Estimated finish time approx. 3:00
p.m.
Directions: Take the East Blithedale
exit from Highway 101 coming from north or south and go west on East Blithedale
to Throckmorton in downtown Mill Valley.
Turn left on Throckmorton and drive a few blocks to the Mill Valley
Elementary School, which will be on your left.
For more info, contact Adele at adoyle@thelenreid.com or Vicki at nature_girl8@yahoo.com. Check
the calendar at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ptshikes
24 hours before the hike for any changes or announcements.
Big
Basin is the oldest state park in California. We will start this
moderately strenuous 12+ mile hike at park headquarters, and run right into the
heart of Big Basin, starting among the largest of the redwoods, climbing past
Berry Falls, Silver Falls and Golden Cascade, and setting down for lunch at or
near Sunset Camp, depending on the weather. Our way back will take us via
Sunset Trail through several old-growth redwood groves. This hike is a true gem.
Directions:
Take either the 101 or 280 freeway south to 85 south. Exit 85 south at Saratoga Road.
Turn right and head west on Saratoga Road. This road goes through Saratoga and then begins to climb into the
mountains. Crossing Skyline Drive, the
road becomes Highway 9. Stay on 9 for
approximately 6 miles. You will then
see a sign for Highway 236/Big Basin. Turn right onto Highway 236 and continue on this road for 9 miles
until you come to Park Headquarters.
Takes about 1 and 1/4 hours from San Francisco. Meet in the parking
lot across the street from park headquarters at 10:30 a.m.; hike leaves at
10:45 a.m. Finish time around 4:00 p.m. RAIN CANCELS.
For
information contact David G. at dmg@phillaw.com. Check the calendar at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ptshikes 24 hours
before the hike for any changes or announcements.
Those pretty Lakes on Mt. Tamalpais.
Too bad you can’t swim in them.
This will be a 10-12 mile moderate hike with views of Bon Tempe, Alpine
and Lagunitas Lake. Bring plenty of water, lunch, layered clothing, a hat
and suncreen.
Directions: From Highway 101, go
west on Sir Francis Drake about 5 miles to Fairfax. At stoplight, left on
Claus, left on Broadway, rights on Bolinas Road and left on Sky Oaks Road.
Meet in the Lake Lagunitas parking area. It’s a fee lot.
(Probably $5.00, but might get raised.) Hike meets at 10:00 a.m.,
leaves at 10:15 a.m.
For information, contact Adele at adoyle@thelenreid.com or
Vicki at nature_girl8@yahoo.com.
Hike down Mount Tam through open
meadows with spectacular views to Stinson Beach and back up again. Meet at 11:15 at the Pan Toll ranger
station. Hike leaves at 11:30. Please contact leader if you can take a
carpooler.
Directions: 101 North, exit at
Shoreline Highway/Stinson Beach exit, Shoreline/Highway 1 north, at hairpin
turn/intersection, take Panoramic Highway up the mountain until Pan Toll
Station.
For information, contact Gail at ggdesign@sbcglobal.net
at least 24 hours before hike. Check
the date on the calendar at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ptshikes/calendar
24 hours before the hike for any changes or announcements.
Come
with your hard-working, fast walking shoes. Strong hikers only. Join us on a moderate-paced hike of about 11
miles to the top of Taylor Park and down through the redwoods. We'll
detour to see if the waterfall is running. We'll start at the Visitor
Center (park for free outside the main entrance) and get a reasonable
work-out. Some sheltered and some open
skies hiking. Hike meets at 9:30 and
leaves at 9:45. Should be back no later
than 3:00.
Directions:
The parking and picnic area on Sir Francis Drake after passing through Fairfax,
Woodacre and Forest Knolls.
For
more information, contact JD at jdrows@comcast.net. On day of hike only, call JD at
415-302-8005. Check the date on the
calendar at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ptshikes/calendar
24 hours before the hike for any changes or announcements.
Come with your hard-working, fast
walking shoes. Strong hikers only.
Join us on a moderate Pt. Reyes hike through diverse areas of about 14
miles. We'll start at the Visitor's
Center at Bear Valley and get a reasonable workout. Some sheltered and some open skies hiking. There are bathrooms at the Visitor Center.
No available water after start. Hydrate the night before.
Hike meets at Bootjack parking lot at 9:30 and leaves at 9:45. Should be back to our cars no later than
4:00.
Directions: Highway 1 to signed
turn-off (first left after going through Olema and left at the big barn on your
left).
For more information, contact JD at jdrows@comcast.net. On day of hike only, call JD at 415-302-8005. Check the date on the calendar at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ptshikes/calendar
24 hours before the hike for any changes or announcements.
Come with your hard-working,
fast walking shoes. Strong hikers only.
Join us on a moderate Mt. Tam South Side hike of about 14 miles. We'll start at Bootjack ($5 parking or
across the street $0 if early) and get a hard workout. Some sheltered and some open skies
hiking. Water will be available at Muir
Woods. Hike meets at Bootjack parking
lot at 9:00 and leaves at 9:15. Should
be back no later than 3:30.
Directions: The parking and
picnic area on Panoramic Hwy 6 miles north of Highway 1. $5 fee.
Limited service by GGT bus #63 on weekends and holidays.
For more information,
contact JD at jdrows@comcast.net. On day of hike only, call JD at
415-302-8005. Check the date on the
calendar at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ptshikes/calendar
24 hours before the hike for any changes or announcements.
Traveling from the redwoods and back streets of Mill Valley, we'll
clamor up the Zig Zag Trail, skirt quickly across the chaparral of the South
side of Mt. Tam, and then pick up the Matt Davis Trail to wind our way down the
mountain to the sea. We'll cut across
stream trails, grassy meadows open to the sea, only to land on the sandy beach
of Stinson. We'll lunch on the beach,
refill with ice cream, and quickly retrace our route. This is a long day at a fast pace for experienced hikers (in
excess of 15 miles) and there will be three steep 1000 to 2000 ft climbs and
descents. The group travels fast. Bring plenty of water, food, and a map. The group meets at 10:00 and hike starts at
10:15 in front of the Library on Throckmorton Avenue and Elma Street in Mill
Valley.
Directions: Take the East Blithedale exit from Highway 101 coming
from north or south and go west on Blithedale about two miles to Throckmorton
in the heart of downtown. Turn left on
Throckmorton and wind through downtown a few blocks to Old Mill Park and the
Library on your left.
For more information, contact Jennie at jennie65@hotmail.com.
By
invitation only. PTS hike leaders RSVP
to Chris at chrischouteau@ earthlink.net or
Gail at ggdesign@sbcglobal.net.