We
will start in Mill Valley, ascend to East Peak, and then drop down to Lake
Lagunitas. We will then make our way
over to Phoenix Lake where we will pick up the beautiful Tucker trail, ascend
to East Peak for the second time, and return to Mill Valley. This will be a strenuous hike at a fast pace
for experienced hikers, 15-20 mi. Meet
at 9 am at Old Mill Park. Hike will
leave at 9:15.
Directions: From 101, take
E. Blithedale exit to Mill Valley. Go
right on E. Blithedale and proceed into downtown Mill Valley. Make an left at Throckmorton and take this
until its intersection with Cascade.
Contact Jennifer.barlow@travis.af.mil
with any questions.
Join us on this beautiful 14-15 mile hike from the
rugged mountainside to the sea. This Mt. Tam hike will be a hard workout for
strong and experienced hikers. We'll do a loop starting in downtown Mill
Valley, go up Zig Zag, and traverse over through gorgeous redwoods to the beach
where we'll eat lunch and then head back.
Meet in front of the Old Mill Elementary School on Throckmorton Avenue
in Mill Valley at 9:00 a.m. Hike starts at 9:15 a.m. Estimated finish time
approx. 4:00 p.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 more info, contact
Vicki at nature_girl8@yahoo.com. Check the calendar at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ptshikes/calendar 24 hours before the hike for any changes or
announcements.
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
jennifer.barlow@travis.af.mil
with any questions. Check the calendar at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ptshikes/calendar 24 hours before the hike for any changes or
announcements. Rain cancels.
This
hike is approximately 15 miles and mostly moderate but with one very strenuous
climb up the Collier trail--a good 30-45 minutes of practically straight up
hill climbing. It's beautiful but great when it's over. This hike also includes
waterfalls on the Cataract trail and views of Bon Tempe, Alpine and Lagunitas
Lake. 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 adoyle@thelenreid.com. Check the calendar at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ptshikes/calendar 24 hours before the hike for any changes or
announcements. Rain cancels.
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 Sky Trails,
then walk north along the coast and return over the mountain on the Woodward
Valley 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 and fast-paced 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.
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 ˝ mile, turn left at the entrance to the Bear Valley Visitor Center.
Park in the unpaved lot on the left side of the road.
For
more information contact Gene at obrieng@comcast.net. Check the calendar at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ptshikes/calendar 24 hours before the hike for any changes or
announcements. Rain cancels.
Join us for this
journey through the Headlands, Muir Woods, and most of the way up Mt. Tam.
The trip should be approximately 15 miles and be strenuous. The
pace will be arrived at by the group , but will most like be on the faster
side. We will meet a Tennessee Valley at 9:30 and leave by 9:45
Directions: From
Highway 101 in Marin, Exit onto Route 1 which heads toward Stinson Beach.
Within a mile of the ramp Tennessee Valley Road takes off on your left.
(If you reach the intersection of Almonte and Highway 1 you've gone too
far.) Take Tennessee Valley Road until it dead ends at the trail head.
We'll meet at the Stables.
Contact trip
Leader, Tim, with any questions at (510) 482-8964 or on line at tcd4509@aol.com. Check the calendar at http://groups.yahoo.com/group
/ptshikes/calendar 24 hours before the hike for any changes or
announcements. Rain cancels.
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). This will be a fast-paced 15
mile hike through grassy meadows, majestic redwoods, and babbling brooks with a
couple of steep climbs for good measure. Meet at the Old Mill Elementary
School at 9:15 am. Hike starts at 9:30 a.m.
Directions: Take Highway 101 and exit at East Blithedale Avenue. Proceed west on East Blithedale and turn left on Throckmorton. Drive a few blocks on Throckmorton until you see Old Mill Elementary School on your right.
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
Let’s
climb to East Peak from the north side for a change! Meet at Deer Park in Fairfax at 9:15; hike leaves at 9:30. A
strenuous hike for experienced hikers, approximately 15 mi.
Directions:
From 101, take Central San Rafael exit.
Head north on Third Street until it intersects with Sir Francis Drake.
Cross Sir Francis Drake, and follow this road out to downtown Fairfax. Make a right on Bolinas, then a second right
on Porteous which leads to the park.
Contact
jennifer.barlow@travis.af.mil
with questions. Check the calendar at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ptshikes/calendar 24 hours before the hike for any changes or
announcements. Rain cancels.
Our
hike will begin in Mill Valley, where we’ll climb up to Mountain Home and
continue to Stinson Beach. We’ll have
lunch at the beach, then climb back up Mt. Tam on the Willow Camp trail,
descend into Muir Woods, climb back over the Panoramic highway and return to
Mill Valley. This will be fast-paced,
strenuous hike -- approximately 18 miles long with over 4000 feet of elevation
gain. Bring layered clothing, lunch,
water, hat, and sunscreen. Meet at 9:15
a.m. in front of the Old Mill Elementary School on Throckmorton Drive in Mill
Valley. The hike starts at 9:30 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 obrieng@comcast.net. Check the calendar at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ptshikes/calendar 24 hours before the hike for any changes or
announcements. Rain cancels.
Hike up in to the hills then down to the beach on
this strenuous 15-mile hike.
This is a beautiful hike with beach, lush forests and open hills.
Meet at 10:00 in front of the Bear Valley Visitor's Center: hike leaves
at 10:15 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 ggdesign@sbcglobal.net 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.
This
is a moderately strenuous 10-12 mile hike from Mill Valley up and over to Muir
Woods then up the Bootjack Trail to Mountain Theater 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 adoyle@thelenreid.com. Check the calendar at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ptshikes/calendar 24 hours before the hike for any changes or
announcements. Rain cancels.
Join us in
Contra Costa County for a full exploration of Broines Regional Park. Dogs
are welcome on this trip. We will explore the perimeter of the part for
14-16 miles. There will be fewer hills and fewer bathrooms than there are on
most PTS hikes. Come check out the scenery it is really beautiful in the
fall. We will meet at the BART station and carpool over to the park so
that people from San Francisco can beat the bridge traffic if they choose to.
Park entrance fee is 5$ and an extra 2$ per dog so come prepared to contribute.
We will leave the BART station no later than 9:45. Please try to
arrive by 9:30 to help us plan the carpool.
Directions:
Take Rt 24 E to the second Lafayette exit (The exit by the BART tracks.)
Contact Tim with
any questions: (510) 482-8964 or tcd4509@aol.com. Check the calendar
at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ptshikes/calendar 24 hours before the hike for any changes or
announcements. Rain cancels.
Meet at Fairfax (Marin County) Parkade across from the Fairfax Theatre (between Sir Francis Drake and Center Blvd.) downtown Fairfax at 9 AM and leave at 9:15 AM. Trailhead has water and bathrooms. The hike will go past Phoenix Lake and on up to Lake Lagunitas (bathrooms and drinking water) from which we will stay on the north side of Mt. Tamalpais. Bring water, lunch and layers. Moderate pace and 10-12-miles. Contact JD at jdrows@comcast.net or 415-302-8005 with sensible questions. No dogs or novices.
We
will start in Tennessee Valley, hiking over towards the Golden Gate Bridge
where we will have spectacular views.
We will then descend to Rodeo Beach, then head over to our second beach
stop of the day, Muir Beach. We’ll then
ascend Green Gulch (detours to the Zen Center bathrooms available upon
request!) and head back to Tennessee Valley.
Approximately 15 mi with a fair amount of elevation; a strenuous hike
for experienced hikers. We will meet in the Tennessee Valley parking lot at 9,
leaving at 9:15.
Directions:
from 101, take Stinson Beach exit. Make
a right, then a left on to the road that leads to Tennessee Valley parking lot.
Contact
jennifer.barlow@travis.af.mil
with any
questions. Check the calendar at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ptshikes/calendar 24 hours before the hike for any changes or
announcements. Rain cancels.
Join
us for a holiday hike and festivities.
We will meet at the Muir Beach parking lot, hike up Mt. Tam for a lunch
stop at the West Point Inn then descend back to Muir Beach and the Pelican Inn
for drinks and holiday treats. This is
strenuous hike for experienced hikers, and is approximately 15 miles. Meet at 10:00: hike leaves at
10:15 sharp. Please contact leader if you can take a carpooler.
For
more info, contact Gail at ggdesign@sbcglobal.net. Check the
calendar at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ptshikes/calendar 24 hours before the hike for any changes or
announcements. Rain cancels.
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