3B, 3C
hikes
Always bring lunch and water. Consider layered clothing, sunscreen and hiking poles.
Canine hikers should also bring leashes, litter bags, and water for their dogs.
May 4 Sun 3C hike
Big Rock Ridge and Loma Alta. Hike from Big Rock up to Big Rock Ridge, which is one of Marin's highest summits, to enjoy the views of Lucas Valley. Head back down to climb up Loma Alta on the opposite side of Lucas Valley. Splendid views all around us on this strenuous hike. Total miles are around 13, and the elevation gain is around 2800 feet. The pace is moderate-to-brisk, and rain cancels. Meet: 9 am at Big Rock parking area. Directions: go west on Lucas Valley Road off of Highway 101 about six miles to Big Rock parking area.
Thomas Post (415)391-2409 or tpost123[at]hotmail.com
Cosponsored by Marin Group
May 4 Sun 3C hike
Fairfax loop. A beautiful hike on the north side of Mount Tamalpais at a moderate-to-brisk pace. Return by 4:30 pm. Meet: 9:15 am at Fairfax Parkade (across from Fairfax Theater). Directions: take the #23 Golden Gate Transit bus from San Anselmo.
Brian Chan (415)861-8956
May 7 Wed 3C hike
Mythological hike. Trailhead to be determined. Possibilities include the Gates of Valhalla, the River Styx, the Sea of Tranquility, or Olympus Mons. Email your preference to the leader. Meet: call or email leader for time and meeting place. Cost: 1 drachma.
Pete Sager (415)472-1275 or pjsager[at]sbcglobal.net
May 10 Sat 3C hike
Zen Center and Muir Beach. Hike from Tennessee Valley up the Miwok Trail. Pass by Hope Cottage and hike through Green Gulch Farm to enjoy the gardens at the Zen Center. Climb to Muir Beach Overlook to enjoy spectacular views. Lunch at Muir Beach. Return by the Coastal Trail to Wolf Ridge and Hill 88, then down Old Springs Trail to Miwok Stables. 13 miles +3000'. Return by 4:30 pm. Shorter option returns by 3 pm. Rain cancels. Meet: Depart Tennessee Valley by the stables 9 am sharp. Directions: from Highway 101 exit Highway 1-Muir Woods-Stinson Beach. Turn left on Tennessee Valley Road to end of road. Pit toilet and no water at trailhead.
Brad and Katy Christie (510)402-8092 or adventure[at]bradchristie.com(preferred)
May 11 Sun 3D hike
Double traverse of the Dipsea Trail. The Dipsea Trail is an historic route between Mill Valley and Stinson Beach over the flanks of Mt. Tamalpais. The trail is about 7.1 miles long, and it traverses some incredible terrain. There is about 2,200 feet of vertical ascent and descent on the route as well as many, many stair steps! We will be doing an out-and-back from Mill Valley, down to Stinson Beach, and back for a total of 14.2 miles and 4,400 feet of climb and descent. Meet: 10 am at Old Mill Park downtown Mill Valley.
Richard Bullock (415)986-8977 or richardbullock[at]yahoo.com
May 14 Wed 3B hike
Mount Tamalpais. A moderately paced hike on southside trails. Meet: 9 am at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at the bus stop).
Milt Hagedorn (415)388-1625
May 14 Wed 3C hike
Southside trails. We'll look for shaded views on southside trails. Meet: 8:45 am at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at the bus stop).
Ruth Tretbar (510)836-0108 or rtretbar[at]yahoo.com
May 17 Sat 3C hike
Mount Tamalpais. A moderately paced hike on northside trails. Meet: 9 am at Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater).
Pao Chen (510)237-7570 or paoc945[at]yahoo.com
May 18 Sun 3B hike
San Francisco historical walk. New coastal trails, Presidio cemetery, sand dunes, Mount Davidson, Sunnyside Conservatory, Glen Canyon. Bring: lunch, hat, water, windbreaker, hiking boots. Meet: 9:30 am at the Glen Park BART station, Diamond and Bosworth. Carpooling: 10 am to Presidio Golf course parking lot on Arguello and Lake. Optional dinner at La Petite Laurent at Glen Park at 5 pm.
Ken Hoegger (415)586-9352 or khoegger[at]pacbell.net
May 18 Sun 3C hike
Coast to sky. Hike from the Point Reyes Hostel down the Coast trail to have lunch at Kelham Beach. Travel back to the trailhead via the Sky and Fire Lane trail. Enjoy serene forests and spectacular ocean views all around us on this strenuous hike.Total miles are around 15 and the pace is moderate to brisk. Rain cancels. Meet: 9 am Fairfax Parkade (across from Fairfax Theater).
Thomas Post (415)391-2409 or tpost123[at]hotmail.com
Cosponsored by Marin Group
May 21 Wed 3B hike
Olema Valley. An almost annual ridge-to-ridge circuit. Meet: 9:30 am at Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater).
Jack Leibman (415)674-4370 or jcklbn[at]comcast.net
May 21 Wed 3C hike
Mount Tamalpais jaunt. We'll wander around the mountain and environs, the route determined by weather and mood. Bring: two quarts of water. Meet: 9 am at Mountain Home on Panoramic Highway.
Edward Naritomi (415)221-5427 or ekn_43[at]yahoo.com
May 28 Wed 3B hike
An adventurous romp. A moderately paced hike (possibly on the short side) to beautiful, less-traveled places, and sure to include some rugged terrain. Meet: 9:30 am at Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater).
Judy Hall (415)457-8730
May 31 Sat 3C hike
A Day on Mount Tamalpais. Hike up, down and around our favorite mountain. Moderate pace. Meet: 9:15 am at Old Mill Park, Throckmorton and Cascade in Mill Valley. Carpooling: transit accessible via 7:46 GGT #80 bus from San Francisco 1st and Mission, transferring to 8:39 #17/Strawberry bus at Marin City.
Bob Solotar (510)525-2110 or bob_solotar[at]hotmail.com
Jun 1 Sun 3A hike
Three Lakes and Pilot Knob. A delightful stroll around the three lakes of northside Mount Tamalpais: Bon Tempe, Lagunitas and Alpine, plus great views from Pilot Knob. Back by 4 pm. Meet: 9:30 am at Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater) for carpools. Cost: $7/car MMWD entrance fee or annual pass.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
Jun 1 Sun 3C hike
Audubon Canyon Ranch to Mountain Home Inn. At this time of the year, the great egrets are raising their young in large nests atop the fir trees. We'll view this for a short while before heading uphill to Bolinas Ridge and the Coastal Trail. Afterwards, we'll hike eastward over the main ridge of Mount Tamalpais and down to Mountain Home. Approximately 12 miles. Return time: 5-6 pm. For those who want a shorter trip, it's possible to hike downhill from the Coastal Trail to Stinson Beach or to Pantoll and catch the Stagecoach back to Mountain Home. Meet: 9 am at Mountain Home Inn bus stop to catch the 9:15 West Marin Stagecoach to the Audubon Canyon Ranch. Cost: $2 for the bus and a donation ($5 suggested) for the preserve.
John Hermansky (415)435-4758
Cosponsored by Marin Group
Jun 4 Wed 3C hike
Mount Tamalpais. A moderately paced hike on northside trails. Meet: 9 am at Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater).
Pao Chen (510)237-7570 or paoc945[at]yahoo.com
Jun 8 Sun 3B/C hike
Pescadero Creek County Park. Explore less traveled territory through first and second growth redwoods. Moderate pace. Meet: 10 am at the parking area for Sam McDonald Park, off Pescadero Road in La Honda. Directions: from Highways 280 or 101, take Highway 84 (Woodside Road) west to Pescadero Road in La Honda (about 14 miles west of Hwy 280). Go six miles to the park entrance on Pescadero Road. Carpooling: leader at Rockridge BART by base of steps on east side of College Avenue, 8:30 am. Cost: $ for parking fee.
Bob Solotar (510)525-2110 or bob_solotar[at]hotmail.com
Jun 11 Wed 3C hike
To Hell and back. Let's emulate Audie Murphy and go to Hell and back. Perhaps we'll meet the Prince of Darkness. Meet: 9 am at Mountain Home on Panoramic Highway.
Pete Sager (415)472-1275 or pjsager[at]sbcglobal.net
Jun 15 Sun 3C hike
Mill Valley loop. A beautiful hike on Mount Tamalpais. Pace will be moderate to brisk. Return by 4:30 pm. Meet: 9 am at Old Mill Park in Mill Valley.
Brian Chan (415)861-8956
Jun 18 Wed 3B hike
Mount Tamalpais. A moderately paced hike on southside trails. Meet: 9 am at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at the bus stop).
Milt Hagedorn (415)388-1625
Jun 25 Wed 3B hike
Mount Tamalpais circumnavigation. We'll circle Mount Tamalpais. Bring: two quarts of water minimum. Meet: 9:15 am at Mountain Home on Panoramic Highway.
Edward Naritomi (415)221-5427 or ekn_43[at]yahoo.com
Jun 25 Wed 3C hike
Circumambulation of Mount Tamalpais with poetry sharing. A moderate to brisk pace, full 3C+ hike around the mountain. Meet: 8:30 am at Muir Woods Lower Parking lot (Near Dipsea Trail) Direction.
Bill Mayers (415)785-3516 or whmayers[at]aol.com
Jul 2 Wed 3B hike
Point Reyes. A moderately paced hike from Bear Valley to the beach. Meet: 9:30 am at Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater).
Jack Leibman (415)674-4370 or jcklbn[at]comcast.net
Jul 2 Wed 3C hike
Mount Tamalpais. A moderately paced hike on Mount Tamalpais. Slow hikers welcome; we will just have lunch a little later. Meet: 8:30 am at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at the bus stop).
Joe Mannion (415)346-5603 or josfmann[at]sbcglobal.net
Jul 9 Wed 3C hike
Mount Tamalpais. A moderately paced hike on the mountain. Meet: 9 am at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at the bus stop).
Milt Hagedorn (415)388-1625
Jul 13 Sun 3B hike
Point Reyes. We'll go up Mount Wittenburg and return via Bear Valley. Steady but moderate pace. Meet: 10:15 am at Bear Valley traihead by the Visitor Center. Carpooling: leader at Fourth & Hetherton, southwest corner at 9:10 am (one block from San Rafael Transit Center).
Bob Solotar (510)525-2110 or bob_solotar[at]hotmail.com
Jul 13 Sun 3C hike
High or low. Depending on weather (fog, etc) we will either go to the top of Tam to be in the warm sun, or to the beach to cool off. Moderate pace, but possibly longish day. Meet: 8:30 am at the Mill Valley Book Depot.
Marty Bigos (415)648-8346 or mbigos[at]gladstone.ucsf.edu
Jul 16 Wed 3B hike
An adventurous romp. A moderately paced hike (possibly on the short side) to beautiful, less-traveled places, and sure to include some rugged terrain. Meet: 9:30 am at Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater).
Judy Hall (415)457-8730
Jul 19 Sat 3A hike
Hidden Golden Gate Park. An extensive walk in seldom seen parts of Golden Gate Park. Lunch about 2 pm at Dutch Windmill near Safeway deli. Moderate-to-leisurely pace, but walk takes all day returning about 6:30 pm. Post-walk dinner at local restaurant. Rain cancels. Bring: $ for optional post-walk dinner at local restaurant. Meet: 9:30 am at entry to San Francisco Botanical Garden (Strybing Arboretum) inside Golden Gate Park near Ninth Avenue and Lincoln. Directions: Muni - N-Judah to Ninth Avenue.
Guy Mayes (510)522-1590
Jul 19 Sat 3C hike
Bass Lake bonanza. A trek over hill and dale to Bass Lake, Alamere Falls, Wildcat Beach and points beyond. Intrepid hikers who want to turn into tadpoles should also bring swim suit and towel. Meet: 9 am at Five Brooks trailhead.
Ron Rothbart and Anne Machung (510)525-7381
Jul 23 Wed 3C hike
Bass Lake. Time to take a plunge into Bass Lake. Bathing suit required (that includes you, Pete). Late return as will not be rushing time swimming, but still get in a good hike. Meet: 9:15 am at Five Brooks trailhead.
Janie Bryant (415)621-4163 or janiebryant[at]hotmail.com
Jul 30 Wed 3C hike
Mount Tamalpais. A moderately paced hike on Mount Tamalpais. Slow hikers welcome; we will just have lunch a little later. Meet: 8:30 am at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at the bus stop).
Joe Mannion (415)346-5603 or josfmann[at]sbcglobal.net
Aug 6 Wed 3C hike
Mount Tamalpais. A moderately paced hike on the mountain. Meet: 9 am at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at the bus stop).
Milt Hagedorn (415)388-1625
Aug 13 Wed 3B hike
An adventurous romp. A moderately paced hike (possibly on the short side) to beautiful, less-traveled places, and sure to include some rugged terrain. Meet: 9:30 am at Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater).
Judy Hall (415)457-8730
Aug 16 Sat 3B hike
Chabot Explorations. Enjoy a summer afternoon and evening on the trail, finishing by the light of the August full moon (approximately 11 pm). Meet: 4:45 pm outside the entrance to the Lake Chabot Marina on Fairmont Drive (park on Fairmont). Directions: take Fairmont Drive exit off 580, east on Fairmont over the hill to Lake Chabot Marina. Carpooling: leader at Rockridge BART by base of steps on east side of College Avenue at 4 pm.
Bob Solotar (510)525-2110 or bob_solotar[at]hotmail.com
Aug 17 Sun 3C hike
Fairfax loop. A beautiful hike on the north side of Mount Tamalpais at a moderate-to-brisk pace. Return by 4:30 pm. Meet: 9:15 am at Fairfax Parkade (across from Fairfax Theater). Directions: take the #23 Golden Gate Transit bus from San Anselmo.
Brian Chan (415)861-8956
Aug 20 Wed 3C hike
Mount Tamalpais. Route will depend on the temperature. Bring: two quarts of water minimum. Meet: 9 am at Mountain Home on Panoramic Highway.
Edward Naritomi (415)221-5427 or ekn_43[at]yahoo.com
Aug 23 Sat 3C hike
Mount Tamalpais. A moderately-paced ramble on Mount Tamalpais trails. Meet: 8:30 am at Old Mill Park in Mill Valley.
David Armstrong (415)584-6650 or darmstrong99[at]yahoo.com(preferred)
Aug 27 Wed 3B hike
Muir Woods wander. We'll hike to the seashore. Bring: two quarts of water minimum. Meet: 9:15 am at Muir Woods lower parking lot by the Dipsea Trail.
Edward Naritomi (415)221-5427 or ekn_43[at]yahoo.com
Aug 27 Wed 3C hike
Mount Tamalpais shady east side trails. A moderate to brisk pace, full 3C+ hike around the mountain. Meet: 8:30 am at Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater).
Bill Mayers (415)785-3516 or whmayers[at]aol.com
Sep 1 Mon 3B hike
San Francisco to Sausalito via the Marin Headlands. Leave your car behind for an urban hike through the northern tier of San Francisco, across the Golden Gate Bridge and over the Marin Headlands into Sausalito. Great views on this route!. Bring: lunch, weather-appropriate clothing, $ for return on 6:20 pm Golden Gate Ferry. Meet: 10 am at Justin Herman Plaza (Embarcadero Center), by the Hyatt Regency stairway. Directions: Transit accessible via BART or MUNI to the Embarcadero Station.
Bob Solotar (510)525-2110 or bob_solotar[at]hotmail.com