August - December 2008
by all Sponsored Marin Group Hike Leaders
(These appear in the Sierra Club Yodeler under "Marin Group Hikes")
For hikes by leader Richard Watson only, click here.
Always bring lunch and water. Consider layered clothing, sunscreen and hiking poles.
Upcoming Hikes
Aug 10 · Sun · 9:30 am · Marin Group
Samuel P. Taylor Park/Bolinas Ridge 3B Hike. A moderately paced summer loop (10 mi/1300') which combines great views of the West Marin landscape from Bolinas ridge and the shady redwoods along Lagunitas creek. Meet: Fairfax Parkade (across from Fairfax Theater). Directions: Lunch, liquids and appropriate layers. Carpool: Fairfax Parkade to the Park. Leader: Paul Glodis, (510) 665-6158, or pglodis@mindspring.com.
Aug 16 · Sat · 9:30 am · Marin Group
Phoenix Lake Loop 2B Hike. Enjoy this nice loop around Phoenix Lake and back to Deer Park. Meet: Fairfax Parkade. Directions: Parking lot in downtown Faifax across from the Movie Theater. Leader: Jim Bonsey, (510) 527-5345, or jlbj3@netzero.net.
September 4. Thursday. Blackies Pasture.
A very easy 1A from Blackies Pasture. Hike from the parking lot at Blackie's Pasture towards Tiburon and back, stopping at a yummy bakery with a fabulous San Francisco view. Meet at 9:30 am at Blackie's Pasture on Tiburon Boulevard. Back by l pm. Bring your taste buds. Rain cancels. Leader: Richard Watson 415-461-9255; email rgwatson@pacbell.net
September 5. Friday. Friday. Night Picnic on Ring Mountain.
An easy 1A hike and potluck dinner on top of Ring Mountain in Tiburon. Hike to the top -with 360 degree views - and share the food and drink for 6 hikers that you've carried up. Meet at 5:45 pm at the Ring Mountain trailhead on Paradise Drive just over 1 mile east of the Corte Madera off-ramp from 101, plenty of roadside gravel parking. Sunset 7:30 pm. Bring warm clothes. A FLASHLIGHT IS A MUST. Rain cancels. Leader: Richard Watson 415-461-9255; email rgwatson@pacbell.net
September 7. Sunday. Mt. Wittenberg.
A great, moderately paced 2B hike to Mount Wittenberg, the highest peak on Point Reyes. Great views from the Baldy and Sky trails. Bring lunch and liquids to share. Meet 9:30 am at Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater). Back by 4:30. Share carpool costs. Rain cancels. Leader: Richard Watson 415-461-9255; email rgwatson@pacbell.net
Sep 9 Tue 7:00 pm. Marin Group. Marin Group Outings Committee Meeting.
For active leaders and people interested in becoming involved in hiking activities for the Marin Group of the Sierra Club. Also, we need one or two people who live in Marin and would host our meeting once a year. This would require space for 6 to 12 people for about 3 hour (7-10 pm) where we could have a potluck dinner and meeting. If interested contact Jim Bonsey. Thanks. Bring: Money for pizza and drinks. Meet: Round Table Pizza in Strawberry Shopping Center, Mill Valley. Contact: Jim Bonsey, (510) 527-5345, or jlbj3@netzero.net.
September 11. Thursday. China Camp.
Explore the Shoreline Trails of China Camp on the Bay in San Rafael. An easy 1A Hike. Meet at 9.30 at the Civic Center Post Office on San Pedro Road in San Rafael. Back by 1.30. Sharecarpool costs. Rain cancels. Leader: Richard Watson 415-461-9255; email rgwatson@pacbell.net
Sep 21 Sun 9:30 am. Marin Group. Point Reyes/Drakes Head
2A Hike. Join us on this moderate to leisurely paced hike (9 miles/750') along Drakes Estero and nearby pastureland to our lunch spot at Drakes Head. On a clear day, the view from the head is spectacular. Cancellation: Any rain cancels. Bring: Lunch, liquids and appropriate layers (could be windy). Meet: Fairfax Parkade (across from Fairfax Theater) to drive to Pt. Reyes. Leader: Paul Glodis, (510) 665-6158, or pglodis@mindspring.com.
Oct 5 Sun 9:00 am. Marin Group and Berkeley Hiking Club. Muir Woods. Loop 2B Hike. Join us for this great hike up Bootjack along Troop 80 trail then back down to Muir Woods. 6-8 miles. Cancellation: Any rain cancels. Bring: Lunch, Liquids, $5 entrance fee to the park or pass. Meet: Miller and Locust Street Mill Valley. Carpool: Shattuck and Berkeley Way in downtown Berkeley at 8:30 sharp. Leader: Jim Bonsey, (510) 527-5345, or jlbj3@netzero.net.
October 5. Sunday. Three Lakes and Pilot Knob.
A delightful 2A stroll aroundthree of Marin's Water District Lakes plus a great view from Pilot¹s Knob. Carpools from Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater) at 9:30. Back by5 pm. Share carpool and water district costs. Rain cancels. Leader: Richard Watson 415-461-9255; email rgwatson@pacbell.net
October 9. Thursday. Ocean View Trail.
A moderate 1A from Rocks Springs to the Top of Cataract Falls with a wonderful view of the Ocean and Stinson Beach. Carpools from Miller and Locust. at 9:30. Back by 1:45. Rain cancels. Leader: Richard Watson 415-461-9255; email rgwatson@pacbell.net
Oct 12 Sun 9:00 am Marin Group. Point Reyes/Tomales Point.
2B Hike. A moderate to leisurely paced hike (9 miles/1000') from the Pierce Point trailhead to our lunch spot at Tomales Point. Great coastal views during clear weather and possible sightings of Tule elk anytime. Cancellation: Any rain cancels. Bring: Lunch, liquids and appropriate layers (could be windy). Meet: Fairfax Parkade (across from Fairfax Theater) to carpool to Point Reyes. Leader: Paul Glodis, (510) 665-6158, or pglodis@mindspring.com.
October 16. Thursday. Two Northside Lakes.
An easy 1A hike around Bon Tempe and Lagunitas lakes. Carpools from Fairfax Parkade (opposite FairfaxTheater) at 9:30 am, back by 1:30 pm. Share park entrance fee and carpool costs. Rain cancels. Leader: Richard Watson 415-461-9255; email rgwatson@pacbell.net
October 19. Hearts Desire Beach.
Potluck lunch, swim and sun at Hearts Desire Beach on Tomales Bay, with easy 1A hikes towards Shell Beach and Indian Beach. Bring a dish for 6 to share, plus maybe something to barbecue for yourself. We park by the picnic tables so you can bring fragile dishes. $10+ per car State Park entrance fee. Carpools from Fairfax Parkade at 9:30 am. Back about 5pm. Share carpool and park entrance cost. Rain cancels. Leader: Richard Watson 415-461-9255; email rgwatson@pacbell.net
October 23. Thursday. Samuel P. Taylor Park.
A new easy 1A hike around Sam Taylor State Park with a walk along the river. Carpools from Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater) at 9:30 am, back by 1:30 pm. Bring a snack. Share carpool costs. Rain cancels. Leader: Richard Watson 415-461-9255; email rgwatson@pacbell.net
October 30. Thursday. Bay Model Hike.
Discover this 1A easy Baypath from East Blythdale Ave. in Mill Valley along the Bayside to see the Bay Model, dogs and birds. Meet at 9.30 am, back by 1:30 pm. Meet in front of the Cantina restaurant at 651 East Blythedale Ave. .9 miles from the freeway in Mill Valley. Leader: Richard Watson 415-461-9255; email rgwatson@pacbell.net
November 6. Thursday. Ring Mountain.
Discover this easy 1A hike with outstanding 360 degree views, unique rocks, flowers and Indian petroglyphs. Back by midday. Meet at 9:30 am at the Ring Mountain trailhead on Paradise Drive, one mile east of Corte Madera exit from highway 101. Roadside parking. Rain cancels. Leader: Richard Watson 415-461-9255; email rgwatson@pacbell.net
November 9. Sunday. Dogtown/Bolinas Ridge.
A moderate 2B hike from Five Brooks to Dogtown, along Bolinas Ridge, Randall, Olema and Valley trails. Carpools from Fairfax Parkade at 9:30 am. Back by about 4:30 pm. Share car cost. Rain cancels. Leader: Richard Watson 415-461-9255; email rgwatson@pacbell.net
November 13. Thursday. Point Bonita Lighthouse and Rodeo Beach.
A 1A pretty easy hike from the beach up the hill and back, including the Point Bonita lighthouse and the visitor center (with a guided tour of the lighthouse by a docent). Carpools from Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at the bus stop)at 9:30 am, or on the parking area at the far end of Rodeo beach at 10:15 am. Back by 1:30 pm. Bring a snack. Share carpool cost. Rain cancels. Leader: Richard Watson 415-461-9255; email rgwatson@pacbell.net
November 20. Thursday. Devil's Gulch.
A really neat hike at Devil's Gulch in Samuel P. Taylor State Park. Meet: 9:30 am at Fairfax Parkade (across from Fairfax Theater). Back by 1:30 pm. Rain cancels. Leader: Richard Watson 415-461-9255; email rgwatson@pacbell.net
November 23. Sunday. Mt. Barnabe.
A beautiful and moderate 2B hike with spectacular views in Samuel P. Taylor State Park with great views from the peak, and a walk along Papermill Creek. Carpools from Fairfax Parkade at 9:30 am (opposite Fairfax Theater). Back about 4:30 pm. Bring lunch, liquid and layered clothes. Share carpool cost. Rain cancels. Leader: Richard Watson 415-461-9255; email rgwatson@pacbell.net
November 26, Wednesday-(note!). Oakwood Valley.
An easy/moderate hike atTennessee Valley trailhead and hike up to overlook Sausalito, Belvedere, Tiburon and more. Back with a great view towards the Ocean. Meet at 9:30 am at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at the bus stop) or Tennessee Valley trailhead at 10:00 am. Back by 1.30 pm. Rain cancels. Leader: Richard Watson 415-461-9255; email rgwatson@pacbell.net
December 4. Thursday. Laurel Dell.
An easy 1A half-day hike from Rock Springs to Laurel Dell. Meet at 9:30 am at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at the bus stop). Bring a snack. Share carpool costs. Back by 1:30 pm. Rain cancels. Leader: Richard Watson 415-461-9255; email rgwatson@pacbell.net
December 7. Sunday. The 33rd Annual Angel Island Picnic and Hike.
A moderate2B Hike around and over Angel Island with a potluck beach picnic. Spectacular view of all the Bay. We go to the top of Mt. Livermore and then have lunch on the beach, so bring liquids and a great potluck dish for six hikers to share. Back by 4 pm. Meet at 9:45 am at the Angel Island ferry dock in Tiburon. Ferry cost about $15. Rain cancels. Leader: Richard Watson 415-461-9255; email rgwatson@pacbell.net
December 11. The Dipsea and Muir Woods.
An easy/moderate hike on the Dipsea Trail and through Muir Woods. Meet 9:30 am at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at bus stop). Back by l:30 pm. Share carpool costs. Bring a snack. Rain cancels. Leader: Richard Watson 415-461-9255; email rgwatson@pacbell.net
December 18. Deer Park.
A moderate/easy and beautiful 2A hike from Deer Park towards Phoenix Lake. Carpools at 9:30 am at Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater). Back by 1:30, bring a small snack. Rain cancels. Leader: Richard Watson 415-461-9255; email rgwatson@pacbell.net
December 21. Sunday. Drakes Estero.
An 'almost Christmas' hike, so everyone bring a small gift for another hiker. A moderately paced, most charming 2B tour to the ocean of the beautiful Drake's Estero area on Point Reyes. Carpool at 9:30 am from Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater). Back about 5 pm. Bring lunch and liquids. Share carpool costs. Rain cancels. Leader: Richard Watson 415-461-9255; email rgwatson@pacbell.net
January 1. Thursday. New Years day hike/lunch party on Mt. Tamalpais.
Keep your calendars clear for the social event of the year (if you're a hiker !).An easy 1A hike and potluck picnic lunch on top of Mt. Tamalpais with great views. Hike to the top, meet old friends and share the great food and drink for 6 hikers that you've carried up. Carpools at 9:30 am at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at bus stop). Back by mid-afternoon (?) Share carpool costs. Rain cancels. Leader: Richard Watson 415-461-9255; email rgwatson@pacbell.net
Hikes are graded by a number-letter code indicating length and elevation gain: |
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Length of Hike |
Elevation Gain During Hike |
| 1 - up to 6 miles | A - under 1000 feet |
| 2 - 6 to 10 miles | B - 1000 to 2000 feet |
| 3 - 10 to 15 miles | C - 2000 to 3000 feet |
| 4 - 15 to 20 miles | D - 3000 to 4000 feet |
(Example: 3B hikes are 10 to 15 miles with 1000 to 2000 feet elevation gain) |
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Because of insurance liability, the Sierra Club takes no responsibility for organizing, but does encourage voluntary ridesharing. All trips begin and end at the trailhead, not the initial meeting place. Any carpool arrangements are private agreements between the driver and the passengers. Drivers must carry adequate insurance coverage. Riders are expected as a matter of courtesy to reimburse drivers to cover the transportation expenses of the trip. The Chapter does not recommend a reimbursement rate. The IRS estimates that the 2008 cost of operating a car is 70 cents per mile. Drivers and passengers are free to settle on an agreed rate.
