Notes
WHAT TO BRING:
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.
MEETING:
We ALWAYS go first to the meeting place mentioned in the hike listing below (Miller & Locust or Fairfax Parkade or wherever), NEVER to what you think is the trailhead. Plans can change at the last minute for a variety of reasons, a substitute leader, a downed bridge or closed trail, and in the late summer, a closed-down Water District due to high temperatures and fire danger.
CARPOOLING:
To help save the planet we encourage carpooling. Car costs now exceed 60 cents per mile! Passengers should recompense drivers based on this figure. Please be courteous and don't make the driver have to ask you to pay your share.
LEVELS OF DIFFICULTY:
Hikes are coded as to level of difficulty. See the chart below for details and choose the hike that's right for you.
Upcoming Hikes
Sep 3 Thu 9:30 am Muir Woods/Fern Creek Trail
A moderate/easy new 1A hike in Muir Woods, Via Fern Creek and Camp Alice Eastwood. Cancellation: Any rain cancels. Meet: 9:30 at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at the bus stop).
Sep 10 Thu 9:30 am Mill Vally to Sausalito
1A Hike. Hike from Mill Valley towards Sausalito. Discover this 1A easy Bay path from East Blythdale Av. in Mill Valley along the Bayside towards the Bay Model, WITH A DOCENT. Cancellation: Any rain cancels. Meet: 9:30 am, back by 1:30. Meet in front of the Maria Maria restaurant at 651 East Blythedale Av. .9 miles from the freeway in Mill Valley.
Sep 13 Sun 9:30 am Hearts Desire Picnic and Hike
1A Hike. Potluck lunch, swim and sun at Hearts Desire Beach on Tomales Bay, with easy 1A hikes towards Shell Beach and Indian Beach. Cancellation: Any rain cancels.Cost: $10+ per car State Park entrance fee and. Bring: 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. Meet: 9:30 am Fairfax Parkade. Carpool: From Fairfax Parkade to Hearts Desire Picnic area.
Sep 17 Thu 9:30 am China Camp
1A Hike. Explore the Shoreline Trails of China Camp on the Bay in San Rafael on this easy Hike. Cancellation: Any rain cancels. Meet: 9:30 at the Civic Center Post Office on San Pedro Road in San Rafael.
Sep 24 Thu 9:30 am Ocean View Trail
1A Hike. A moderate/long 1A hike from Rock Springs to the Top of Cataract Falls with a wonderful view of the Ocean and Stinson Beach. Cancellation: Any rain cancels. Meet: 9:30 am at Miller and Locust at bus stop in Mill Valley.
Sep 27 Sun 9:00 am Hike to Stinson Beach
An easy/moderate 2A hike with great views from Mountain Home to Stinson Beach via the Matt Davis Trail (or Steep Ravine?). Lunch overlooking Stinson Beach. Goof off for a few hours on the beach, and then catch the bus back. Cancellation: Any rain cancels.Cost: $3+ for the 4.14 pm or 6.44 pm StageCoach back from Stinson Beach. Bring: lunch and liquids to share, swim suit and towel. Meet: 9 am at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at bus stop). Carpool: We prefer to carpool from Miller and Locust in Mill Valley at 9 am , share carpooling costs, or meet at Mountain Home Inn at 9:30 (parking limited).
Oct 1 Thu 9:30 am Two Northside Lakes
1A Hike. An easy hike around Bon Tempe and Lagunitas lakes. Cost: Share park entrance fee. Meet: 9:30 am Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater).
Oct 4 Sun 9:45 am Angel Island Picnic & Hike
An easy 2A hike with wonderful 360 degree views of all the Bay, and to see results of the fire. We go to the top of Mt. Livermore and then have lunch on the beach. Back by 4 pm. Cancellation: Any rain cancels.Cost: $13.50 ferry (and park entrance fee) fare. Bring: bring liquids and a great potluck dish for 6 to share. Meet: 9:45 am at the Angel Island Ferry dock in Tiburon.
Oct 8 Thu 9:30 am Devil's Gulch
An easy 1A hike to Devil's Gulch in Samuel Taylor State Park. Cancellation: Any rain cancels.Cost: Share carpool costs. Meet: 9:30 am at Fairfax Parkade (across from Fairfax Theater). Back by 1:30 or sunset.
Oct 11 Sun 9:30 am Mt. Wittenberg
2B Hike. A great, moderately paced hike to Mount Wittenberg, the highest peak on Point Reyes. Good views from Horse and Sky trails with lunch at Sky camp. Cancellation: Any rain cancels.Cost: Share carpool costs. Bring: lunch and liquids to share. Meet: 9:30 am at Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater). Back by 5.
Oct 15 Thu 9:30 am Round Sam Taylor Park
1A Hike. A new easy 1A hike around Sam Taylor State Park with walks along the river. Cancellation: Any rain cancels.Cost: Share carpool costs. Bring: Bring a snack. Meet: 9:30 am Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater).
Oct 18 Sun 9:30 am Mt. Barnabe
2B Hike. A beautiful and moderate hike with spectacular views in Samuel P. Taylor State Park with great views from the peak, and a walk along Papermill Creek. Cancellation: Any rain cancels.Cost: Share carpool cost. Bring: Lunch, liquid and layered clothes. Meet: 9:30 am Fairfax Parkade at (opposite Fairfax Theater). Back about 4:30 pm.
Oct 22 Thu 9:30 am Oakwood Valley
1A Hike. Meet at Tennessee Valley trailhead and hike up to overlook Sausalito, Belvedere, Tiburon and more. Back with a great view towards the Ocean. Cancellation: Any rain cancels. Meet: 9:30 Tennessee Valley Trailhead. Back by 1:30pm.
Oct 29 Thu 9:30 am Tennessee Valley
1A Hike. A gentle hike on the Tennessee Valley trail to the beach and back by 12:30. Cancellation: Any rain cancels. Meet: 9:30 am at the Tennessee Valley trailhead by the stables.
Nov 1 Sun 9:30 am Drakes Estero
1A Hike. My favorite hike - a moderately paced and a most charming tour to the ocean of the beautiful Drake's Estero area on Point Reyes. Cancellation: Any rain cancels.Cost: Share carpool costs. Bring: lunch and liquids. Meet: 9:30 am from Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater). Back by 5 pm.
Nov 5 Thu 9:30 am Laurel Dell
1A Hike. An easy half-day hike from Rock Springs to Laurel Dell. Cancellation: Any rain cancels.Cost: Share carpool costs. Meet: 9:30 am at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at the bus stop). Back by 1:30.
Nov 8 Sun 9:30 am Hearts Desire Picnic and Hike
1A Hike. Potluck lunch, swim and sun at Hearts Desire Beach on Tomales Bay, with easy 1A hikes towards Shell Beach and Indian Beach. Cancellation: Any rain cancels.Cost: $10+ per car State Park entrance fee. Share carpool and park entrance cost. Bring: 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. Meet: 9:30 am Fairfax Parkade. Back about 5 pm.
Nov 12 Thu 9:30 am Point Bonita Lighthouse and Rodeo Beach
1A Hike. A pretty easy hike from the beach up the hill and back, including the Point Bonita lighthouse and the visitor center. (with a guided tour to the lighthouse by a docent). Cancellation: Any rain cancels.Cost: Share carpool cost. Bring: a snack. Meet: 9:30 am Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at the bus stop) or 10:15 am at the parking area at the far end of Rodeo beach.
Nov 19 Thu 9:30 am Troop 80
1A Hike. A very scenic and pretty easy hike from Mountain Home to Pantoll and back. A recently re-opened trail. Cancellation: Any rain cancels.Cost: Share carpool costs. Meet: 9:30 am at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at the bus stop). Back by 1:30.
Nov 22 Sun 9:45 am Angel Island Picnic and Hike
2A Hike. An easy hike with wonderful 360 degree views of all the Bay, and to see results of the fire. We go to the top of Mt. Livermore and then have lunch on the beach. Back by 4 pm. Cancellation: Any rain cancels.Cost: $13.50 fare and parking fee. Bring: liquids and a great potluck dish for 6 to share. Meet: 9:45 at the Angel Island Ferry dock in Tiburon.
Dec 3 Thu 9:30 am Ocean View trail
1A Hike. A moderate/long 1A hike from Rock Springs to the Top of Cataract Falls with a wonderful view of the Ocean and Stinson Beach. Cancellation: Any rain cancels. Meet: 9:30 am at Miller and Locust at bus stop.
Dec 6 Sun 9:30 am Three Lakes and Pilot Knob
2A Hike. A delightful stroll around three of Marin's Water District Lakes. Back by 5 pm. Cancellation: Any rain cancels.Cost: Share carpool and water district costs. Meet: 9:30 am Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater).
Dec 10 Thu 9:30 am The Dipsea and Muir Woods
1A/B Hike. A moderate hike on The Dipsea trail and through Muir Woods. Back by 1:30. Cancellation: Any rain cancels.Cost: Share carpool costs. Meet: 9:30 am at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at bus stop).
Dec 17 Thu 9:30 am An Almost Christmas hike
A gentle 1A hike on the Tennessee Valley trail to the beach and back. Back by 12:30. Cancellation: Any rain cancels. Bring: Everyone please bring a nice gift for another hiker. Meet: 9:30 am at the Tennessee Valley trailhead by the stables.
Dec 27 Sun 9:30 am Estero Trail
2B Hike. My favorite hike a moderately paced and a most charming tour to the ocean of the beautiful Drake's Estero area on Point Reyes. Back by 5 pm. Cancellation: Any rain cancels.Cost: Share carpool costs. Bring: lunch and liquids. Meet: 9:30 am at the Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater).
Jan 1 Fri 9:30 am New Years Day Party on Mt. Tam!
2A Hike. Keep your calendars clear for the Social Event of the Year - if you're a hiker. An easy hike and potluck picnic lunch to the top of Mt. Tamalpais with great views. An easy hike from Rock Springs, carrying your dish to share for 6 hikers. Back by mid-afternoon. Cancellation: Any rain cancels. Bring: your dish to share for 6 hikers. Meet: 9:30 am at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley.
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. New estimates are that the cost of operating a car is 60 cents per mile. Drivers and passengers are free to settle on an agreed rate.
