Tag: Mount Tamalpais

Trail was great! There were some portions that had fallen trees from the recent wind storm and other parts were muddy from the rain. It…

Great loop trail with beautiful scenery. Last 1.0-1.5 miles to East Peak Summit is pretty challenging with good elevation gain but easily manageable. Great views…

Trail was great. Loved the lookout tower! Lots of connecting trails. We stayed on the east peak side.

An absolutely perfect day to be out there! The view was spectacular. Was hoping to catch the Blue Angels in action but they stayed close…

We completed our challenge today, starting at Stinson Beach, going to Mt. Tam and then back down. The best part of this hike is through…

Such a gorgeous hike! The best of both California worlds –  start and finish the day at the beach and spend the day in hiking…

it was a long hot hike!

It was a long hot hike!

Gorgeous hike- marine layer mostly obscured the ocean but otherwise great views. Especially loved steep ravine and Matt Davis trails.

The first 5 mikes of this hike are in the lush forest along side a low running creek. There is plenty of shade. The terrain…

The social hiker website let me and my friend navigate this whole trip without any huge issues.  The trails were clearly marked and we were…

Intended to hike the 17 mile loop from Stinson Beach to East Cliff….but got lost hiking down from East Cliff after taking the suggestion of…

A friend of mine and me started the hike from Stinson beach – the 17-mile loop. We reached the East peak and on our descend,…

A friend of mine and me started the hike from Stinson beach – the 17-mile loop. We reached the East peak and on our descend,…

Our group followed the exact directions listed on the SoCal Hiker web page, which was very helpful! Thank you for the thorough instructions!  It was…

It was a very fun, challenging and a very hike.

From beach to mountain peak! Started out at Stinson Beach and hiked to Mt. Tam East Peak. I created my own route – with ten…

Amazing hike with my usual suspects.  We hike and run the trails every weekend.  Our group usually stays in the Sacramento area, but for a…

Hiked up Mt. Tamalpais with the awesome #rocknroot crew to start the Northern California Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge. My daughter Sarah’s first mountain and 15…

I conquered my fifth peak yesterday! I hiked from Stinson Beach to the top of Mt. Tam and back. It was 17 miles roundtrip and took…

Wonderful time, beautiful hike, lots of cover.

This was a great hike.  We started just past the Dipsea trailhead due to parking and then proceeded up the Dipsea and Steep Ravine to…

I prepared for this hike and was even selective of the people I invited due to its length and difficulty. I have done portions of…

I started from Stinson beach and took the Dipsea trail which eventually meets Steep ravine and then Pantoll campground. After Pantoll, I took the help…

We planned this group hike for a day that would be easier on us as the heat wave had already descended over the Bay Area…

This is the longest hike in the NorCal series, so it’s definitely better to start as early as possible. We began around 7:40AM and made…

hot, lots of flies on exposed areas. many birds, plenty of butterflies. views were a+.

Cold, misty, and wet beginnings starting at the coast gradually made way for sunny, blue skies to the east atop Mount Tamalpais’ east peak! The…

It was a long day but a beautiful hike!  It was foggy in the morning but it cleared out.

Started from the Dipsea trailhead near Stinson beach – did the suggested route [https://socalhiker.net/hiking-stinson-beach-to-mount-tamalpais/] up to Mt Tamalpais summit. It started out nice and shady…

After driving out to Muir Woods trailhead to hike Mount Tamalpais two weeks ago and discovering parking reservations were required, I made parking reservations ($8.50)…

Got an early start. Weather was sunny and warm but definitely much warmer the time we finished. Veered a little off our original route but…

As always, Mt Tam was worth the effort. Gorgeous views from the top!

This “Evil Witch” Mountain is thus far my most-climbed of the Four High-Peaks of the Bay, Mt. Diablo and Mt. Umunhum tie on the second…

The weather forecast was for sunny skies and 61 degrees. We decided to arrive to the trail head (Dipsea @ Stinson Beach) around 7am on…

Super gorgeous Hike today up Mt. Tam.  We went up and came down the same way since the trail was perfect conditions.   Not slippery…

What a gorgeous start to the hike.  You quickly go into the woods and it is stunningly beautiful.  You follow the creek and view several…

We started at Stinson beach at about 8:30 am. The cars were pouring into the lot after us so we arrived just in time. It…

Really lovely 16 mile loop. I always imagined this trail to be packed but I showed up at 7:00am, found a great parking spot, and…

Our hike began early in the morning. The first wasn’t very strenuous and it was quite cool (weather wise). The most beautiful part of the…

This 16+mile hike was a long journey with much variety between the many trails we ventured, with beautiful views of the bay and ocean. Bring…

I have been on Mt. Tamalpais many times, doing numerous hikes over the years (as well as seeing friends in the Mountain Play- a unique…

Matt Davis trail had a lot of poison oak.  All the others were good.   Steep Ravine was a better choice to take from dipsea other…

Gorgeous but long 12 mile hike from Stinson Beach to the top of Mt Tamalpais. The first of the trail was lush and green and…

We had a sunny day for beautiful views.  Gorgeous wildflowers were everywhere.  We saw a deer, lots of crows and lizards.  On the descent there…

Beautiful, gorgeous day to finish the challenge

Great hike

Beautiful hike, weather was perfect, not many hikers since it was Friday. Tried a new trail this time and loved it . Hiked with my…

Intended to walk up Tam from Stinson Beach.  Again.  Dog said no and barricaded the door to the garage.  He is still mad about getting…

Beautiful views of the Bay Area and nearby lakes!

This was my final hike of the 6 peaks challenge and it was a beautiful day on the mountain. On the way down a woman…

Beautiful hike, beautiful weather, beautiful views, definitely recommend this hike!!

Beautiful time of the year, lots of Iris everywhere. This trail we chose had lots of shade.

We started out with a quick trip down to the ladder, then back up to the peak. As a change, we took a route past…

It was a cool and misty Saturday.  Drove here from San Francisco, and saw 4 deer on the way to the trailhead.  Took the Matt…

14 miles circling mount tam.

Fog all day. Fortunately summit above clouds with some nice views. Easy hike on well maintained trails/fire roads.

Perfect day. Started out cool in the morning, shady Steep Ravine Trail to Pantoll, then easy ascent along Old Railroad Grade to the East Peak.…

Excellent day for a hike – cool, sunny. Started from Stinson Beach in calm conditions and by the time we reached the top of Mt.…

Pantoll trailhead-Matt Davis-Hoo Koo E Koo-Hogback Rd- Railroad Gradw Fire Rd-FernCreek.

This was a super tough 13.57 miles but definitely my favorite peak to date!

Mt Tamalpais … finally! It’s been in my list of hikes to do for a long time and after making plans quite a few times,…

We hiked Mt Tam on the Mountain Theater, West Point Inn and East Peak trail. Fairly easy hike and our loop was about 10.2 miles.…

6 of 6 complete! I arrived at the parking area at 9am on a foggy Sunday morning, and there were plenty of parking spaces in…

Loved this! Enjoyed the relaxed, curated part of the trail. It was nice to read the informational plaques and just walk along the path, enjoying…

Bring water! Crowded at summit! Started early and parking was 8 dollars. Would hike this during the week.

Beautiful hike

Wowza is all I can say!! I have hiked in many states and national parks, and I must say… At this time of year, Mt.…

A very cold day and light traffic on the trail

Was beautiful Saturday morning.  We got at Pantoll station at 7. Was half full. We check in ourselves, paid $8 for parking and put it…

Gorgeous weather.  Various terrains.  Amazing views.

Beautiful scenery, beautiful weather and not crowded.

Best weather, hiking companions, and amazing views of The City.  Trails were diverse:  redwood forest foot path with charming bridges, sunny fire road, fern filled…

It was cold and windy. We started at around 6. The longest of all the trails.

The longest hike in the Norcal 6 peaks challenge.  Logged almost 18miles. Very cold (40’s)and a bit of rain when we start our hike. Tired…

Got an early start on this 17 mile trail. It rained during the first few miles of the hike but the sun came out later…

Got an early start on this 17 mile trail. It rained during the first few miles of the hike but the sun came out later…

Steep Ravine, Matt Davis and Dipsea are among the most enjoyable trails I’ve ever done.  I started at 8am from Stinson Beach.  The hike is…

We took the long way to the amphitheater and old air force base and came down the Matt Davis Trail. One of the best hikes…

Warm up starting 6 pack of peaks challenge after too much couch potatoing! Parked at Stinson Beach. Used All Trails app to make sure we…

Parked at Stinson 730am no issues.  Headed up Dipsea to Steep Ravine and Pantoll.  Only encountered 3 people until Pantoll.  Parking still available at Pantoll…

Blessed with a perfect weather to hike Mt Tam. Able to appreciate the beauty of the Bay

Weather was in the low 50’s and summit was wind-free, nice day to admire the views

The obstacles on the trail were just too many people and bikes ( on the Railroad grade portion.) No more weekend Mt Tam hikes for…

In glorious cool weather my companions and I spent a glorious day on the trails to the Tam summit. Some wildflowers were already coming out,…

In glorious cool weather my companions and I spent a glorious day on the trails to the Tam summit. Some wildflowers were already coming out,…

Beautiful hike with 2 WW friends. We call each other the 3 WW musketeers. Nice day although the trails were quite busy. We didn’t see…

15mi round trip. 7.7 mikes up, 3hr 40minutes. 7.3 miles down, 3hr. Muddy. Good starting point!

Lovely valentines day hike.

Rain in the morning made the beautiful waterfalls and foliage! I was fascinated by the moss on the trees. As the moss absorbed moisture, it…

Stinson to Tam – long but lovely! So much change in terrain. Really fun hike.

We got a very early start, and arrived at 8:30. We were concerned that a gorgeous weekend day would cause the parking lots to fill-up…

Awesome group to finish the challenge with! Together we finished strong!

My Favorite Hike of them all! very beautiful day with my Dood and Friends!

Another great TAM hike – up the steep ravine – to the peak, came down the Dipsea 🙂 With my Boo and two lady friends…

This was one of my favorites hikes. It starts out at the beach then a beautiful rainforest feel with a 10ft ladder. There is a…

This was one of my favorites hikes. It starts out at the beach then a beautiful rainforest feel with a 10ft ladder. There is a…

Beautiful hike! Started at Dawn Falls, hiked through redwoods then up the mountain. We didn’t know it was Mount Tam at first. We just saw…

This year we made some route modifications by adding a bit of flare and were rewarded for traveling the path less taken.  Parked at White…

Stepped out of the car early at White Gate trailhead and was greeted with the howling of a nearby pack of coyotes… never did see…

Started and finished at Stinson Beach for peak number six. Brought my friend Harris, who runs many of the trails in Mt Tam and in…

Lovely day! Climbed 2226 feet all together by adding the Zig Zag trail. The view from the top was beautiful with the fog coming in…

Great and highly recommended hike! I would rate this as hard, not moderate. It is somewhere around 17-18 miles. The first part was crazy gorgeous.…

Very cool hike through Muir Woods along Lake Lagunitas and up to Mount Tam. This 18 mile loop takes you through Muir Woods and along…

We Started a bit late, and reached the summit at sunset. Fortunately, we had headlights, and clothing to manage the rain , drizzle and dark.…

Started late from Stinson. Got to East Peak at sunset. Long, dark, rainy hike back down Matt Davis to find my car locked in at…

most fun among them. Do this last as to end the challenge with a bang. Preferably hike on summer for better condition and view on…

Going on a weekend was busier than I’d hoped so hiked a lot of the way in a mask!

Beautiful day for a hike! Air was crisp and clear after yesterday’s rain. Steep ravine had some slick roots but wasn’t a problem. The view…

Great hike! Cold and clear. Not many people. Most wearing face masks.

#5 done! Beautiful day with my beautiful friend and no broken bones this year!  Hardly anyone on the trail!

Great day

Loved this trail! Lots of views in different places.

Enjoyed a hike to the summit on this gorgeous day. The weather was perfect and it was so great to do it with our family…

My friend Monica and I started our drive up from San Jose around 8:45am and got to the parking area around 10:30am. The lot was…

Fun hike with my buddies Andy and Mike.  Big thank you! This was a fun hiking year.

Alpine start at 5:00 am, starting at Lovell St, Mill Valley. Almost reached summit before dawn.

It was a beautiful day on Monday Not too  hot or cold but sun was out, Trail has Little Rock’s, but very small, and I…

I hiked on my own,  when I started on fire road, was a good place to start, there is a restroom, and there is a…

Mount Tamalpais was a challenging but beautiful hike and a great workout.  I really enjoyed how the trail varied from rolling hills, to lush creaks,…

Beautiful hike!  Great views, well maintained trail.  We started at 6a, so the trail had light traffic early.  Later in the day it was busy.

15.0 miles, 2829 ft of climbing, 5hrs 38 mins. This was a fairly easy hike. There were quite a few people (walkers and bikers) the…

Start early to avoid the crowds and the heat.

Very early AM start. In the dark. Saw a coyote! Hiked most, ran some. About 4 hours for the whole trail.

Wildfire smoke to the east, heavy fog to the west made us bail on the suggested hike. We chose the Cataract falls hike to escape…

It was HOT in the bay today…but I made it!

This was the second time I have summited this Peak and both times there were major fires in the Bay Area. There were few people…

It was a challenging but beautiful hike. The trail terrain and weather conditions changed during the hiking, making it more exciting.

We started in the morning with morning fog. First few miles of the hike was under fog so we didn’t get to see too much.…

Lots of varied topography… Starts out as if you are in Hawaii…then goes to a desert type of feel then a Sierra look. It truly…