Mount Tamalpais State Park Special Hikes 2010

Please note all hikes are led by MTIA (Mt. Tam Interpretive Assoc.) volunteer hike leaders. Due to traffic conditions the day of the hike, or a last minute illness of the hike leader, hikes can be cancelled at the last minute. All hikes are scheduled to begin from the trailheads and at the times listed below. Please be on time.

In the event that the designated leader is not at the trailhead listed, it is recommended hikers seek advice at the Pantoll Ranger Station Information Kiosk or the East Peak Visitor Center where trail maps can also be purchased or seen on displays. Of course you are advised to periodically check this web site for some last minute hike schedule changes, as they are received. You can also call the MTIA, Hike Info phone for a recorded message that may contain information on changes to hike scheduling at 415-258-2410.(Mt. Tamalpais Interpretive Association) 

These hikes are NOT accessible for everyone. Meet at the times and locations noted below. Bring a light lunch and water.

Click here for a map for Trailheads and directions.

The latest Fire Closure information can be obtained by calling the Marin County Fire Dept. recording 415-499-7191. In the event of a Mt. Tamalpais Fire Closure, all hikes from Trojan Point, Bootjack, Laurel Dell, Rock Spring and East Peak trailheads will instead start from the Pantoll Ranger Station parking lot.

Important Safety Information

If the Upper Mountain is Closed Due to Fire Danger	Hikes from Bootjack, Laurel Dell, Rock Spring, Trojan Point and East Peak will start Pantoll and will stay below Panoramic Highway.
Prepare for Summer Heat	It gets very hot out there in July & August. If you are on medication it can intensify the heats affects. Always wear a full coverage hat. Do not drink coffee that morning. Stay very relaxed, look for shade and take it easy!
Footwear	Sneakers, Tennis Shoes, Sandals and Running Shoes are definitely not recommended for Mt.Tam hiking, due to the steep, extremely rocky and root covered trails. Sturdy, hard soled, mid to high cut Hiking Boots are needed.
Hike Info Phone, or if  the Hike Leader is Sick	Call 415-258-2410 to hear our taped message about upcoming hikes. Due to a last minute illness of a Hike Leader, or due to unpredictable road or traffic conditions, or not being able to find a replacement Leader, a Hike Leader, may not be able to make it to the hike. In that case, hikers are advised to seek information at Pantoll Kiosk.