Map legend l i k h g e d c b a f j 3,400 3,300 3,200 3,100 3,000 2,900 2,800 2,700 2,600 2,500. Watch for posted information about trails use, as regulations for bicycles, dogs, and horses vary by jurisdiction. As part of the rei coop family, were dedicated to making websites and mobile apps that help outdoor enthusiasts connect, share information and get out into the places they love to play. Tam assent is grueling and sometimes just plain cruel. The mount tamalpais scenic railway, completed in 1896, carried visitors to the scenic. More than 200 miles of trails lie within the one tam area and many of these trails cross federal, state and local agency boundaries.
The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is kentfi which is approximately 2 miles away and has an elevation of 128 feet 2,9 feet lower than mount tamalpais. Better trail maps are available from tom harrison maps and national geographic. The trail map in the brochure is not detailed enough for exploring. Twenty miles north of the city, its the centerpiece of a 6,300acre pocket of undeveloped woodland, lakes, and open meadows laced with more than 50 miles of trail and capped by one of the best views on the west coast. The mountain is eternal, but trails change, and in his new book, mount tamalpais trails, barry spitz updates and expands the roster. Mount tamalpais or mount tam as it is known locally is the highest and most distinctive mountain in marin county. Tams trailheads and access roads are under an hour drive and easily bikeable from san francisco. Trails were developed, and a wagon road was built to the top of the mountain in 1884. Mapcompassgps a map, like the 10th edition of the olmsted map of the mt.
As part of the rei coop family, were dedicated to making websites and mobile apps that help outdoor enthusiasts connect, share information and get out into the places where they love to play. Black and white trail map of muir woods national monument and. Click here to download a printable trail map of the favorite runs below. The wide trail traces the ridgeline for over 15 miles, boasting rolling hills along. Bikemapdude trail maps cover the best mountain biking spots in the bay area, lake tahoe, gold country, as well as selected spots in southern california. Muir woods and vicinity trail map national park service. Yearling cattle are in deer creek, pereirra, valley, and briones crest trail areas. It stood over 2,600 feet 792 m before the summit was flattened for the radar dome construction. I dont have a pdf of the trail guide, but i can print to pdf from safari, so ill send you what that captures. Residents of san francisco, whose population exploded after the 1848 gold discovery, used mount tamalpais for recreational purposes. Feb 14, 2017 you dont need a milliondollar penthouse to savor the best view in san francisco. The park was later enlarged through the efforts of a number of hiking clubs led by the tamalpais conservation club.
Looking for a great trail in mount tamalpais state park, california. Along the trail, enjoy the views of northern marin, san francisco, and the east bay. Be a part of friends of mt tam to help ensure funding for projects and programs within mount tamalpais. The trails of mt tam are one of its greatest attractions. Spitz but maybe im being rude to him to think that. Tamalpais and the marin headlands, map from pease press order from pease press is useful. Tamalpais state park muir woods visitor center middle green gulch bicycles uphill only muir beach overlook slide ranch bootjack to east peak of mt. You may purchase maps at the kiosk at pantoll ranger station or the east peak visitor center.
Cows and calves are in the tabletop, spengler, blue oak, buckeye, sunrise, and lafayette ridge trail areas. By doyle irvin, american forests chances are that if you visited me while i lived in the bay area, i took you on a hike down the matt davis trail. Protrails verna dunshee trail mt tamalpais summit, trail. Tamalpais state park ladder sea trai\ foi com xxvvay steep ravine cabtns and environmental camp.
Marin headlands mt tamalpais point reyes, california. Looking for a great trail in mount tamalpais watershed, california. Tamalpais and along bolinas ridge, this route takes full advantage of. If open, continuing on dipsea will return you to the parking lot as well. Click here or on the map to download a pdf version to print. Marin headlands mt tamalpais point reyes verna dunshee trail mt tamalpais summitverna dunshee trail mt tamalpais summit, trail map, mt.
Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. Mount tam has dozens of trails ripe for exploration. Hike the plank walk trail to mt tamalpais socal hiker. Mount tamalpais, considered by many to be the birthplace of mountain biking, boasts a long and colorful fattire history. Lagunitas trail, located near mount tamalpais watershed, california is a 0. The clearly marked trails include mileages between intersections. Mount tamalpais state park is just one of the huge variety of mountain biking spots that. Tamalpais watershed trail run project running trail maps. Encompassing 46,000 acres, the one tam area of focus radiates from the top of mt. Mount tamalpais is one of the tallest mountains in the san francisco area, and it provides fantastic opportunities to view the surrounding region from above. Pumpkintrail is a hiking, trail running, walking adventure located in or near mount tamalpais watershed, ca. Lagunitas trail is a hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, road biking, trail running, walking adventure located in or near mount tamalpais watershed, ca. There is a map at the bottom of the maps page of our web site, which you can get to by clicking here.
Tam, to relish the spectacular views and hike its trails. I want to believe thats because the new version was disappointing to mr. Trail profile distance in miles cumulative mount umunhum area and trails u mt. For all the times ive visited the bay area, i had never before been to mt. Its also likely that theres an explanation why ive done this hike easily 30 times, while neglecting equal due diligence with the rest of mt.
Tamalpais state park east peak visitor center, san francisco. The views are unique, and its easy to string together a series of microadventures into a fullday itinerary. It also includes portions of the golden gate national recreation area and several marin county parks and open space preserves, including. Mount tamalpais is crisscrossed by different jurisdictional boundaries. Please call the park if you have trail or grazing animal concerns or comments.
Best trails in mount tamalpais watershed california. Mount umunhum area and trails plant and animal guide. Trail map from mmwd pdf barry spitzs tamalpais trails order this book from, a book with a pullout map of tam, is a great guide. The trail map below is a jpeg of the actual maps from our books and mapsets. Mount tamalpais scenic railway residents of san francisco, whose population exploded after the 1848 gold discovery, used mount tamalpais for recreational purposes. Tamalpais and the marin headlands, map from pease press order from pease.
Mount tamalpais state park, golden gate national recreation area, muir woods national monument, marin municipal water district, audubon canyon ranch, marin county parks and open space preserves. Your trip will be safer, and you will be a caretaker. The steepness of the first mile will push you to your limits before you reach the first of three peaks. The title has been subtly changed from tamalpais trails to mount tamalpais trails. The mount tamalpais scenic railway, completed in 1896, carried visitors to the. Mount tamalpais trail runs trailstompers guide to sf bay. The wings of rogallo hang gliding club has a launch site at mission peak regional preserve to conduct hang gliding and paragliding activities. Laurel dell fire road easy fire road through scrub and meadows. Mount tamalpais can be seen as well as the valley below. Discover great mountain biking throughout northern california. It is also a favorite for photographers at the end of the summer as it is where you can get those fantastic views of the fog rolling in from above. Mount tamalpais state park and bolinas ridge bay area ridge trail. Trail map from mmwd pdf download the park map pdf from csps website. Tams secrets, shares his encyclopedic knowledge of the mountains complex network.
Because there are so many trails on mt tamalpais, we strongly recommend you bring a map with you. Mar 14, 2018 i dont have a pdf of the trail guide, but i can print to pdf from safari, so ill send you what that captures. Tam camp mill valley eastwood trail dead end steep ravine muir beach muir woods national monument pantoll ranger station tourist club private to hwy 101 homestead valley zen center. Enjoy views, woodlands, 3400 can reach 100 miles per hour, and its not audio tour starts here explore new trails a adaaccessible pathways ada parking stairs with viewing platforms call box. The elevation at the west peak, where a radar dome currently stands, is between 2,560 feet 780 m and 2,580 feet 786 m. Click here to download detailed highresolution pdf. Best trails in mount tamalpais state park california. The mount tamalpais scenic railway, com pleted in 1896, carried visitors. Beste wege in mount tamalpais state park kalifornien alltrails. Get directions and download a detailed pdf map here. Tamalpais state park muir woods visitor center middle green gulch bicycles uphill only muir beach overlook slide. One side shows the marin headlands, mount tamalpais, and muir woods, with an inset of china camp state park.
Mount tamalpais summit loop mountain bike trail, mill. Spitz, who has spent more than forty years uncovering mt. Tamalpais interpretive association is the nonprofit organization who partner with the park and whose purpose is to promote the conservation, education, and interpretation at mount tamalpais state park. Mt tamalpais sp golden gate nra angel island sp china camp sp samuel p. Mt tamalpais watershed trail map sky oaks rd fairfax ca. After paying the toll, the summit of mount tamalpais is almost within reach. Over the years, millions have flocked to the mountain, affectionately called mount. Taylor sp sf bay bench pantoll ranger station park hq pantoll campground tenderfoot trail trestle trail 0 e d g e w o o d avenue p i pel i e t r edgewood avenue muir beach p r d g e tr a i l d i a s s e q u o i a v l y o a d edg w o d av enu homestead hill fire road. Welcome to hikers against mountain biking in parks the group focuses on organizing hikers into a political force to offset the powerful mountain biking lobby.
Here, a starter list of activities in and around mount tamalpais state park that will inspire your next adventure. Topographic trail map of mt tamalpais state park in marin county, california. Mount our mission tamalpais t california state parks. Edit this map mount tamalpais state park map near mt tamalpais state park, california. From san francisco, take highway 101 north across the golden gate bridge. In 1928 william kent, an ardent marin county conservationist, and his wife donated 200 acres of land in steep ravine to help create mount tamalpais state park. Mt tam maps and directions friends of mt tam tamalpais. Trail map from redwood hikes shows all tam trails highly recommended. Following a redwoodshaded creek, keep left as a couple fire roads branch to the right. More than fifty miles of trails lie within the park and connect to an even larger system of trails 200 miles on adjacent public lands. If you want to combine a tour of muir woods national monument first and then hike up the adjacent trails of mt. Tams stunning hikes whether its due to my being a creature of habit, a casualborderingon. Tam trail run begins at stinson beach and climbs and climbs.
Bikemapdude trail maps cover the best mountain biking spots in the bay area, lake tahoe, gold country, as well as. Barry spitzs tamalpais trails order this book from, a book with a pullout map of tam, is a great guide. Mount tamalpais state park california state parks ca. Tamalpais area hiking trials, andor a guide book such as tamalpais trails by barry spitz, are an excellent way to increase your familiarity with the beautiful mt. Tamalpais interpretive association leads a number of hikes from here.
Any true trail runner who sees it wants to run up it. In the mid70s such now venerable names as joe breeze and gary fisher were pushing the limits of their specially rigged bikes down trails such as the infamous repack technically a bit north of mount tam. Mount tamalpais topo map in marin county, california. Best trails in mount tamalpais watershed california alltrails. Mount tamalpais state park map mt tamalpais state park.
This includes a detour at the end along deer park fire road because a bridge on the dipsea trail was closed. Hiking mount tamalpais from stinson beach in marin county. Tamalpais is the dominating feature in marin county. As an alternative, trail runners can follow the bolinas ridge trail in golden gate national recreation area into mt. One of the most iconic landmarks in the bay area, mount tamalpais is an outdoor lovers paradise. Click here for the official mount tamalpais state park website. Some trails or park services may be closed so check with local authorities. Tamalpais watershed trail map near sky oaks rd, fairfax, ca. Help keep our trails and parks open during covid19 by committing to social distancing. Finally, you should also consider the shorter steep ravine loop, which you could follow up by driving almost to the top of mt tamalpais and then hiking the plank trail to the top.
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