This week we take our first hike of the Fall in Mount Tamalpais State Park.This lovely loop takes up be California torreya trees with their nutmeg-like nuts, past scenic Inspiration Point, to beautiful Collier springs where we lunch under the redwoods. We'll take Northside Trail to International Trail after lunch.
Directions to trailhead: Take the Stinson Beach/Highway 1 exit off Highway 101. Go west through Tam Valley and up onto the ridge.
Turn right onto Panoramic Highway and follow signs to Mt. Tamalpais. Keep going up the mountain, turn right at Rock Spring, and keep going until the road ends at the East Peak parking lot. (Parking costs $8/day unless you have a park pass).
1 hour from College of Marin. Carpoolers can meet at the Greenbrae Parking & Ride lot between 8:45-9:00 am. Restrooms at trailhead.
Weather forecast: As of Saturday morning, September 11, the National Weather forecast for the hike was mostly sunny with a high near 72. (Click here for an updated forecast).
More on this hike: Hike B21 (Northside - Colier – Lakeview Trails) in the Martins’ book, Hiking Marin, shows the trails we’ll be taking. You can also view and the trails on page five of the Mount Tamalpais State Park brochure.
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