Here's how we'll kick off the Fall 2010 "Meandering" hikes: "Today we explore the redwood habitat, visit the Pioneer Tree which is over 500 years old, and learn some history of the area at the mill site. We’ll also see one of Marin’s few 'ghost trees,' a white redwood. We’re doing two separate loops, so you can leave your lunch in the car."(Click here for a recap of the hike we did on September 2, 2008).
Directions to trailhead: Take Sir Francis Drake Boulevard to the main entrance of Samuel P. Taylor State Park. Parking fee: $8 unless you have a State Park Pass (or a day pass from the California State Parks Foundation). 35 minutes from COM; carpoolers can meet at St. Rita’s at about 9:20-9:25 am. Restrooms at trailhead and at lunch.
Weather forecast: As of Friday, evening, September 3rd, the National Weather Service forecast for the hike was patchy fog before 11am, otherwise partly sunny with a high near 69. (Click here for an updated forecast).
More on this hike: Hikes D7 (Creek – Ox Trails History Loop) and D8 (Pioneer Tree – Barnabe Creek Trails) in the Martins’ book, Hiking Marin, show the area where we will be hiking. (Click here to view and download the brochure for Samuel P. Taylor State Park; the trails are shown on page 4).
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