We return to Mount Tamalpais for the second hike of the Winter 2014 series.The hike description is simple: "A mostly shady trail opens up to an incredible vista at a sunny (we hope!) lunch spot overlooking the ocean! We'll take Bootjack Trail to Van Wyk Meadow, TCC Trail to the Dipsea Trail, and the Old Mine Trail back." (Click here for photos from our past hikes.)
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.
As you drive up the mountain, look for the Bootjack picnic area and parking lot ($8/car, if you don't have a state park pass) on your right. (Click here for a MapQuest map showing the parking lot; click on #1 to get driving time and directions from your location.)
If you get to Pantoll at the crest of Panoramic Highway, you've gone too far and need to turn around and drive back down the mountain. (Click here for a map of Mt. Tam that you can view and print out).
50 minutes from the College of Marin.
Carpoolers can meet at the Greenbrae Park & Ride lot at 9:00 am. (Click here for a MapQuest map showing the parking lot; click on #1 to get driving time and directions from your location.)
Restrooms at trailhead.
Weather forecast: As of Tuesday, January 28th, the National Weather Service forecast for the hike was partly sunny, with a high near 56. (Click here for an updated forecast.)
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