3698 | Dreskin |OFF| TBA
8 Tuesdays 9:45am–1:45pm | Jan 29-Mar 19
$183 (FF TBD) |ESCOM$156 (FF TBD)
8 Tuesdays 9:45am–1:45pm | Jan 29-Mar 19
$183 (FF TBD) |ESCOM$156 (FF TBD)
Wendy says: Sorry, they are still in the process of bargaining about State Park fees. That's why it says TBD. We're hoping for $2/state park hike but it could be more.
Here is the hiking schedule:
January 29 BOOTJACK, MOUNT TAMALPAIS
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 Old Mine back. About 700’ change in elevation round trip.
Take the Stinson Beach/Hway 1 exit off Hway 101. Go west through Tam Valley and up onto the ridge. Turn right onto Panoramic Hway and follow signs to Mt. Tamalpais.
Time: 50 minutes from College of Marin. Restrooms at trailhead. Fee parking area, $8 regular, $7 seniors. Bring exact change.)
February 5 CARSON FALLS, MMWD WATERSHED
This hike takes us through chaparral to the beautiful falls on Pine Mountain where we’ll have lunch.
As you enter Fairfax on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard jog left on Pacheco when you see the movie theater and make an immediate right. This puts you on Broadway, the street that parallels Sir Francis Drake but is on the other side of the parkade. Make the first left which is Bolinas Ave. Follow the Bolinas-Fairfax Road for about 4 miles to a dirt parking lot on your left.
(300’ up, 400’ down each way on this out-and-back hike. Loose rocks on Pine Mt Fire Rd so you might want poles.)
February 12 SKY OAKS, MMWD
This loop starts out in oak/bay/madrone habitat, but we'll also see redwoods and some grassland. This is a good mushroom hike with Boletes, Amanitas, Waxy Caps, Milky Caps.
Take Sir Francis Drake Blvd. into Fairfax. Turn left on Pacheco and make an immediate right in front of the movie theater which puts you on Broadway. The first left puts you on Bolinas Ave. Follow this until you see the sign on your left for Lake Bon Tempe and Lake Lagunitas. Follow the road to the tollbooth by Sky Oaks Ranger Station. (Credit card accepted by the machine.)
Time: 25 minutes from College of Marin.
February 19 AUDUBON CANYON RANCH
Lucky us! We have permission to hike in Audubon Canyon Ranch! This is beautiful habitat, not usually open to the public. About 1100' elevation gain.
Take Sir Francis Drake Blvd. to Olema. Turn south (left) on Highway 1 and follow for about 10 miles to Bolinas Lagoon. Preserve will be on the left approximately 1 mile further. The entrance will be closed with a gate. Go south of the entrance and go in the exit. Or from Highway 101 take the Stinson Beach exit. Follow approximately 12 miles to Stinson Beach. Continue 3 1/2 miles north to the parking lot exit just before the preserve gate on right hand side of the highway. If you don't know where it is, you may have to drive to the official entrance and turn around.
Time: 1 hour from College of Marin. Restrooms at trailhead.
February 26 BLITHEDALE CANYON LOOP. MILL VALLEY
A loop with great views of Mt. Tamalpais! Early wildflowers and probably a 9 fern day! My favorite Star Lily patch in all Marin!
Take East Blithedale exit from 101. Where you cross Throckmorton it becomes West Blithedale. Go .9 miles and look for parking at Marsh and West Blithedale on both the left and the right sides of the street.
Time: 30 minutes from COM. No restrooms at trailhead. (Uphill, followed by long level stretch. About 350’ elevation gain. If you like poles where the trail has a steep drop on one side, bring them for sections of Hoo-koo-e-koo.)
March 5 STEEP RAVINE –DIPSEA
On this favorite early spring hike we should see Giant Wake Robin, Redwood
On this favorite early spring hike we should see Giant Wake Robin, Redwood
Evergreen Violets, Star Lilies, Smith’s Fairy Bells, Fetid Adder’s Tongue and Calypso Orchids! We’ll go up Steep Ravine since some of us find the ladder is easier to go up than down. Lunch (and restrooms) at Pantoll. (If you sometimes use poles, this hike is one where you’ll want them. Lots of stairs on the downhill. 1100’ up and 1100’ back down.)
If you are heading south on Highway 1, simply continue south on Highway 1 through Stinson Beach. The gated road to Steep Ravine cabins will be on your right. Some parking on both sides of the road. Time: 1 hour 5 minutes from COM. No restrooms at trailhead.
From southern Marin, take the Stinson Beach/Hway 1 exit off Hway 101. Go through Tam Junction, stay on Rt. 1 and follow signs to Muir Beach. Pass the road that goes to Muir Beach staying on Rt.1 (towards Stinson Beach), pass Slide Ranch, and keep going until you see the locked gate for the Steep Ravine cabins on the west side of the road. There is some parking is on both sides of the road.
If you are heading south on Highway 1, simply continue south on Highway 1 through Stinson Beach. The gated road to Steep Ravine cabins will be on your right. Some parking on both sides of the road. Time: 1 hour 5 minutes from COM. No restrooms at trailhead.
From southern Marin, take the Stinson Beach/Hway 1 exit off Hway 101. Go through Tam Junction, stay on Rt. 1 and follow signs to Muir Beach. Pass the road that goes to Muir Beach staying on Rt.1 (towards Stinson Beach), pass Slide Ranch, and keep going until you see the locked gate for the Steep Ravine cabins on the west side of the road. There is some parking is on both sides of the road.
March 12 DEER PARK TO LAKE PHOENIX
This is a scenic hike with lunch at Phoenix Lake. We should see Red Larkspur, Gypsum Spring Beauty, Baby Blue Eyes, and Ground Iris. Maybe we'll hear the first Orange-Crowned Warblers of the season singing their spring song!
(200’ up, 300’ down each direction.)
Go west on Sir Francis Drake Blvd. to Fairfax. As you enter Fairfax, turn left on Pachco at the gas station, and make an immediate right in front of the movie theater. This puts you on Broadway. Make the first left onto Bolinas Ave. Just after it veers left, turn left on Porteous Ave. Follow it to the parking lot at Deer Park.
15 minutes from College of Marin. Restrooms at trailhead.
March 19 FINAL EXAM BON TEMPE AND LAGUNITAS LAKES
This is a lovely, level lakeside loop! We could see Ring-necked ducks, Common Mergansers, American Wigeons, Ruddy ducks, Buffleheads, and more. This could also be the week for our first Acmon blue butterfly!
Remember to bring your contribution to our gourmet feast, a plate, cup, and utensils.
As you enter Fairfax on Sir Francis Drake Blvd. jog left on Pacheco when you see the movie theater and make an immediate right. This puts you on the street that parallels SF Drake but is on the other side of the parkade. Make the first left which is Bolinas Ave. Follow the Bolinas-Fairfax Rd. for about 1 mile. Turn left onto Sky Oaks Rd. Pass the kiosk and pull in to the parking area on the right where you pay. Follow the paved road on to Lake Lagunitas. We’ll have lunch at the picnic area at Lake Lagunitas so you don’t need to carry the food for the potluck.
Time: 30 minutes from College of Marin. Portables at trailhead and en route.
This is a lovely, level lakeside loop! We could see Ring-necked ducks, Common Mergansers, American Wigeons, Ruddy ducks, Buffleheads, and more. This could also be the week for our first Acmon blue butterfly!
Remember to bring your contribution to our gourmet feast, a plate, cup, and utensils.
As you enter Fairfax on Sir Francis Drake Blvd. jog left on Pacheco when you see the movie theater and make an immediate right. This puts you on the street that parallels SF Drake but is on the other side of the parkade. Make the first left which is Bolinas Ave. Follow the Bolinas-Fairfax Rd. for about 1 mile. Turn left onto Sky Oaks Rd. Pass the kiosk and pull in to the parking area on the right where you pay. Follow the paved road on to Lake Lagunitas. We’ll have lunch at the picnic area at Lake Lagunitas so you don’t need to carry the food for the potluck.
Time: 30 minutes from College of Marin. Portables at trailhead and en route.
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