Mountain Theater and Easy Grade Loop

Leaders: Ann Elliott & Stacey Pogorzelski
Location: Rock Springs Trailhead Mt. Tamalpais
Let’s check out the Easy Grade Multi-use trail that CA State Parks has almost completed. Enjoy forests, meadows, and views of creek and ocean during the fall.
We’ll hike from the Rock Spring parking lot, past Forbes Bench Mtn Theater Fire Trail, down Old Mine Trail, Old Stage Road, Easy Grade to Mtn Theater, short connector to Rock Spring Cross Ridgecrest Blvd Distance: 2.0 miles Elevation Change: 500 feet
Route: Mtn Theater Fire Trail, Old Mine, Old Stage Road, Easy Grade to Mtn Theater, short connector to Rock Spring Cross Ridgecrest Blvd. and start up Mtn Theater Fire Trail (at white gate) which climbs for a short distance and joins Old Mine Trail. As you progress down the trail, note the tremendous views. The trail enters a mixed forest for the last half of this leg. Take a left up the paved Old Stage Road and watch for a small rise on your left signed Easy Grade Trail. It is a moderate climb of nearly 500 feet to the Mountain Theater. A short rest here to view this beautiful facility will be well worth your time. Climb to the top of the theater on the left (west) side and turn right down the hard surfaced road. Cross Ridgecrest Blvd. and follow the unsigned connector trail back to Rock Spring. Hike Description.
Alltrails Mountain Theatre Loop description and map. We will go the opposite way.
Press Release about Easy Grade Trail enhancements before construction.
Most relevant Plant List for area
OLD STAGE ROAD, WEST POINT INN, GRAVITY CAR FIRE ROAD, MOUNTAIN HOME PARKING LOT
Heavy Rain Cancels
Directions: Meet at Rock Spring Trailhead parking area at the intersection of Pantoll Rd and Ridgecrest Blvd.
Bring: Water and a light lunch. Dress in layers for variable coastal weather. Optional: binoculars for wildlife and a loupe/hand lens for examining plants up close. No dogs on State Park trails.
Email Ann with any questions Text for day-of-trip questions or issues: 530-521-4402