Mt.Tamalpais-4-6 mile Hike & a Great Picnic Spot

Join for a 4.5 to 6.0 mile hike with mild hills and ups and downs (relatively speaking), overall up to a 1000' elev. gain. Maybe not a loop hike today, possible out and back. For those who love extreme, rigorous exercise hikes in the hot sun, this one won't do it for you.
Footing is typical with ruts, roots and other obstructions. If you haven't been walking at least 1.25 miles a day then you'll need to start a walking program before attempting a hike like this.
Please pack a lunch or bring take-out. A bottle or two of water. A hat and use sunscreen, the strong sun we now get is disastrous for skin. Dress to keep cool.
Wearing inappropriate footwear on these rugged trails and fire roads is asking for a sprained ankle. Don't risk it.

I've found a spectacular view, shaded spot, (see photos) for a picnic to relax and eat lunch after the hike. Be sure to join me if you'd like to, it's one of the highlights of the day. So bring a sandwich, pack a lunch and sit back and relax in a most spectacular setting. (I have a portable picnic table I'll throw in the car for the picnic.)

Some GPS directions may long route you on Bolinas-Fairfax Rd. This is about ten miles of no more then 20 mph road. From 101 that route will take almost an hour. Normally just getting off 101 and taking the correct route onto Panoramic Hwy takes about thirty-five minutes. So leave more time then you think at first glance.
We are not going to stand around in the hot sun waiting for late comers.
If you are late you will miss the hike.