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Welcome lovers of Mt Tamalpais State Park!
Since 1983, the Friends of Mt. Tam have been volunteer ambassadors in support of Mt. Tamalpais State Park. We are the park’s official fundraising partner, working closely with State Park personnel to enrich its visitors’ experience through education, interpretation, volunteering, and stewardship.
This group will provide opportunities to join docent led Hikes and other ways to enjoy the mountain!
You can quickly join Friends of Mt Tam for as little as $25 at
https://www.friendsofmttam.org/get-involved/join-us.html
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Pantoll Quad Hike / West Point Inn
Pantoll Campground, 3801 Panoramic Hwy, Mill Valley, CA, USPantoll Quad Challenge /West Point Inn
Join Docent Debra Hoitomt, for this guided hike.
This hike is considered Challenging (more than 4 miles and varying terrain)
Sign up is required and is limited to 12 people
MEET: Pantoll Parking Area
DEPARTURE: 9am Departure. Group should return no later than 1:00pm
CANCELLATIONS: Rain, red flag days, winds above 30 mph, and unforeseen circumstances will cancel. Check the Friends of Mt Tam Facebook for updates: https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfMtTam
PARKING: We strongly recommend carpooling and arriving 15 minutes early to find parking. Certain parking areas require a $8 fee (Pantoll, Bootjack, and East Peak). Bring exact change!
WATER: Bring at least two bottles of water on hot days. Most hikes do not pass by public drinking water sources.
FOOD: Unless stated otherwise in the hike description, there will not be a formal lunch stop. Bring your own snacks.
PROTECTION: Ticks, mosquitoes, horse flies and yellow jackets are present, but not abundant.
STURDY BOOTS: Trails are uneven, rocky and can be very steep in places. Sandals, sneakers and running shoes are not recommended.
HIKE DOCENTS have been trained under the California State Parks Volunteers In the Park Program (VIPP).This hike is part of the "The Pantoll Quad", which is four epic hikes that start/end at the Pantoll Campground. Together they are 21 miles with 4,300 feet of elevation. Individually they are 4.5 – 6.5 miles long with 500 – 1,500 of elevation.
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