Mt Tam East Peak Loop Hike. 8 miles/1900 ft elevation
Details
The forecast says it's going to be sunny next Saturday so let's hike up to Mt Tam's East Peak. We'll start from the parking lot across from Mt Home Inn. Go up Hogback Road to Hoo Koo E Koo, Vic Haunt, Temelpa, Verna Dunshee to the Mt Tamalpais Vistor's Center parking lot just below East Peak. That will be about 3 miles and 1400 ft up so far. There we will take a short bathroom break and opportunity to fill up our water bottles and then continue up the Plank walk trail another 1/2 mile and 200 ft up to the East Peak. We will take a break there to have a snack, and enjoy the views. Then we head back down through the Mt Tam Visitor Lot again and onto East Ridgecrest to Old Railroad Grade to West Point Inn, down to Nora Trail, Matt Davis and back onto Hogback where we started and back to the Mt Home Inn parking lot.
There are some steep and rocky sections on this hike. Please bring poles if you use them, layers, snacks, water, sunscreen, etc. There is a lot of sun exposure on this hike.
Please come prepared to hike up! We hike at a casual to moderate but STEADY pace without stopping much except for described breaks within the event plan details.
Free parking across the street from Mt Home Inn. There is an outhouse at the lot. We will meet at the parking lot across the street from the Mt Home Inn. If the lot is full, please look for parking either on the side of the road, or If you drive just past the Mt Home Inn, look to the right for the big sign that says "Mt Tamalpais Watershed Parking", and follow that little road to the right where there is another small lot.
Please arrive early to allow time to park (knowing you may need to park up the hill and walk back to the lot), and use the restroom, etc.
Please have "boots on" and be ready to hike at 8:30. We don't tend to wait for latecomers. Please allow time to drive, park, boot up and use the bathroom, etc.
Speed:
Please note that we hike at about 25 minutes per mile (sometimes 23) on average, even while going up and down. We don't rush but we also don't take a lot of breaks. We make bathroom, water and short snack breaks and sometimes take a photo or two. We stop at junctions to make sure we're all together. If it's a longer hike, we may stop for lunch and that will be included in the hike description above.
Elevation:
If the elevation statistics means nothing to you, think of it as:
1000 feet of elevation gain = ~100 flights of stairs.
Please look at the stats and know what you're signing up for and that you have the fitness level required for the hike.
IMPORTANT:
For the safety and well-being of the group, please take into consideration the distance/elevation gain-loss and your own fitness level when signing up for a hike. As the group leader, I organize hikes but please note that I take no responsibility for your safety. If signing up for a hike, please agree that you are responsible for your own well-being. Sorry, no dogs. Please note that there's a 2 "no-shows" and last minute (less than 24 hours) removal from group policy. Please be courteous to the group and be on time so we can stick to the schedule. Thank you!
MANDATORY:
For all participating members I am requesting that you please be sure to fill out the "Membership Details" for this group under your profile BEFORE your next event. It will only take one minute and it is mandatory going forward before you participate in any hikes or events. It only needs to be done once. PLEASE NOTE -- THIS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ATTENDING THIS EVENT OR ANY HIKES: (If you are a new member, you would have already completed this.)
*****MEMBERS WHO RSVP AND HAVE NOT COMPLETED THIS, WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY MOVED TO THE NOT GOING LIST. YOU MUST COMPLETE THE MEMBERSHIP DETAILS BEFORE YOU ARE ALLOWED TO JOIN, PLEASE!!!!!*****You may rejoin the hike once this is completed if there is still space. Thank you!!!
To find the form, you need to use a desktop or laptop. It does not work on the mobile app. (Or to make it even easier: remove yourself from the group and then rejoin. An automatic prompt to answer the questions will pop up, even on your mobile phone.)
- Click on the downward arrow next to your profile photo in the top righthand corner of the Meet Up Page.
- Click on "View Profile".
- Look for "Marin Women's Hiking Group".
- Click on "Membership Details".
- Answer ALL FIVE questions under "Group Bio".
Liability Waiver
By signing up for or attending this hike, you acknowledge that outdoor activities involve inherent risks, including but not limited to injury, illness, accidents, and even death. You agree that you are participating voluntarily, are responsible for your own safety and well-being, and will use your best judgment at all times. By attending, you release the hike organizer(s), co-hosts, and group members from any and all liability for injuries, damages, losses, or death that may occur during or as a result of this activity.
Thank you very much!
Laura