The Back Door to Muir Woods

Pantoll Quad Hike / Muir Woods

Join Docent Debra Hoitomt for this guided hike
About
5.5 miles / 1500 feet elevation gain
This hike will pass through some gorgeous, even breathtaking, redwood forests. It is considered a "moderate" hike (5-7 miles with up to 1500 feet of elevation gain). There is a sustained climb on the way back to Pantoll on Bootjack, include lots of stairs.
This is one of the 4 hikes of the Pantoll Quad program. For details see https://www.friendsofmttam.org/wp-content/uploads/PanToll-Quad-Brochure-03022021.pdf. Upon completing all 4 hikes, you will receive a badge of Honor.
Meeting Place: Pantoll by the Friends of Mt Tam trailer
Start time: 9AM / Return: 12:30PM
Moderate but steady pace
Trails: Stapelveldt, Ben Johnson, at Muir Woods, Bootjack, Alpine
Recommended: water, sturdy shoes, hiking poles, snack
Sign up is required
MEET: Pantoll Parking Area
DEPARTURE: 9am Departure. Group should return no later than 12:30pm
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 and pay parking fees. Pantoll parking requires an $8 fee.
WATER: Bring at least two bottles of water. Most hikes do not pass by public drinking water sources.
FOOD: 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).