Name: Muir Woods, Matt Davis Loop Hike from Mt Home Inn, 7.5 miles/1350 elevation gain
Start: 2025-11-22T08:30:00-08:00
End: 2025-11-22T13:00:00-08:00
Location: Mountain Home Inn

This mostly shaded loop is a gorgeous hike through the forest. We start at Mt Home Inn and hike down Canopy Trail to the main Muir Woods park. Then we head up Bootjack all the way to the Bootjack parking lot. We finish on Matt Davis trail (a different section than we did last time), which takes us back to Mt Home Inn. Most of this loop is in the shade. My guess is about 85% shaded. It's a beautiful hike up Bootjack along the creek, which could have running water after the rain. We spend only a little time in the main and more populated section of the park, and then hike up and out where there are not usually many people.

Please bring your layers and rain gear in case it's foggy and cold, rainy or warm and sunny. Bring water, and snacks if you need them. Poles will be helpful if you prefer to hike with them. There is an outhouse at the parking lot where we start and another one when we pass through the Bootjack parking lot (a little past halfway). We will take a short break for snacks (if you remind me! HAHA!)

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.

Our route: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/matt-davis-trail-to-bootjack-trail-loop

**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.)

1. Click on the downward arrow next to your profile photo in the top righthand corner of the Meet Up Page.
2. Click on "View Profile".
3. Look for "Marin Women's Hiking Group".
4. Click on "Membership Details".
5. 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

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