Mt Tam Loop Hike: Cataract, High Marsh, and Kent Trails

Join Sahna and co-leader Bob Solotar on Mt. Tam. This loop hike highlights a fine selection of Mt Tam's beauty, passing through wooded creeks, grasslands, chaparral, and meadows. We will take two short detours: to a waterfall earlier in the hike and to Potrero Meadows near the end.

We will gather at the Rock Springs Trailhead, located on West Ridgecrest Blvd approx. 1.5 miles from the Pantoll Ranger Station. We will hike along Cataract Creek on the Cataract Trail, check out the waterfall near the junction of Cataract and High Marsh Trails, then take the High Marsh Trail, initially passing Bare Knoll. Our route will continue south on the Kent Trail, detour to Potrero Meadows, then return via the Benstein Trail. Some modifications may apply depending on trail conditions.

Approx. 6.5 miles and approx. 1,100 ft elevation change.

We will go at a moderate pace, keeping an eye out for what wildflowers are still blooming and listening for birdsong. There will be some uneven stretches of trail (rocky sections, roots, etc.), and grasses may be overgrown on the more remote trails.

Restrooms are located at the trailhead and at Laurel Dell Picnic Area (portable toilets, pit toilets).

Level: Moderate

Bring: 2L of water, layers for varying weather conditions, sturdy hiking boots or shoes, hat and/or sunscreen, snacks/lunch, hiking poles (optional).

Questions? Contact Event Host: Sahna D - sahna917 [at] gmail.com

Cancellation Policy: Excessive heat, bad air quality, steady rain

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