MUIR WOODS TO MOUNTAIN HOME
Leader: Michiko Hayakawa
Leader Email: mh94804@att.net
Leader Phone: (510) 364-1431
Meeting Date and Day:Friday, Nov 29, 2019
Meeting Time: 9:00 AM
Departure Time: 9:15 AM
Meeting Place: Under the Safeway sign on Market @ Dolores
Rating: Level-4
Mileage: 10 miles
Elevation Gain: 1500'
Description: We'll begin at Mountain Home Inn on Panoramic Highway, and make our way down to Muir Woods along the newly christened Canopy Trail (formerly Ocean View - changed because the trees grew, eliminating any ocean view), Lost and Fern Creek Trails. We'll climb out of Muir Woods via the Ben Johnson and Stapelveldt Trails and have lunch at Pantoll Station. After lunch we'll make our way back to Mountain Home Inn. A good part of the hike will be in deep redwood forest and along creeks. If we've had any rain at all in November the creeks should be gushing and beautiful.
Bring/Wear: Plenty of water, snacks, lunch, clothing layers and sturdy hiking shoes.
Rain Policy: Contact hike leader if weather is questionable
Driving Distance: 35 miles total, there and back
Total Bridge Tolls and Entry Fees: $7.00 Bridge Toll
Car Pool Fees: $7
Alternative Meeting Place: We'll meet for the hike at Mountain Home Inn (Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/o8REYxFV6tSqJe2WA). Exit US 101 at the Hwy 1/Stinson Beach off ramp. Turn left at Tam Junction to stay on Hwy 1. Continue for 8 miles until a fork in the road. Keep right to head up towards Mt. Tamalpais and Muir Woods. At the intersection (4 Corners) take the middle option - straight ahead. Continue for ~ 2 miles. You'll see Mountain Home Inn on the right and a large parking area on the left. Most likely the lot will be full. In that case, continue straight up past the Inn, rather than turning left to stay on Panoramic. Almost immediately there will be a right turn on a dirt road. There is usually plenty of parking there.
Alternative Meeting Time: 10:00 AM
Alternative Meeting Departure Time: 10:15 AM
easiest < 5 miles < 500' gain
