MOUNTAIN HOME TO MUIR WOODS
Hike Date: Saturday, January 29, 2022
Leader: Michiko Hayakawa
Leader Email: mh94804@att.net
Leader Phone: 510-364-1431
Meeting Location (ONLY IF you've arranged for a ride in SF): Whole Foods;
2001 Market St. @ Dolores (on the Dolores St. side); parking on the street or below.
Meeting Time: 8:45 AM
Departure Time: Shortly after 8:45 AM
Rating: Level 4
Mileage: 10 miles
Elevation Gain: 1900'
Description: Beginning at Mountain Home Inn on Panoramic Highway, we'll take Canopy Trail and Lost Trail Steps down to Muir Woods. After hiking along the Fern Creek Trail we'll head up the always beautiful (and steep) Bootjack Trail. After crossing the road we'll take Old Mine Trail up to Mountain Theater. From there we'll make our way over to West Point Inn to enjoy the extraordinary views. Then it's back to the cars.
PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU NEED A RIDE AND/OR CAN TAKE A PASSENGER, AND WHAT YOUR COMFORT LEVEL IS REGARDING PASSENGERS.
Bring / Wear: Plenty of water, snacks, lunch, clothing layers and sturdy hiking shoes.
Weather Policy: Check with hikeleader in the event of questionable weather.
Alternate Meeting Place: We'll meet for the hike at Mountain Home Inn. 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 down a dirt road (following a short private driveway). There is usually plenty of parking there.
Google Maps Link
Alternate Meeting Time: 9:30 AM
Alternate Meeting Departure Time: 9:45 AM
Total driving distance, there and back: 35 miles
Passenger Carpool Fees including bridge toll: $7
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