Hike Date: Monday, January 1, 2024
Leader: Gary Weiss
Leader Email: gary@sfhiking.com
Leader Phone: 415-279-5570
Meeting Time: 10:00 AM, departing shortly afterwards
FOR THOSE NEEDING OR OFFERING TO CARPOOL, I'LL CONTACT YOU BY EMAIL LATE SATURDAY OR EARLY SUNDAY AT THE LATEST.
Rating: Level 3
Mileage: 6.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 1250'
Description: What better way to start the New Year than hiking in the redwoods. We'll start at the Sierra trailhead on Panoramic, taking the TCC trail to Cardiac Hill - a very slight, gradual uphill. From there we continue down to Muir Woods on the Stapelveldt and Ben Johnson Trails. Once in Muir Woods we'll take the Fern Creek Trail which connects to Alice Eastwood Camp at which point we begin the very gradual hike back up to the cars. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed in the National Monument. Please carpool if possible - parking is limited.
Bring / Wear: Please bring plenty of water, lunch and sturdy hiking shoes. Also, hiking poles if you use them. AND CHOCOLATE!
Weather Policy: Contact hikeleader if weather is questionable.
Trailhead Meeting Place: Sierra Trail Trailhead, Mill Valley. Exit US 101 at the Stinson Beach/Hwy 1/Mill Valley exit. Turn left at Tam Junction (ARCO) to stay on Hwy 1. You'll eventually get to a split where you'll veer right off of Hwy 1 onto Panoramic Hwy. Shortly you'll come to "4 Corners" where you'll continue straight ahead on the only uphill option. It's 2.7 miles to the trailhead. There are a few pullouts that are used for parking before and after the trailhead. Perpendicular parking where possible will be helpful. Google Maps Link
Trailhead Meeting Time: 10:45 AM
Trailhead Departure Time: 11:00 AM
Total driving mileage from San Francisco: 36.6 miles
easiest < 5 miles < 500' gain
