CIRCUMAMBULATION of MT TAMALPAIS

CIRCUMAMBULATION of MT. TAMALPAIS

Hike Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025

Leader: Sam Kaufman

Leader Email: geogrman@yahoo.com

Leader Phone: 510-599-4056

SF Meeting Location Whole Foods @ 2001 Market St. Meet on the Dolores St. side.(There's parking on the street or below the building.

SF Meeting Time:  8:40 AM (departure shortly thereafter)

NOTE: Please only show up at Whole Foods if you have arranged for a ride ahead of time.

East Bay Meeting Location: Rockridge BART station. Meet at the bottom of the escalators. (There's free and ample parking)

East Bay Meeting Time:  8:40 AM (departure shortly thereafter)

NOTE: Please only show up at Rockridge BART if you have arranged for a ride ahead of time.

Rating: Level 4

Mileage: 10.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 1680'

Description: It is auspicious to circle a sacred mountain. Give your karma a boost by circumambulating Mt. Tam. The course is designed to be mostly on single track trails, incorporating all of the mountain’s microclimates, including deep forest, along streams, chaparral, and stunning views in every direction. There is only one fairly steep ascent, and only about ½ mile long. Most of the route consists of gradual uphill, downhill, or rolling terrain.

Bring / Wear: Please bring plenty of water, lunch, layers and sturdy hiking shoes. Hiking poles could be useful on the rocky sections.

Rain Policy: Cancelled in the event of rain. Contact hike leader in the event of a rain forecast.

Dogs: Dogs are NOT welcome in state parks.

Trailhead Meeting Place: Rock Spring parking lot on Mt. Tam. From highway 101 in Marin County, take the highway 1 turnoff, and continue uphill until the turnoff to Mt Tamalpais at Panoramic Highway. Continue uphill until Pantoll ranger station, and then continue uphill to the right on Pantoll Road. Rock Spring is at the junction of Pantoll Road and Ridgecrest Blvd. Google Maps link.

Trailhead Meeting Time: 9:45 AM

Trailhead Departure Time: 10:00 AM

Round Trip driving mileage: 43 miles from Whole Foods; 71 miles from Rockridge BART.

Passenger Carpool Fees: $7 (SF); $11 (Rockridge BART)