June - August 2008
by all Sponsored Marin Group Hike Leaders
(These appear in the Sierra Club Yodeler under "Marin Group Hikes")
For hikes by leader Richard Watson only, click here.
Always bring lunch and water. Consider layered clothing, sunscreen and hiking poles.
June 1. Sunday. Three Lakes and Pilot Knob.
A delightful 2B stroll around three of Marin's Water District Lakes plus a great view from Pilot¹s Knob.Carpools from Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater) at 9:30. Back by 4 pm. Share carpool and water district costs. Leader: Richard Watson 415-461-9255; email rgwatson@pacbell.net
June 5. Thursday. Bay Model Hike.
Discover this 1A easy Baypath from East Blythdale Av. in Mill Valley along the Bayside to see the Bay Model, dogs and birds. Meet at 9.30 am and/or 5.45pm back by 1:30 or sunset. Meet in front of the Cantina restaurant at 651 East Blithedale Ave. 9/10ths of a mile from the freeway in Mill Valley. Leader: Richard Watson 415-461-9255; email rgwatson@pacbell.net
June 7, Saturday. Mount Tamalpais 2B Hike.
A moderate to leisurely paced 7 mile hike along the Matt Davis, Coastal and Cataract trails featuring scenic views and waterfalls. Cancellation: Any rain cancels. Bring: Lunch, liquids and appropriate layers. Meet: 10:00 am Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at the bus stop). Carpool: to Mt. Tam. Leader: Paul Glodis, (510) 665-6158, or pglodis@mindspring.com.
June 8, Sunday. Deer Park and Lakes 2B Hike.
Medium pace. Several long, steep ups and downs, compensated by lovely lunch
spot and chance to rest knees. Many nice trails, some fire roads, and lots of good views. Heavy rain cancels, light rain enhances. Back mid-afternoon.Meet: 8:30 a.m. by restrooms in lot at Deer Park in Fairfax. Directions: Directions: Take Fairfax-Bolinas road from far side of Parkade in Fairfax. Bear left at second stop sign, then turn left at next street onto Porteous Ave., follow it right at next corner, then through several more turns, as it narrows, to entrance to Deer Park where road doglegs left. Leader: Richard Riopelle, (415) 925-1816 or: richard_riopelle@hotmail.com (Hiking Section and Marin Group).
June 12. Thursday. 2 Lakes.
A pretty and easy 1A hike around Bon Tempe and Lagunitas lakes. Carpools from Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater) at 9:30 am and/or 5:45. Back by 1:30 or sunset. Share carpool costs. Leader: Richard Watson 415-461-9255; email rgwatson@pacbell.net
June 19. Thursday. Round Sam Taylor Park.
A new easy 1A hike around Sam Taylor State Park with a walk along the river. Carpools from Fairfax Parkade(opposite Fairfax Theater) at 9:30 and or 5:45, back by 1:30 or sunset). Bring a snack. Share carpool costs. Rain cancels. Leader: Richard Watson 415-461-9255; email rgwatson@pacbell.net
June 21, Saturday. Muir Woods Loop 2B Hike.
Join us a walk in the redwoods for Muir Woods 100th year. This is a retake of an earlier trip that was rained out. Cancellation: Any rain cancels. Cost: $3 entrance fee to Muir woods. Meet: 9:30 am Miller Ave. and Locust in Mill Valley.
Leader: Jim Bonsey, (510) 527-5345, or jlbj3@netzero.net.
June 22. Sunday. Hearts Desire Picnic and Hike.
Potluck lunch, swim and sun at Hearts Desire Beach on Tomales Bay, with easy 1A hikes towards ShellBeach and Indian Beach. Bring a dish for 6 to share, plus maybe something to barbecue for yourself. We park by the picnic tables so you can bring fragile dishes. $10 per car State Park entrance fee. Carpools from Fairfax Parkade at 9:30. Back about 5 pm. Share carpool and park entrance cost. Leader: Richard Watson 415-461-9255; email rgwatson@pacbell.net
June 26. Thursday. The Dipsea and Muir Woods.
A 1A hike to The Dipsea and Muir Woods. An easy/moderate hike on the Dipsea Trail and through Muir Woods. Meet 9:30 am or 5.45pm, back by 1.30 or sunset. Meet at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at bus stop) Bring a snack. Share carpool costs. Rain cancels. Leader: Richard Watson 415-461-9255; email rgwatson@pacbell.net
July 3. Thursday. China Camp. On the Bay in San Rafael. (Yes, they still catch shrimp).
An easy 1A hike. Meet at 9:30 or 5:45pm at the Civic CenterPost Office on San Pedro Road in San Rafael. Back by 1:30 or sunset. Share carpool costs. Rain cancels. Leader: Richard Watson 415-461-9255; email rgwatson@pacbell.net
July 6. Sunday. Hike to Stinson Beach.
An easy/moderate 2A hike with great views from Mountain Home to Stinson Beach via the Matt Davis Trail (or Steep Ravine?). Lunch overlooking Stinson Beach. Goof off for a few hours on the beach, and then catch the bus back. We prefer to carpool from Miller and Locust in Mill Valley at 9.00am (at bus stop), share carpooling costs, or meet at Mountain Home Inn at 9:30 (parking limited). Bring $3+ for the 4:14 pm or 6:44 pm StageCoach back from Stinson Beach. Bring lunch and liquids to share, swim suit and towel. Leader: Richard Watson 415-461-9255; email rgwatson@pacbell.net
July 10. Thursday. Point Bonita Lighthouse and Rodeo Beach.
A 1A pretty easy hike from the beach up the hill and back, including the Point Bonita lighthouse and the visitor center. (with a guided tour of the lighthouse by a docent). Carpools from Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at the bus stop) at 9:30am, or on the parking area at the far end of Rodeo beach at 10.15 am. Back by 1:30 pm. Bring a snack. Share carpool cost. Leader: Richard Watson 415-461-9255; email rgwatson@pacbell.net
July 11. Friday. Night Picnic on Ring Mountain.
An easy 1A hike and potluck dinner on top of Ring Mountain in Tiburon. Hike to the top - with 360 degree views - and share the food and drink for 6 hikers that you¹ve carried up. Sunset 7:45 pm. Meet at 5:45 pm at the Ring Mountain trailhead on Paradise Drive just over 1 mile east of the Corte Madera off -ramp from 101, plenty of roadside gravel parking. Rain cancels. Bring warm clothes. A FLASHLIGHT IS A MUST. Leader: Richard Watson 415-461-9255; email rgwatson@pacbell.net
Jul 13 · Sun · 9:00 am · Marin Group · Point Reyes/Inverness Ridge
Point Reyes/Inverness Ridge 2B Hike. Join us on this moderately paced hike (8 mi/1400') through the Bishop pine forest along Inverness Ridge. Great coastal views in clear weather. Bring: Lunch, liquids and appropriate layers. Meet: Fairfax Parkade (across from Fairfax Theater). Carpool: Fairfax Parkade to Pt. Reyes. Leader: Paul Glodis, (510) 665-6158, or pglodis@mindspring.com.
Jul 15 · Tue · 7:00 pm · Marin Group · Outings/Pot Luck Committee Meeting.
Help us plan the Marin group activities for September/October. Bring: A dish to share and something to drink. Meet: Pat Calhoon's home, 129 Mabry Way, San Rafael. Contact: Pat Calhoon, (415) 479-3909.
Jul 19 · Sat · 9:30 am · Marin Group · China Camp
China Camp 1A Hike. Enjoy the beauty of China Camp. Meet: Meet by the China Camp Village. Directions: Take either North San Pedro or South San Pedro road to the tip where the State Park village is located. (San Rafael). Leader: Rita Schroeder, (415) 479-8212.
August 3, Sunday. Scenic Corte Madera Hills 2B Hike.
Description: Mostly steep trails, fire roads, stairs and lanes, on hills and ridges. Good views, nice waterfall and creek if recent rain. Back mid-afternoon. Heavy rain cancels, showers may modify. Meet: 8:30 a.m. by restrooms at near end of tennis courts, across from P.O. on west side of big, green Town Park, about 3/4 mi. west of Hwy 101 in Corte Madera. Directions: Exit 101 at Tamalpais Dr./Paradise Dr. Go west on Tamalpais, turn right on Pixley Ave. at far side of Town Park and take first right into big lot. Leader: Richard Riopelle, (415) 925-1816 or: richard_riopelle@hotmail.com (Hiking Section and Marin Group).
Aug 10 · Sun · 9:30 am · Marin Group
Samuel P. Taylor Park/Bolinas Ridge 3B Hike. A moderately paced summer loop (10 mi/1300') which combines great views of the West Marin landscape from Bolinas ridge and the shady redwoods along Lagunitas creek. Meet: Fairfax Parkade (across from Fairfax Theater). Directions: Lunch, liquids and appropriate layers. Carpool: Fairfax Parkade to the Park. Leader: Paul Glodis, (510) 665-6158, or pglodis@mindspring.com.
Aug 16 · Sat · 9:30 am · Marin Group
Phoenix Lake Loop 2B Hike. Enjoy this nice loop around Phoenix Lake and back to Deer Park. Meet: Fairfax Parkade. Directions: Parking lot in downtown Faifax across from the Movie Theater. Leader: Jim Bonsey, (510) 527-5345, or jlbj3@netzero.net.
Hikes are graded by a number-letter code indicating length and elevation gain: |
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Length of Hike |
Elevation Gain During Hike |
| 1 - up to 6 miles | A - under 1000 feet |
| 2 - 6 to 10 miles | B - 1000 to 2000 feet |
| 3 - 10 to 15 miles | C - 2000 to 3000 feet |
| 4 - 15 to 20 miles | D - 3000 to 4000 feet |
(Example: 3B hikes are 10 to 15 miles with 1000 to 2000 feet elevation gain) |
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Because of insurance liability, the Sierra Club takes no responsibility for organizing, but does encourage voluntary ridesharing. All trips begin and end at the trailhead, not the initial meeting place. Any carpool arrangements are private agreements between the driver and the passengers. Drivers must carry adequate insurance coverage. Riders are expected as a matter of courtesy to reimburse drivers to cover the transportation expenses of the trip. The Chapter does not recommend a reimbursement rate. The IRS estimates that the 2007 cost of operating a car is 60 cents per mile. Drivers and passengers are free to settle on an agreed rate.
