Our Mission Mount The mission of California State Parks is to provide for the health, inspiration and he panorama from education of the people of California by helping T Tamalpais to preserve the state’s extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and the 2,571-foot peak cultural resources, and creating opportunities State Park for high-quality outdoor recreation. is breathtaking. On a clear day, view the Farallon Islands out to

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© 2007 California State Parks (Rev. 2016) N orth of San Francisco’s Golden Gate This was later changed to the Miwok word Conservation Efforts Bridge, Mount Tamalpais State Park rises tamalpais (tam-al-pie-us), which, roughly Over the years, millions have flocked to majestically from the heart of Marin County. translated, means “bay mountain” or the mountain, affectionately called “Mount Mount Tamalpais captures our attention “coast mountain.” Tam,” to relish the spectacular views and with its sweeping hillsides cloaked with Mount Tamalpais Scenic Railway hike its trails. Generations of Mount Tam chaparral-covered ridges, grasslands, and oak Residents of San Francisco, whose population enthusiasts have worked hard to protect woodlands. Deep canyons filled with solemn exploded after the 1848 gold discovery, used the mountain and keep it open to the redwood groves intersect these ridges and Mount Tamalpais for recreational purposes. public. The oldest of these citizen groups slopes to create a diverse environment for a Trails were developed, and a wagon road was is the Tamalpais Conservation Club, wide array of plant and animal species. built to the top of the mountain in 1884. organized in 1912. In 1928 William Kent, an The breathtaking panorama from Mount The Mount Tamalpais Scenic Railway, ardent Marin County conservationist, and Tamalpais’s 2,571-foot peak includes the completed in 1896, carried visitors to the his wife donated 200 acres of land in Steep Farallon Islands 25 miles out to sea, the mountaintop and the Summit Tavern, a Ravine to help create Mount Tamalpais Marin County hills, San Francisco Bay, the hotel and restaurant. The slope from Mill State Park. The park was later enlarged East Bay, and Mount Diablo. Valley to the summit was so steep that through the efforts of several hiking Spring and summer temperatures are the railroad had to negotiate 281 curves, clubs, led by the Tamalpais Conservation warm, with average highs in the 70s and equivalent to 42 complete circles, billing Club. These organizations orchestrated a 80s. Fall and winter can be cool, with itself as the “Crookedest Railroad in the grassroots campaign to purchase additional temperatures in the 50s; fog is common. World.” In the section known as the land for the state park. CULTURAL HISTORY “Double Bow Knot,” the track paralleled itself five times within 200 yards. In Native People 1907 the “gravity car” was designed to The Coast Miwok lived on or near Mount transport visitors from the top of the Tamalpais, staying near water sources mountain to the redwood-filled canyon throughout present-day Marin County. These of Muir Woods. Requiring only gravity Native Californians hunted small animals and a brake, open-air rail cars carried and deer, collected acorns, and gathered passengers down the mountain to flora, marsh plants, and shellfish. They made Muir Woods at an exhilarating 12 mph. baskets and clamshell disk beads, trading The railroad and gravity cars allowed them for locally unobtainable resources, sightseers to travel from Mill Valley to such as high-grade obsidian from Lake the summit, down to the Woods, and County tribes. The Coast Miwok had a rich back to Mill Valley. culture and a complex and intricate language. The Scenic Railway’s famous gravity However, their way of life changed soon after cars were popular until the advent of the arrival of Europeans. the automobile and the construction of In 1770 two explorers, Captain Pedro Fages Ridgecrest Boulevard in 1925. A gravity and Father Juan Crespí, named the mountain car replica is displayed at the Gravity Gravity car on Mount Tam’s La Sierra de Nuestro Padre de San Francisco. Car Barn on East Peak. Scenic Railway, ca. 1900 THE STATE PARK TODAY coralroot, fetid adder’s tongue, and Pacific Animal Life Now one of the oldest and most popular trillium are among the plants that hide in the Raccoons, gray foxes, squirrels, bobcats, units of the California State Park System, deep shade of the forest. coyotes, black-tailed deer, and mountain the park has grown to 6,300 acres. The Redwood Forest lions sometimes roam the slopes. Bears Completely surrounding Muir Woods Mount Tam’s legendary Steep Ravine Trail and elk once wandered the land, but they National Monument, the park is bordered leads hikers along Webb Creek through vanished as a result of hunting and ranching by Marin Municipal Water District land on a stand of tall redwood trees. The sound before the park was established. the north and by the Golden Gate National of rushing water prepares visitors for the Birdwatchers can view more than 150 Recreation Area on the northwest and south. fragrance of damp earth and the sight of species of birds within or very near the park. Red-tailed hawks, northern harriers, NATURAL HISTORY ferns along the creek’s banks. The redwoods form a canopy above the water cascading and turkey vultures soar over the open Geology over the rocks. Alongside the cascade, hikers grasslands by day, while the sounds of great Many people think the 2,571-foot peak is must climb a steep ladder to return to the horned, spotted, barn the remnant of an extinct volcano. However, beginning of this beautiful trail. and screech owls fill the geologists believe that Mount Tamalpais Although the park can be foggy year round, night. The hollow drilling was created due to its location near the some scientists are concerned that increased of pileated, acorn, and San Andreas Fault, one of the world’s most temperatures and decreased fog due to hairy woodpeckers adds active faults. Over time, the mountain has climate change may threaten the survival of to the forest sounds. Along risen from the earth’s crust, while erosion the coast redwoods environment. the coastline, there are has left only solid rock exposed in the numerous oceanic and highest peaks and ridges. intertidal birds to identify. Common rock types here are graywacke Red-tailed hawk (sandstone), shale, greenstone, chert, quartz RECREATION tourmaline, and the easily identified green Hiking — Hikers enjoy more than 60 miles serpentine, California’s official state rock. of park trails, connecting to a 200-mile trail system over land managed by the Marin Plant Life Municipal Water District and the Golden The varied topography and soils of the Gate National Recreation Area. park support a tremendous diversity of Cycling — Road bikers are challenged by plant life. More than 750 plant species can the infamous Seven Sisters climb and the be found in the park. Hikers pass through twisting road to the top. Mountain bikers can open grassland, chaparral, and oak-covered knolls, or they descend through dense enjoy the Coast View and Dias Ridge multi- stands of Douglas-fir and California laurel use trails as well as park fire roads. into deep, fern- and redwood-filled canyons. Day Use — Bootjack, on Panoramic Highway In spring the slopes of Mount Tam east of Pantoll, has picnic tables for up to 50 come alive with the vibrant colors of people, stoves, water, and flush toilets. wildflowers. Hillsides are sprinkled with East Peak summit has picnic tables, an California poppies, lupines, Douglas irises, accessible restroom, and a visitor center goldfields, and shooting stars. Spotted staffed on weekends. a small wood stove, picnic ACCESSIBLE FEATURES table, sleeping platforms, and • The accessible half-mile Verna Dunshee an outdoor barbecue, but Trail at East Peak has fantastic bay views. no running water. Restrooms Accessible tables, restrooms, and drinking and water faucets are nearby. fountains are nearby. Reservations are required. • Spectacular vistas may also be seen from The Alice Eastwood an accessible .4-mile portion of the Old Group Camp, located on the Mine Trail from Pantoll Station and .25 Panoramic Highway near the miles of the McKennan Trail. Mountain Home Inn, has two • Pantoll and Bootjack each have accessible sites for organized groups of camping, restrooms, and parking. 25 to 50 people. Both sites • Cabin #1 and environmental campsite #7 Spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay area can have tables, grills, and a at Steep Ravine are accessible. be seen from the Verna Dunshee Trail near East Peak. large tent spot. • The Mountain Theater has a wheelchair Frank Valley Group Horse Mountain Theater — The 3,750-seat Camp, on Muir Woods Road about one mile platform on the right side of the theater. Mountain Theater, officially named the north of Hwy. 1 at Muir Beach, has tables, • The Mountain Play Association offers Cushing Memorial Amphitheatre, was built fire rings, drinking water, pit toilets, horse signed performances and descriptive of natural stone in the 1930s by the Civilian troughs, and corrals for up to 12 horses. services during the first three play Conservation Corps at Steep Ravine. Visit www.parks.ca.gov/mttamalpais or performances each season. For more Each spring since 1913, the Mountain call (800) 444-7275 for campground and cabin information, call the Mountain Play Play Association theatrical company has reservation information. Reservations may be Association at (415) 383-1100. presented outdoor productions of Broadway made seven months in advance. musicals. For dates and reservations of INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS Mountain Theater performances, contact the At East Peak, a visitor center and recreated Mountain Play Association at (415) 383-1100. Gravity Car Barn are open as volunteer To hold special events in the park, see the staffing allows. At the Mountain Theater, park event application at www.parks.ca.gov. free astronomy programs with telescope Camping — Bootjack and Pantoll viewings take place on select Saturday campgrounds, on Panoramic Highway, each nights April through October. Elsewhere on have 15 first-come, first-served sites about 100 the mountain, guided hikes are offered year yards from the parking area. Both campsites round. Visit www.parks.ca.gov/mttamalpais offer drinking water, firewood, and restrooms or www.friendsofmttam.org for details and with flush toilets. There are no showers. links to interpretive programs and events, Rocky Point /Steep Ravine Environmental such as free guided weekend and moonlight Campground, on a marine terrace one mile hikes. Inquire at the Pantoll Ranger Kiosk south of Stinson Beach, has seven primitive about self-guided hikes and ranger-led sites and nine rustic cabins. Each cabin has programs for schools and other groups. 400

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