- Distance: 11 miles
- Elevation gain: 1,200 ft
- Duration: 6-7 hours
- Start: Rock Spring Trailhead
- Difficulty: moderate to challenging
- Season: all year
If you are from San Francisco and want to go on a spontaneous hiking trip just outside the city, Mount Tam is waiting for you! Walk uphill through blooming flowers and catch glimpses of friendly animals like birds and lizards. On the top you will be rewarded with stunning views of the bay and the ocean.
This hike is great for people from San Francisco.
For more information, please have a look at the Mount Tamalpais State Park website.
Have you heard from the American pilgrims association? They offer guided training hikes as well.