Afternoon Guided Hike: A Lovely Loop

Early spring is a stunning time on Mt Tam! Water is still flowing, everything is so green, and a wide variety of seasonal wildflowers are in bloom. This loop hike on Matt Davis and Troop 80 will take in these delights as it crosses the same creeks twice and goes in and out of chaparral and redwood forest ecosystems.

 

Meeting location: Mountain Home Parking Lot (across from 810 Panoramic Highway).

 

Hike description: Moderate to slightly strenuous loop hike traversing Hogback Fire Road, Matt Davis Trail, Bootjack Trail, Troop 80 Trail, and Alice Eastwood Road. Total distance is about 5 miles, with about 800 feet of elevation change (the difference between the highest and lowest points on the route is less than 700 feet, but there are some additional slight ups and downs between these points).

 

Additional information: Trail are rugged and rocky in spots, so please choose footwear accordingly. Weather conditions may be changeable, so please dress in layers. There are restrooms and water fountains at or near the trailhead and along the route. Participants should still carry their own water. Snacks are recommended. Pets other than service animals are not allowed on this hike.