The East Peak of Mount Tamalpais has always been Marin’s calling card. We look up to it throughout much of Marin and the North Bay Area. The Verna Dunshee Trail allows you to look down on those areas, rather than up. The trail circles East Peak in an easy .7 miles and offers a commanding […]
The East Peak of Mount Tamalpais has always been Marin’s calling card. We look up to it throughout much of Marin and the North Bay Area. The Verna Dunshee Trail allows you to look down on those areas, rather than up. The trail circles East Peak in an easy .7 miles and offers a commanding […]
For my initial column, I have chosen a hike that has it all: lake, creek, mountain, forest, clearings, and sometimes interesting wildlife. The Lake Lagunitas hike with Mount Tamalpais above and forest all around feels like the Sierra. For those seeking beautiful panoramic views, you can extend the hike with a steep climb to the […]
This past year has involved a series of injuries in our family that have left us on group outings looking for trails that we can all navigate successfully. On a recent August weekend, we looked for the millionth time at Mount Tamalpais and decided that the 0.7-mile Verna Dunshee Loop trail around the east peak […]
This past year has involved a series of injuries in our family that have left us on group outings looking for trails that we can all navigate successfully. On a recent August weekend, we looked for the millionth time at Mount Tamalpais and decided that the 0.7-mile Verna Dunshee Loop trail around the east peak […]