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X-WR-CALNAME:MOUNT TAMALPAIS SUMMIT VIA CATARACT FALLS HIKE 13mi. 2500
	+Ft. in San Francisco at Postal code 94611\, United States - Eventful
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DTSTART:20090110T090000
DTSTAMP:20081208T073717Z
SUMMARY:MOUNT TAMALPAIS SUMMIT VIA CATARACT FALLS HIKE 13mi. 2500+Ft.
DESCRIPTION:  THIS AWESOME HIKE\, in the most remote section of Mt. Ta
	malpais\, is reserved for CONDITIONED hikers wanting a STRENUOUS day o
	f spectacular hiking! This hike offers intimacy with Mount Tam's large
	st lake (Alpine Lake) and then climbs in a mixed forest to a series of
	 cascades (Cataract Falls) that charge down a rocky and wooded canyon.
	 Comprised of a mix of open grassland\, steep canyons\, and hardwood f
	orests\, Mount Tamalpais is home to an impressive twelve species of oa
	ks\, including hybrids. We'll pass by several of these along this vari
	ed walk in wild woods. Farther on\, visit a famous outdoor theater and
	 a historic old inn before gawking at unsurpassed views of S.F. Bay an
	d San Pablo Bay from atop East Peak! HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Views of Alpi
	ne\, Lagunitas & Bon Tempe Lakes\; Cataract Trail with striking views 
	of Cataract Falls\; Trails passing High Marsh\, Willow & Azalea Meadow
	s\, Hidden Lake and More! HIKE DETAILS: Start time: 9 A.M. Distance: 1
	3 Miles Elevation: 2300+ft. Difficulty: VERY STRENUOUS due to DISTANCE
	/ELEVATION GAINS. Hike Time: 6+ Hrs. Parking Fee: None Dogs: Sorry\, N
	ot Allowed on this hike. Guests: Members only. WHAT TO BRING: Sturdy h
	iking boots/shoes\, day-pack\, water\, camera\, snacks\, fleece\, jack
	et. Cold weather gear (rain/wind protection)\, gloves\, hat. Cataract 
	Falls Photo Bay Area Hiker Related Info Google Map DIRECTIONS: Take Hw
	y #101 to San Rafael\, and take the Sir Francis Drake Blvd. exit. Driv
	e 6 miles to Fairfax\, and turn left on Pacheco Rd. (may be unsigned\,
	 there is a sign saying "Fairfax" at intersection). Take an immediate 
	right on Broadway\, then first left on Bolinas Rd. Drive 7.8 miles to 
	Alpine Lake\, and park at the hairpin turn just after crossing the dam
	. Parking is limited\, find a parking spot somewhere off the narrow ro
	ad\, in the pullouts along the turn. The trailhead is on the left at t
	he hairpin turn. Lat/Long: 37.93242N\, 122.63392W PLEASE NOTE: The 7.8
	 miles on Fairfax/Bolinas Rd. is slow and winding\, make sure to give 
	yourself plenty of time to arrive on time and find roadside parking. R
	ESPONSIBILITY: Please be aware that we expect you to take responsibili
	ty for your safety while we are out on the trails. This means arriving
	 ON TIME to leave with the group\, being prepared with adequate hiking
	 gear\, waiver form\, hike fee and making sure the difficulty level of
	 the event IS NOT beyond the limits of your health & conditioning. In 
	addition\, please show COURTESY to fellow members by changing your **Y
	ES* RSVP to a **NO** if your plans change. **IMPORTANT** Members who r
	egularly sign-up for events\, but who DO NOT show-up\, may be removed 
	from the list\, to make room for more reliable members. We understand 
	that your "Yes" RSVP to this event means you accept this.\n
LOCATION:Postal code 94611\, United States @ Oakland, California 94611
	 United States
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URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-016995956-9
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