Self-guided forest hikes around Mt. Tamalpais

Walk and learn under the trees

Tam Van at Rock Spring Trailhead

Monica Stafford / Parks Conservancy

Forest and woodland comprise over a third of Marin County and provide us with clean air, drinking water, recreational opportunities, habitat for diverse species, and more. They also have significant cultural value.

Today, forests face threats such as diseases, introduced weeds, fire exclusion, human-caused climate change, and more.

These self-guided tours are chance to experience special places in a new way, while learning what they need to thrive and how our work helps. Each discusses what a healthy forest looks like at different places, ways our One Tam partnership is working to improve forest health, and what we're learning along the way.

To access the tours, view them online or download a copy from the links below. Visit the Tam Van to pick up a copy.

What is a Healthy Forest?

3 people on a path looking at trees in a forest.

Our first tour takes us around Lake Lagunitas, Mt. Tamalpais for a glimpse into efforts to restore forests. Take a walk through the different habitats along this trail to learn what’s stressing our forests, and which tools are being used in this area to care for them. All while enjoying lakeside views and the wildlife that thrive here!

This walk starts in the Lake Lagunitas parking lot and leads you counterclockwise around the lake. Get updated information about visiting the Mt. Tamalpais Watershed.

A (Virtual) Walk in the Woods | Length: 1.7 to 2.6-mile loop | Elevation: 394 ft