Mt. Tamalpais East Peak
Distance
7.1 mi
Elevation gain
1,640 ft
Duration
3–4 hrs
Surface
Dirt singletrack, fire road
✗ No dogs permitted
About this hike
Mount Tamalpais dominates the Marin skyline at 2,571 feet. The East Peak loop via the Hoo-Koo-E-Koo and Eldridge Grade trails winds through Douglas fir and chaparral with sweeping coastal views — Stinson Beach, the Pacific, and the Golden Gate on clear days. Quieter and more varied than Mission Peak.
Highlights
- ✦Coastal fog rolling over the ridgeline in the morning
- ✦Views of the Pacific Ocean, Stinson Beach, and the Golden Gate
- ✦Old-growth Douglas fir in the north-facing drainages
- ✦Historic East Peak fire lookout station
Practical tips
- →Dogs are not permitted in Mt. Tamalpais State Park; leave them home
- →Trail conditions can be muddy November through March
- →Pick up the Pantoll Ranger Station map — trails are dense and well-signed but complex
- →Combine with a post-hike stop in Mill Valley for a worthwhile lunch