Hiking Mt. Tam

The view from West Point Inn

The fog came rolling in and covered the Golden Gate Bridge

My Father-In Law Takes in the view

I love Weekend Sherpa and their constant supply of amazing outdoor information for the SF Bay Area. A few weeks ago we took the Mt. Tam hike up to West Point Inn. We saw breath taking vistas and panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the city of San Francisco. Basically, it was the most beautiful hike I have been on in a while. We parked at Pantoll Camp grounds. There was an $8 fee for parking in the lot or it was free if you parked on the street. We started our hike from Pantoll and did a moderate climb up to the West Point Inn where we got a drink, took a breather, and ate a snack while looking out onto some of the ocean and city. Completely worth the hour and half drive! We plugged Emory into the baby backpack and put a big sun hat on him and he was perfectly content for the entire trek. I hope to return to Mt. Tam soon!

Weekend Outdoor Adventure- Brionees Regional Park

Me and Emory taking in the view

Looking for an easy outdoor adventure this weekend? Well, grab the baby carrier of your choice (I prefer the KidsKelty  backpack) and get ready for a lovely stroll through the rolling hills of Briones Regional Park on the Orinda side.

Me and my sis. Look, you can see my phone!

Make sure to bring water and hats for you and your babes as there isn't much tree covereage, but this time of year the weather is so beautiful that you will enjoy the ample amounts of sun.

The entrance to this section of the park is off Bear Creek Road in Orinda just off of highway 24. You will turn into the park and there may be a $5 parking fee on weekends, free during the weekday. Park in the non-paved parking lot, or in the paved one if you don't mind adding an additional few minutes to your hike. Start your hike on the side that is towards the archery range. Once on the path stay left to continue onto the trail and bypass the archery area.

Mind you there are some cows wandering about, so beware for road apples. The cows are sweet and won't trouble you at all. Keep an eye out for red-tailed hawks and wood peckers!

This is what a real hiker looks like

Enjoy your hike! Let us know how it went.

Julia