From mountains to sea, Tamalpais to Tomales, the view from the top of Mount Barnabe brings West Marin together. 8 to 10 miles and 1600' of climbing. Steep in places. No dogs.
Oakwood Valley Trail, a little known trail in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, offers shelter and sun. It explores Oakwood Valley and more while flirting with the fogbank. About 6 miles. Dogs are welcome on Oakwood Valley Trail, but not elsewhere
Family friendly riding winds through 700 acres of park including wildlife ponds and an amazing skate park.
A four mile (or longer) hike though several old camps (now picnic areas), a large high meadow, and culminating atop Tam's West Peak at the old Mill Valley Air Force Station for fantastic views all around. Dogs on leash OK.
Explore the south side of Mt. Tam and find an old navy plane wreck on this four mile loop hike from Mountain Home Inn. Dogs on leash welcome.
Despite an exciting win over Oakland South in its opening game, the team of 13- and 14-year-olds needs a win Tuesday night in Benicia to earn a rematch with Petaluma in the finals.
Narrow trails and adventurous hiking near Pine Mountain. Five miles of rough terrain. Great views, streams, and wildflowers. Dogs on leash.
Twin Cities Junior Division All-Star Sarah Ihnken plans to try out for baseball at Marin Catholic next season, something Mike Terry and Mike Wills believe she might do successfully ... for a while.
The Little League's 13- and 14-year-old All-Stars end a perfect tournament with a near-perfect pitching performance; meanwhile, the Mill Valley 9-10 team falls in the district semifinals.
Juniors are paced by Mason Collins while the 9-10 All-Stars also won Saturday and advanced to Monday's semifinals; two other local teams suffered season-ending losses, one after having won its tournament opener.
Local kids and adults participate in a variety of summer activities, from Tam Valley concerts to recreation at Tam High.
Bill Lampl's 11-12 squad needs a last-night upset to survive pool play, enters quarterfinals Saturday; the unbeaten Junior Division stars are top-seeded headed into the semifinals at Alto Field.
Devil's Gulch in Samuel P. Taylor State Park is an easy hike in the cool woods along a creek to a waterfall. There is an optional strenuous hike to Mt. Barnabe fire lookout. Great place for a family outing. No dogs or bicycles.
A 14-1 baseball win over previously undefeated Dixie-Terra Linda stamps the Mill Valley Little Leaguers as the team to beat in single-elimination play; the 10-11 All-Stars also are rolling.
Tennis has a long, storied history in Mill Valley, and these courts have been one of the centerpieces of the sport here.
Moderate to easy three-mile round trip hike, bike or run. Mostly Flat. No Dogs.
Mill Valley resident, who was married to fellow Dipsea vet Eve Pell, was the leader of the Tamalpa Runners Mens Vets Racing Team.
After a short holiday break, Boyle Park will again be alive with the four squads representing the Mill Valley Little League going for district titles against competition from Marin and San Francisco.
The Tam District employees are selected for prestigious honors for their contributions to interscholastic sports as well as their high scores on exams taken in May.
Dipsea Race winner is the top finisher of the Double Dipsea, topping Alex Varner of San Rafael.
Moderate hike or bike ride through mixed forest next to San Pablo Bay. Six or seven miles. No dogs.
The 60-year-old has made her mark on the race's record book, but one goal remains: To hit the tape hand-in-hand with her 64-year-old husband Roy someday.
Senior is one of four Red-tailed Hawks to earn all-league distinction, joining second-teamers Tucker Nichols and Chris Byrns and Honorable Mention choice Ethan Young.
State cross country champ and NCS 1,600-meter winner joins fellow Tam High senior Hannah Berman among five seniors honored by the Dipsea Race Foundation.
We camped out at the start line Sunday morning to get a glimpse at some of the illustrious competitors. Paul Berensmeier's video of the top 100 finisher provided the perfect bookend. Dean Lyons chips in with a video from the 7-mile mark.
Jamie Rivers outlasts 71-year-old Hans Schmid in the time-handicapped 7.5-mile trail race from Mill Valley to Stinson Beach.
From the jovial start line to the brutal Dipsea stairs to the finish in Stinson Beach, we've got you covered with loads of photos of competitors of all ages.
Longtime Mill Valley residents used to watch the race; now they're very much a part of it, a competition that began when Peggy Davis outfinished husband Larry last year.
Red-tailed Hawks sophomore standout nabs Honorable Mention, while Branson senior garners a spot on the first team in the Marin County Athletic League's annual awards balloting.
Gina lost her brother to cancer 11 years ago, and now runs the Dipsea and to "Paul's Pole" in his honor.
Easy to Moderate hike through lush forest to vist 3 sheltered beaches. 2 to 5 miles. Great for Families. No Dogs.
The Central Park runner in the Dipsea t-shirt returns to California this week to catch up with icon Russ Kiernan ... and to add to his collection of universally popular running gear.
Five Red-tailed Hawks earn distinctions on the annual coaches as Olivia Trombadore, Aria Pogni and Rebecca Fong also claim honors.
Be like a Portlander and just get out there, weather be damned. This 6 mile loop is a great way to get on skinny, tough mountain trails from Phoenix Lake. Pedestrians only, dogs on leash OK.
MCAL Playoffs champ Tam also places Storie Ledger and Nicole Henderson on the all-league first team, while Caitlin Firmage earns an Honorable Mention distinction.
The NCS boys 1,600-meter champ and the 200-meter runner-up among the girls will have to be at their best in Clovis this weekend to make the finals at the prestigious meet.
A variety of options await riders of any skill at the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Lacrosse stars Brian Scott and Travis Parker and tennis standout Zak Bohegian honored by the league again in 2011; four other Red-tailed Hawks also earn first-team distinctions.
Terra Linda, the only visiting team to win on the Hawks' field this season, is Friday's very familiar opponent as Tam looks to improve upon last year's runner-up finish.
Enjoy the cool glades of King Mountain. About 3.5 miles. No bikes on single track. Dogs welcome.