Viewpoint

Mount Tamalpais East Peak

Mill Valley, California

Drive nearly to the summit for a view across the Bay, the Pacific and the Sierra on clear days.

Cost
Paid
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
60 min
Mount Tamalpais East Peak
Richard Wood · CC BY-SA 3.0

Mount Tamalpais is the Bay Area's local mountain. A road climbs close to East Peak, with a short walk to the fire lookout and a panorama of the whole region. Pantoll and Rock Spring trailheads give longer options.

Good to know

  • Check for fog first, clear days are best
  • Short steep path from the car park to the top
  • Winter can bring rare snow
Best time
Clear morning
Getting there
Sealed twisty road, small car park
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Toilets

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

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