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 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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