O'Roarke's Bench
This is a nice hike up on Mt. Tam in Marin.
Park at Pantoll, or just across the road in the free area instead of spending money on parking. If you park across the street, be aware that the sign says they lock the gate at sundown so be back by then or else. Whern you get to O'Roarkes Bench it has a fantastic view of the Pacific Ocean. It would be really great to sit here and watch the sun go down. I parked for free though and they close that gate at sundown so I can't stay to watch it or I'll be locked in. |
Directions:Take Hwy 1 up the coast until you get to the Panaramic Hwy.
Go up the Panaramic Hwy until you get to the Pantoll parking area. Park here for a fee or across the street for free. WARNING: They close the gate acrtoss the street at sundown. The HikeFrom the Pantoll parking area the hike starts right across the street.
There are multiple routes. Get a free map from the ranger station right there. I took the route that winds through the Amphitheater, but lots of the route is open meadows so you shouldn't get lost. O'Roarkes Bench is across from the Rock Springs Trailhead and parking lot. |