The long anticipated inaugural Jolly Marmot backpacking trip is just around the corner.  The Hikes page has been updated and includes a link to the Trinity Alps Backpacking trip description.

The June hike to Big Basin is cancelled.  I am trying to plan a camping trip for July so, as usual, stay tuned.  Feel free to email me if you are still interested in exploring Big Basin on your own, and I can give you the details.  We will try to work this trip back […]

Finally, as promised, I have posted the hike description for the May 22 Tomales Point Hike.  Go to the Hikes page to find it. Also, I somehow forgot to post the Table Mountain Trip Summary, so now that is up.  Go to the Table Mountain hike description and click on Summary to see pictures. I […]

NOTICE:  The Point Reyes hike has been pushed back to Sunday, May 22.  Sorry for the last minute change.  I will get the hike description up soon in case you cannot make the new date and still really want to go on May 14. If a group still wants to go on the 14th, I would  […]

Okay I am really excited about this.  Check out the new logo for the Jolly Marmots. This will be the official emblem for the club. A HUGE shout out to fellow marmot Noemie Guitter for her outstanding artistry and generosity to spend the time making it.  She came up with the concept and illustrated it from scratch! This […]

The description of the April 2nd hike to Table Mountain has been updated and the trip plan finalized.  Be sure to check out the  description and register for the trip. Why should you go on this hike?  While it is a far drive (especially from the bay area), it promises to be special.  We are […]

Check out the upcoming hike to Sunol Regional Wilderness on March 12th!  You can find a description of the outing by clicking here.  If you are interested you should register for  a spot by scrolling to the bottom of the hike description page and clicking the sign up link. A lot of new hikes are […]

Here is a summary of the proposed 2016 hikes to date. You will find trail descriptions, travel details, and post-hike summaries for each individual trip under Hikes.  Plans change, so be sure to check back frequently.   February          Zimzim falls, Berryessa Snow Mountain March              Sunol Wilderness April                Table Mountain Wildflowers May                 Point Reyes- Tomales Point June                 Big […]