A well-managed trail network from the Pantoll Ranger Station offers hikers and runners a variety of options through Mt Tamalpais State Park. The Alpine, Bootjack, TCC and Stapelveldt trails form a short but varied loop through redwood stands and Douglas fir forests, providing visitors a with compact introduction to local flora and fauna.

Some coastal redwood trees are thought to be older than 2000 years

Great biodiversity exists along this short loop

A wooden bridge aids in crossing Redwood Creek

Douglas Iris grow along the trail

The tallest measured redwood is higher than the Statue of Liberty

Ferns line the trail giving a prehistoric feel to some sections

Tall redwoods block out the sun creating dark tunnels even during mid-day

Although sequoias grow larger in diameter, the redwood grows taller than any living thing