Mount Tam via Collier Trail

You can pick up the trail at the picnic area on the right side of the lake. The right after the second creek is where you should look once you're around the lake. You will see a sign for the Collier Spring Trail at the first creek. The trail is a lot of fun. There are a number of places where you need to grab onto rocks with your hands. You have a couple choices when you arrive at Collier Spring. You can either go straight up to the Pantoll Road or you can take the Internal trail that leads to the Middle Peak Road parking lot. The East peak parking lot can be reached from Inspiration Point.