Confirm the exact jurisdiction and current rules.
Mount Tam includes areas managed by different agencies, and rules can change by site, group size, fire conditions, and activity. Use the official agency for the specific ceremony point rather than relying on a general Mount Tam guide.
Plan the parking and walk for every guest.
A short distance on a map may include uneven ground, darkness, wind, or limited roadside parking. Describe the route honestly and keep the ceremony accessible to the least mobile person invited.
Expect the view to change.
Fog can erase distance and create its own atmosphere; wind can affect sound, clothing, and comfort. Choose a place you value as landscape even when the horizon disappears.
Keep the mountain chapter focused.
One ceremony area and a short walk can show more of the place than driving between overlooks. Move to dinner, home, or another chapter when the light or weather closes rather than forcing the route.
