Steep Ravine Trail to Pantoll (1.5 miles)Īs the Steep Ravine Trail gradually climbs, the scenery becomes more and more grand. Take the latter option, leaving the Dipsea Loop for another day (see here). Just beyond, hikers reach another junction: the Dipsea Trail continues right, across a wooden bridge, while the Steep Ravine Trail heads left. At 1.25 miles, the Dipsea Trail skirts the banks of Webb Creek, the primary sculptor of Steep Ravine.

( Note: Turning right at the second junction leads ½ mile to Highway 1 and the Rocky Point Campground.) The riparian landscape is choked with trees and shrubs, including Douglas firs, tanoaks, and canyon/coast live oaks. Stay right at the junction at 1.1 miles, then left at the next, as the route descends into Steep Ravine. Climb a series of stone staircases before emerging out into the open again at about 4/10 mile.ĭipsea Trail, heading toward Steep Ravine The steadily climbing path weaves amid grasslands, then wily oak-bay woodlands where the soil is blanketed with ferns. Views of the Pacific Ocean are limited for now, but they improve after crossing Panoramic Highway in 1/10 mile. The Dipsea Trailhead is situated at the junction of Shoreline Highway (Highway 1) and Willow Camp Way (see here), marked with one of the Mount Tamalpais State Park’s excellent signs.ĭipsea Trail to Steep Ravine Trail (1.25 miles)Īfter ascending a set of wooden steps, the Dipsea Trail briefly levels off amid thick coastal scrub, with a grove of pine trees just ahead. The preferred route begins with a short stretch on the Dipsea Trail before ascending the Steep Ravine Trail to Pantoll before returning via the Matt Davis Trail. Park on the streets in town or, if you prefer, at the Stinson Beach parking area, and walk to the trailhead. However, the latter is much preferred, as one gets to start with the climbing before ending with a long and steady downhill and an oceanside meal or snack in town. One can start this moderately strenuous hike at either the Pantoll Ranger Station in Mount Tamalpais State Park or down in the seaside town of Stinson Beach. Map of Steep Ravine – Matt Davis Trail Loop, Mount Tamalpais State Park, adapted from.

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