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Summary: The hike begins along the Dipsea Trail at Stinson Beach. It climbs gradually with many ocean views until you reach its' junction with the Steep Ravine Trail. From here it climbs 1000 ft. to Pantoll ranger station in 1.5 miles. It may seem difficult and steep, but we did not find it too bad. There are two significant waterfalls along Webb Creek in Steep Ravine. The upper one is interesting because you have to climb up the waterfall via a 10 ft. high ladder. These waterfalls are best seen in the winter or early spring months, after there has been a lot of rain. Once at Pantoll, cross the highway and head back down to Stinson Beach via the Matt Davis trail. You will find more great ocean views on this trail. Many people like to do this hike in the reverse direction, going up Matt Davis trail and down Steep Ravine. But the Matt Davis trail is longer (4 miles) and it is all up hill if you go this way. We think it is easier to go up Steep Ravine. Trailhead: Take Hwy 101 to the Hwy 1 Mill Valley / Stinson Beach exit. Follow Hwy 1 for 12 miles to the Panoramic Hwy just before Stinson Beach. Turn right onto Panoramic Hwy and park at the Dipsea trailhead parking area on the left side of the road. (Lat:37.89611 Lon:-122.63671) Trail Guides for Dipsea - Steep Ravine - Matt Davis loop: 101 Great Hikes of the San Francisco Bay Area by Ann Marie Brown (Foghorn Outdoors) Best Seasons: Spring, Winter, User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: Mt. Tamalpais State Park, (415) 388-2070 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Leon Turnbull, who has posted 18 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Page 1 of 2 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Pey on 12/31/2007 Breath Taking, One of the best hikes ever! The scenery change is amazing, your surrounded by lush trees and water falls and end up over looking the Pacific Ocean.
Reviewed by Karen H. on 7/24/2007 I think this is a great hike to take during the summer months. We hiked this on 7/21/07 and it was a beautiful, clear, 75 degree day. Of course, you never know what the fog is going to do, but sometimes you luck out and the fog lifts by 12:00 noon. I love the contrast between the moist, mossy, green, ancient wooded trails, with the sunny, dry golden grassy hills that you come out on after the Steep Ravine trail. The views are to die for!! The heat is tolerable on the first & last part of the trail.
Reviewed by Will Stallard on 6/21/2007 One of my favorite Bay Area hikes, and one I never get tired of. For those wanting a more strenuous hike, it's possible to extend the route by taking one of the many other trails from the Pantoll ranger station.
Reviewed by LMR on 4/11/2007 This is our all time favorite hike, we do it regularly. We find we like it better starting from the top at the Ranger Station and working our way down to have lunch on the beach and then hike back up. Take your kids, your friends, strangers and do this one. Beautiful waterfalls, forests and views, spectacular. 
Reviewed by KRJ on 6/13/2006 Excellent trail for beginner hikers like us! It was easy to find and provided a dramatic change from the everyday chaos. Be sure to have some good gripping shoes and drinking water. There definitely are cooler and damper areas, so a sweater isn't a bad idea at this time. Everything is just beautiful. Definitely memorable.
Reviewed by LVedar on 12/29/2005 I've done the Matt Davis, Dipsea, and Steep Ravine loop 5 times now, and have never gotten tired of it. Simply one of the most enjoyable trails to hike. You get a wonderful mix of open space, woods, creeks, waterfalls, and of course, the ocean. It's been raining a lot lately so it's a great time to go. Well, what are you waiting for? Go! Go!! Go!!!
Reviewed by mtngoater on 7/24/2005 Great day hike! I started the trail from the Bootjack parking area, hiked to Pantoll then down the Dipsea Trail, then back. There were some very cool and damp areas, a 10' ladder, and many ferns.
Reviewed by d. e. on 7/21/2005 Best hike I ever took. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: California Hiking, California Trails, California Hikes, Marin County Hiking, Marin County Trails, Marin County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||