Dias Ridge Trail

Overview

From way atop the hill where Highway One and the Panoramic Highway intersect, there is a parking lot just past the big sharp turn. Hop on that trail going west and you'll start your descent to the coast and Muir Beach, right across from the Pelican Inn. Dont mistakenly take the trail to the right that descends into Muir Woods, unless that is your intended destination.\n\nAs one would expect when facing west, the views will be absolutely stunning. See if you can detect the Farallon Islands, and the tankers and cargo ships. Look northward and you'll see Duxbury Reef and even Point Reyes. This is all downhill with the steepest portion being near the bottom before the Pelican Inn. Save some energy for the return trip if you go east to west!

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View from the top looking at surfers scrambling to get over this set wave at Muir Beach.

View from the top looking at surfers scrambling to get over this set wave at Muir Beach.

This part of the Dias Ridge Trail leads to the peak, just before you start your descent. Look for the line of dead pines and you'll be past the half way point. All downhill from here on the west direction.

This part of the Dias Ridge Trail leads to the peak, just before you start your descent. Look for the line of dead pines and you'll be past the half way point. All downhill from here on the west direction.

View of ocean from trail

View of ocean from trail

Lower portion of Diaz Ridge Trail with Muir Beach in the background.

Lower portion of Diaz Ridge Trail with Muir Beach in the background.

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