Dipsea Trail

Overview

The trail starts with 688 stairs as the trail leaves Mill Valley. After crossing Muir Woods Rd, the trail begins climbing fairly steeply up Mt. Tam on a sometimes rooty singletrack. The climb tops out on Cardiac Hill at a four-way intersection. Continue straight as the woods are left behind and the sky opens in front of you. Climb for awhile longer and then the trail will begin to roll, not gently but overall down nonetheless. <br><br>The trail enters the woods for section followed by a long set of downhill stairs before you cross a bridge and head left. The trail climbs steeply and then, once again, begins rolling. Finally, the trail will cross Panoramic Highway, continue a short distance more before the final set of stairs leading to Shoreline Highway.

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Photos

Beautiful day for a run.

Beautiful day for a run.

Bombing down Dipsea Trail

Bombing down Dipsea Trail

Morning spider web.

Morning spider web.

Fire damage along the Dipsea Trail.

Fire damage along the Dipsea Trail.

Just up the hill from Stinson Beach, you'll find this lush landscape on the Dipsea Trail.

Just up the hill from Stinson Beach, you'll find this lush landscape on the Dipsea Trail.

The last set of stairs before Panoramic. Twisty steep drop through the ferns and canyon oaks.

The last set of stairs before Panoramic. Twisty steep drop through the ferns and canyon oaks.

Coastal view from Dipsea Trail

Coastal view from Dipsea Trail

Dip Sea Trail Pine and Coastal Live Oak. The fog that rolls in here is amazing!

Dip Sea Trail Pine and Coastal Live Oak. The fog that rolls in here is amazing!

Best Picnic spot! Dip Sea Trail and Deer Park fireroad intersection.

Best Picnic spot! Dip Sea Trail and Deer Park fireroad intersection.

Muir Woods

Muir Woods

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