Park
Dipsea Trail Head
31 locals recommend,
Why locals recommend it
This famous 7.4-mile trail that runs from downtown Mill Valley to Stinson Beach is home to the oldest trail race in the United States. It takes you up the famous Dipsea stairs, down through the redwoods of Muir Woods, and provides spectacular views across the Pacific, the entire Marin Headlands, and the west peak of Mount Tamalpais. They’ve recently put a water fountain along the aptly named Cardiac portion of the trail, which is very useful when you’re on a long run up there.
Tips from locals
This trailhead takes you through beautiful wildflower meadows and waterfalls, plus affords great views of Stinson and Bolinas.
About a 25 mins walk to the top of the steps and a gorgeous view of the valley.
Forests, fern forests, streams, small waterfalls - just beautiful! It is a bit of a hike - and if you are not a fairly strong hiker, you may need to rest along the way. At one point, you'll need to climb up a short ladder to continue on the trail. You may want to bring a picnic lunch as there were great places to sit (on a fallen log or a rock overlooking the stream) and look at the scenery.
Forests, fern forests, streams, small waterfalls - just beautiful! It is a bit of a hike - and if you are not a fairly strong hiker, you may need to rest along the way. At one point, you'll need to climb up a short ladder to continue on the trail. You may want to bring a picnic lunch as there were g…
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Location
98 Cascade Way
Mill Valley, CA