From Panoramic Highway near Mountain Home this is a great trail to descend into Muir Woods from the backside (and for free😉).
To continue along a spectacular all-day loop through the most impressive trails on the Pacific side of Mount Tam and Stinson Beach check out komoot.de/tour/7916366

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October 5, 2025

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Best routes to Ocean View Trail meets Panoramic Trail

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1. Canopy View, Redwood, Sun, and Dipsea Trail Loop

7.63km

02:25

300m

Hike the 4.7-mile Canopy View, Redwood, Sun, and Dipsea Trail Loop through redwood forests, open hills, and scenic creeks in Muir Woods.

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2. Canopy View and Redwood Trail Loop

7.09km

02:18

300m

290m

Hike the moderate 4.4-mile Canopy View and Redwood Trail Loop in Muir Woods, gaining 975 feet through ancient redwoods and lush forest.

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3. Dipsea and Ben Johnson Trail Loop

13.6km

04:18

550m

Hike the moderate Dipsea and Ben Johnson Trail Loop for 8.4 miles through redwood forests, past the iconic Dipsea stairs, and to ocean views

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Elevation 270 m

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Location: Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, Marin County, California, United States

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Muir Woods National Monument entrance

Redwood Slice of Tree Ring History

United Nations Theodore D Roosevelt memorial

Bare Knoll

Old Railroad Grade Trail (upper half) — Mt Tam

Dipsea Trail from Stinson To Steep Ravine Trail

Phoenix Lake, Dibley / Shaver Grade Rd Trail Junction

Nora Trail

Old Mine Trail (lower) 🌲

Hogback Fire Rd / Panoramic View / Gravity Car Trailheads

Coyote Ridge Summit

Golden Gate Bridge Overlook Battery Spencer

Ocean View Trail meets Panoramic Trail

1. Canopy View, Redwood, Sun, and Dipsea Trail Loop

2. Canopy View and Redwood Trail Loop

3. Dipsea and Ben Johnson Trail Loop

Other Popular Places to Check Out

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