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Steep Ravine Trail – Rock Spring Trailhead loop from Stinson Beach

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Steep Ravine Trail – Rock Spring Trailhead loop from Stinson Beach

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Steep Ravine Trail – Rock Spring Trailhead loop from Stinson Beach

04:56

15.1km

700m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Stinson Beach (GGNRA)

Mount Tamalpais State Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1

534 m

Dipsea Trail: Panoramic Highway Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

There is a dirt parking lot here on the side of the Panoramic Highway. You can venture the 0.3 miles down to Stinson Beach, or begin a scenic climb up toward Mount Tamalpais via the Dipsea Trail's beautiful, rolling packed dirt singletrack.

Tip by

2

1.35 km

View of Stinson Beach from the Dipsea Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

When finally emerging from the forested trails the view opens up to the Pacific Ocean, with a couple of opportunities to see the crescent shaped Stinson Beach below.

Tip by

3

2.08 km

Lookout to the Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this spot on the Panoramic Highway near a parking pullout and access to the Dispea Trail via a fire road, you get fantastic, sweeping views of the Bay and surrounding area. This is a great spot to snap a few photos before diving into your hike.

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4

2.47 km

Steep Ravine Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

As the name suggests, this pittoresque trail leads along a sometimes raging stream through a narrow, well-shaded and lush canyon from Stinson toward Pantoll.

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5

5.27 km

Old Mine Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Old Mine Trail is a scenic trail that takes hikers down a ridge line where you can see amazing views of San Francisco Bay and ocean. There are plenty of birds, wildlife, and wildflowers to see along the way!

Tip by

6

6.92 km

Rock Spring Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The Rock Spring Trailhead offers picnic tables, good parking, and bathroom facilities. Open 24 hours, this trailhead is frequently used for quick access to the Rock Springs Trail, making it a convenient trailhead.

Tip by

7

9.49 km

Laurel Dell Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Below these main falls are several more cataracts along the trail, impressive mostly after rains

Tip by

8

11.8 km

Willow Camp Fire Road Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Steep trail with dramatic coastal views of Stinson Beach leading almost straight up out of residential street Avenida Farralone.

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B

15.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.83 km

4.78 km

1.05 km

240 m

155 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.52 km

5.54 km

2.14 km

697 m

166 m

< 100 m

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