The Stinson Tree 🌳 loop from Stinson Beach

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The Stinson Tree 🌳 loop from Stinson Beach

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The Stinson Tree 🌳 loop from Stinson Beach

01:24

4.47km

180m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Stinson Beach (GGNRA)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

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 …

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2.13 km

The Stinson Tree 🌳

Highlight • Natural Monument

Relatively young but well developing (invasive) Eucalyptus Tree in a commanding location overlooking the coast above Steep Ravine Camp to Stinson

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2.23 km

Coast view spur Hill 640 trail & bunkers 🌊 Stinson overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

This short spur from Dipsea Trail leads to a great viewpoint of Stinson beach and the coast. Some graffiti-enhanced old bunkers show that this strategic viewpoint also had some defensive …

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3.11 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.

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4.47 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.17 km

817 m

446 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.16 km